Community Health Leadership Program Coordinator
About EMHC:
EMHC is a grassroots health organization run by and for 2SLGBTQ+ people in the Edmonton area. EMHC aims to create health equity for 2SLGBTQ+ communities through community and stakeholder education, community-based research, and community health advocacy.
Note: Historically, the EMHC’s programs and services have focused specifically on queer and trans guys. Recently, however, the organization has begun to explore opportunities to expand its programs and services to better serve other members of Edmonton’s queer and trans community. These efforts include an organizational rebranding, which is ongoing. We strongly encourage all folks from within the broader 2SLGBTQ+ community, including trans, non-binary, and women/fem folks to apply.
About the Role:
Description: The Community Health Leadership Program Coordinator has excellent project coordination skills, is highly organized, works well with others (especially when under pressure), and finds creative solutions to program delivery challenges. The Program Coordinator has a passion for building the capacity of 2SLGBTQ community members to gain health knowledge and become leaders in their communities. Does that sound like you? Consider applying today!
Term: May 2021-March 2022, with possibility of extension.
Salary: $50,000 annually, pro-rated + benefits.
Vacation: Three weeks’ paid vacation, pro-rated.
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week; flexible work schedule).
Location: Mix of home (especially during COVID) and in-office (downtown Edmonton).
Key responsibilities:
Lead the planning and delivery of two community health leadership programs (one focused on community-based advocacy and one focused on community-based health promotion); provide peripheral support to third program, focused on community-based research, which is led by the Research and Evaluation Coordinator.
Optimize/adapt existing program curriculum/workshops.
Supervise Community Trainees, who are previous program graduates contracted to support program planning and delivery; coordinate other EMHC volunteers where relevant.
Oversee the development and delivery of community capstone projects developed by the participants of each program at the end of curriculum delivery.
Recruit and liaise with external partners/facilitators contributing to the program.
Support project planning, budgeting, and evaluation.
Our Commitment to Equity:
EMHC is committed to a workplace where the staff, board, and volunteers, reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage individuals from often underrepresented communities to apply, including but not limited to individuals who identify as: QTBIPOC, indigenous or Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary, persons with disabilities, and people living with HIV.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
Education:
Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in any area.
Training in project management is an asset.
Experience:
1-3 years of experience coordinating community programming, preferably with 2SLGBTQ+ communities and/or other vulnerable or marginalized populations.
Experience teaching or delivering community-capacity building training.
Experience with and/or knowledge of 2SLGBTQ+ health is desired.
Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ communities and/or other vulnerable or marginalized populations.
Lived experience as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community is an asset.
Desired Skills:
Please note that candidates should be able to demonstrate a well-rounded mix of the following skills but are not expected to meet all criteria.
Project Management/Coordination
Staff/Contractor/Volunteer Supervision
Group programming/meeting facilitation skills
Workshop Development & Delivery
Writing and Knowledge Translation Skills
Community Engagement
Partnership Development/Management
Desired Competencies:
Teamwork & Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
Time Management
Well-organized
Personable
Ability to Work with Limited Supervision
How to Apply:
Submit a Cover Letter & CV to connect@ourhealthyeg.ca outlining why you are the best candidate for the position.
You may also choose to provide a sample(s) of relevant work you’ve led, such as a workshop slide deck or facilitator guide or a link to a program you developed/delivered. This is not a requirement but could increase the likelihood of your application being considered.
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 5pm MDT.
We are also hiring for the role of Knowledge Development & Exchange Coordinator (link) and Research & Evaluation Coordinator (link). If you wish to be considered for multiple roles, please list each role in your email and cover letter.
Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants will be notified by email by April 23, 2021.