Coordinator, Recreation - CSJ (Fredericton NB)
CNIB Foundation, Canada

Reporting to the Program Lead, Recreation and Volunteer Engagement and receiving direction and support from the Foundation Team, this position provides support to Foundation initiatives during the 8-week Canada Summer Job term.

• You are skilled at research, planning, organizing and will provide support for the development and facilitation of foundation/recreation programs to be offered over a virtual platform.
• You can conduct research on accessibility and inclusion for recreational/social programs.
• You will assist with volunteer recruitment efforts to facilitate recreational activities.
• You will connect with community partners, stakeholders, volunteer centres, etc. to facilitate partnerships across the province.
• You will engage in communication and marketing strategies to reach a broader audience of participants and volunteers.
• You will support advocacy and public education initiatives through information sharing about accessibility and inclusion.

To be eligible for the funding associated with this position, you must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Requirements

• Excellent client relations and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized and results oriented.
• Professional, self-starter attitude.
• Desire to learn about operating in the charitable sector.
• Comfortable working with individuals with sight loss
• Experience working with volunteers, program facilitation, and program delivery using online platforms desired.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Highschool graduate preferred
• College or university student preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to work virtually: will require a good internet connection and your own computer (essential).
• 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.

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