Education Specialist

The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) is a coalition of Manitoba-based organizations involved in international development. MCIC’s mission is to support, connect and amplify the work of its members and partners. We directly engage and collaborate with Manitobans for global sustainability by:

• Supporting connections and capacity development in members and partners for greater impact
• Engaging the public to be active global citizens
• Supporting international cooperation through funding
• Maintaining and strengthening organizational wellness

Job Profile

The Education Specialist is part of the INSPIRE Team at MCIC, which engages directly with Manitobans about international cooperation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality. This position is part of a team engaging Manitoba youth, mainly middle and high school students, to be active global citizens. This position is primarily responsible for MCIC’s classroom workshops and conferences for Manitoba students, professional development sessions for Manitoba educators, engagement with youth and promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals. The candidate assuming this position will regularly engage with students directly in Manitoba schools and will therefore be required to follow all health and safety protocols required by Manitoba schools.

This position will report to the Director of Engagement and Learning. This is a full-time position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and will require travel, including occasional evening and weekend work. MCIC currently has a hybrid workplace where staff work in the office downtown but also remotely as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Post-secondary degree in Education or International Development Studies, or related training and/or experience in an education field
• Experience working with youth in an educational setting
• Knowledge of international development and the intersectionality of the SDGs with gender equality
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
• Experience in developing and delivering workshops using non-formal and participatory learning
• Demonstrated or proven public speaking and facilitation skills, including virtual facilitation
• Familiarity with Manitoba curriculum
• Proven relationship-building and partnering skills
• Commitment to MCIC’s Development Principles, including an understanding of a human rights-based approach to development
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in word-processing, email and spreadsheet and database management software (including Microsoft Office)
• Cross-cultural understanding and gender sensitivity
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check or willing to get one.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ideal candidate will be fluent in English and French
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Experience working or volunteering with an international cooperation organization
• Experience living and/or working internationally
• Event planning experience
• Fluency in French

Primary Responsibilities

Program Development & Delivery

• Develop and nurture relationships with Manitoba schools and educators
• Plan and deliver youth programming in schools and other venues (both in-person and virtual), including Generating Momentum conferences throughout the province
• Plan and deliver educator professional development sessions about international cooperation, global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on gender equality
• Develop creative and interactive educational resources (games, classroom activities, workshops) about international development, global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on gender equality
• Prepare content for monthly educator newsletter and Take Action Manitoba blog
• Coordinate special events, including International Development Week programming
• Coordinate MCIC’s annual Global Citizenship Awards for students and educators and other opportunities for youth recognition, including Voices for Change.

Measurement and Evaluation

• Assist in appropriate follow-up with programming participants
• Track and report on participant engagement, evaluation and feedback

MCIC Team Support

• Assist with other team projects as needed
• Provide content for MCIC resources such as newsletters, posters, website, social media

Other duties as assigned

Position: 37.5 hours per week, open to part-time temporarily and moving to full-time by Spring of 2025

Application Deadline: January 15th, 2025, or until filled

Start Date: February 1st, 2025, with some flexibility

MCIC is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. We value diversity in the workplace and believe our work is stronger when it benefits from the experience and knowledge of a diverse team. Applications are encouraged from all candidates, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people of various sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, racialized people, and others who can contribute to the diversity of our team and our work, and who share our mission. We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please indicate this in your application.

Please submit cover letter and resume by email by January 15th, 2025.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $54,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person