'Youth Action Now' Project Co-ordinator

Based out of Saskatoon, the ‘Youth Action Now’ Project Co-ordinator (PC) is responsible for the overall co-ordination of the Youth Action Now project and other duties necessary to meet project objectives. The PC will report directly to the UCC-SPC Executive Director.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Overall co-ordination of the Youth Action Now project; Chair of executive committee
• Manage project budgeting and finances, reporting to UCC-SPC Executive Director
• Assist in identifying of youth facilitators, participating schools and cultural/youth groups
• Responsible for overall co-ordination of project gathering in Regina in spring 2005
• Co-ordinate Train-the-Trainer program
• Develop and implement project marketing plan
• Responsible for completion of project reports as may be required by project funders
• Provide monthly progress reports to Executive Committee
• Develop project policy, procedures, guidelines and monitor results with Executive Committee
• Act as YAN spokesperson

SKILLS, TRAINING, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with and/or understanding youth, multicultural and diversity issues
• Ability to work with Microsoft Windows XP OS, MS Office applications
• Experience with project management
• Experience with budgeting and financial management
• Media relations experience
• Strong communication skills (oral, written)
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Valid driver’s licence / own vehicle

SALARY - Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE –26 January 04 EXPECTED START DATE – 02 February 04

'Youth Action Now' Youth Forum Co-ordinator

The ‘Youth Action Now’ Youth Forum Co-ordinator (YFC) is responsible for the co-ordination of the Youth Action Now youth forums and other duties necessary to meet project objectives. The YFC will report to the Project Co-ordinator and Executive Committee.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Co-ordination of the YAN youth forums; sit as member of executive committee
• Manage project budgeting related to youth forums
• Identify youth facilitators, participating schools and cultural/youth groups
• Assist with and participate in Train-the-Trainer program
• Participate in Youth Advisory Council, assist with organising YAC meetings
• Provide monthly progress reports to Executive Committee
• Assist in developing project policy and procedures, guidelines and monitoring results

SKILLS, TRAINING, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills (oral, written)
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to work with Microsoft Windows XP OS, MS Office applications
• Experience with project management
• Media relations experience
• Facilitation experience
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Understanding of multiculturalism and diversity issues
• Valid driver’s licence / own vehicle

SALARY - Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE –26 January 04 EXPECTED START DATE –02 February 04