Project Coordinator, Vision Mate
CNIB Foundation, Canada

Part Time, Contract (1 year)

Toronto, ON (Home Based)

Reports to: Director, Community Engagement amp; Inclusion

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Project Coordinator, Vision Mate who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

• Oversee the strategy and implementation of the Scaling Up CNIB Vision Mate Services for Seniors with Sight Loss Project and works closely with the Volunteer Engagement team and Vision Mate Program Leads across the country to ensure the project goals are met.
• In collaboration with Volunteer Engagement team, and the Vision Mate Leads across the country, ensure appropriate entry and capture of data in Salesforces, and represent that data as required internally, and in all quarterly and annual reporting cycles for the Scaling Up CNIB Vision Mate Services for Seniors with Sight Loss Project.
• Support consistent team tracking and reporting to enable quantitative and qualitative deliverables and reporting criteria.
• Support marketing strategies that engage Vision Mate Volunteers and attract new participants.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and stewardship of Vision Mate Volunteers across the country.
• Leads the administrative task related to the Scaling Up CNIB Vision Mate Services for Seniors with Sight Loss Project. Including track expenses for volunteers and Program Leads, relation with vendors.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in ensuring appropriate processes for data gathering and compilation for complex quantitative and qualitative reports.
• Strong experience in project management, stakeholder relations, cross-sector collaboration and project communications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support projects, coordinate and manage people respectfully, and use of methods that create accessibility and inclusion.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, training and supervision of staff, students and/or volunteers.
• At minimum, a working knowledge of Salesforce CRM database.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and superior interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation.
• Portrays the appropriate professional image.
• Excellent relationship/team builder and networking skills with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to work to concurrent and/or conflicting deadlines.
• Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, strategic and flexible.
• Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature when dealing with the needs of persons living with vision loss.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: March 11, 2024

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