Education Coordinator

This opportunity is dependent on grants which require the candidate to meet the following:

• New entrant into the work force, transitioning to a new career, or unemployed or underemployed and entering a new field
• Have not previously participated in an internship position funded by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) or Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program
• 30 years of age or younger when the position begins
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a status refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Key responsibilities:
• Plan, promote, implement and improve Sudbury Shared Harvest programs
• Represent Sudbury Shared Harvest in the community, coordinating and delivering outreach events, activities and presentations to a variety of audiences;
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers;
• Create promotional materials and maintain related social media content
• Work closely with other staff to enhance promotion, awareness and reputation of Sudbury Shared Harvest in the community;
• Conduct program-related presentations and workshops, attend community meetings
• Maintain volunteer lists; collect data and maintain accurate records; prepare reports on progress and outcomes;

Required qualifications, knowledge and experience:
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizing and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends
• Valid Ontario Drivers License (at least G2)
Not required, but additional assets include:
• Fluently bilingual
• Volunteer or employment experience working with children/youth
• Experience presenting to groups
• Food gardening, composting, seed starting and/or related knowledge/experience
• Volunteer coordination experience
• Photography, video, graphic design, and/or social media for public outreach
Please see our website for full job description.