JersVision.org is STILL hiring a new Day of Pink Coordinator

Position Title: Day of Pink Coordinator (Paid) 

Position Objective:  To manage with the planning and executing the International Day of Pink and community events at JersVision.org (including the Day of Pink Gala). Part-time (2 days a week, paid position)

Major Responsibilities:

• Create resources and tools for the Day of Pink
• Manage Day of Pink kit and button orders
• Manage coop students and volunteers
• Network with to business, union, community and political leaders
• Engage schools and youth communities in the participation of the Day of Pink
• Help organize regional events for Day of Pink
• Fundraise for youth Day of Pink projects
• Assist with developing the tool kit
• Assist with recruiting presenters
• Assist with writing media advisories and press releases
• Assist with the development of promotional materials

Competencies Required:

• Communication  
  • Effectively receives and conveys ideas and information both verbally and in writing                    

• Teamwork    
  • Understands what teamwork means.  Achieves common goals by working cooperatively with others and contributing to or developing a positive work climate                                     
  • Problem Solving     
    • Identifies problems, creates and implements new or viable  solutions to problems, situations or work processes
  • Adaptability
    • Recognizing the need for change for example by making changes to existing work processes and procedures. Working comfortably with diverse individuals and groups in a variety of situations                     
  • Planning and Organizing  
    • Plans, implements, evaluate and adjusts goals, objectives and courses of action to meet the needs of the organization
  • Resource and Fiscal Management
    • Using human, physical, and financial resources effectively and economically
  • Leadership
    • Positively influencing people and events through actions, interventions, and relationships      

Qualifications

• At least one year experience planning, organizing, and executing events
  • Familiarity with working with youth in schools
  • Familiarity with youth friendly organizations
  • Knowledge working with Microsoft Office and Google Docs
  • Bilingual (French & English) 

Salary

• Remuneration will be based on experience & skills 

Reports to

• Jeremy Dias: Director and founder of Jer’s Vision
• Loresa Novy: Manager of hepatitis C programming

Application information

• To apply, please send your resume & references to Info@JersVision.org
• The deadline for application is Sept 17, 2012
• Interviews will be conducted Sept, 20 2012 (afternoon)

Jer’s Vision is an employer that celebrates diversity and uses a social justice model to encourage values of positive space and respect.