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Accountable to: Executive Director, SCIC

Hours of work: 100% or full time (35 hours/week)

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3012, In-scope

Location: SCIC Office, Regina

Remuneration: Starting at $32.82/hr (Program Officer Pay Scale)

Passionate about international cooperation and youth?

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) builds momentum towards a just, equitable, and sustainable world by enhancing the capacity of our members, educating and inspiring the public to take action, and creating connections among those we serve. Our future success is founded on an over 50-year history of focusing on our mission, our values, and making a difference in the world.

The Position

We seek a passionate & visionary Youth Coordinator, who leads our youth programming and engages youth between the ages of 18 - 35 of diverse backgrounds in Saskatchewan. You will attract, inspire and engage youth for leadership and educational programs both in-person and online.

This job description outlines the general areas of responsibility and ongoing tasks associated with this position. Specific tasks and priorities may be assigned or modified by management through program and work planning.

Youth Program Duties:

• Coordinate Youth Leadership programming including Generating Momentum Leadership Camp, Youth Advisory Council, and virtual opportunities;
• Foster collaborative programming partnerships (Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG), Open Door Society, NextUp Saskatchewan, and so on!);
• Work with partners to provide impactful youth leadership training and engagement opportunities across Saskatchewan;
• Ensure SCIC’s development principles, values, and crosscutting themes (gender equality, human rights, environmental sustainability and innovation) are integrated into the Councils’ Youth Programming activities;
• Liaise and support member based university campus groups;
• Foster and support opportunities for youth with member organizations.

Other Duties:

• Ensure appropriate quantitative and qualitative evaluation data is collected on all youth programs and events;
• Work within budget and deliverable guidelines as outlined by funding agreements and as directed by the Executive Director;
• Participate in staff meetings and program planning as required;
• Complete regular work planning and reports as required;
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor degree plus 2-3 years of professional youth program design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; including proficiency with Microsoft Suite;
• Demonstrated understanding of global to local connection, youth empowerment, intersectionality and solidarity education;
• Experience working within a variety of cultural environments considered an asset;
• Excellent organizational skills and experience with program planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including Results Based Management;
• Ability to be flexible and to work in relatively unstructured situations;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with multiple deadlines;
• Experience or proven interest in international cooperation, non-profit, humanitarian and/or education sector(s);
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team.

How to Apply:

To express your interest, please apply with your resume and cover letter to HR@saskcic.org. Position is open until filled.

SCIC especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Thank you for your interest in the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation!