The FOLD Foundation, a charitable organization based in Brampton, Ontario, is hiring for the full-time position of PROGRAM COORDINATOR.
Reporting to the Executive Director for the FOLD Foundation, the Program Coordinator will oversee the programming, planning and execution of all adult (16+) programming including the annual Festival of Literary Diversity and FOLD Academy as well as the promotion, development and curation of year-round adult programming.
A link to the application form is provided at the bottom of the job posting.
Deadline: Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 11:59pm ET
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Soliciting publicists for the curation and selection of authors for FOLD and any adult programming in consultation with the Executive Director and the FOLD team
- Leading and coordinating FOLD Planning and Advisory Team meetings and any special adult programming committees
- Managing outreach and relationship building with community organizations and educators regarding FOLD adult programming
- Creating online planning and scheduling systems for FOLD and FOLD Academy
- Updating financial and statistical reporting following FOLD and FOLD Academy
- Overseeing and/or executing FOLD social media accounts and FOLD newsletter
- Managing web content for FOLD and FOLD Academy
- Budget development and tracking for FOLD in consultation with Executive Director
- Creating, producing and overseeing virtual and in-person adult programming activities for FOLD and year-round
- Providing support to the Executive Director in administrative duties, as directed
- Writing a detailed festival post-mortem report in a timely fashion following the festival
- Ability to work remotely most of the year, with the ability and willingness to be in Brampton as needed on a weekly basis
- Ability to attend networking opportunities in Brampton as well as pre-festival and festival events throughout the GTA
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years experience working in education, publishing, or arts administration
- Demonstrated expertise in event management and event production
- Experience creating and managing a complex budget
- Interest and knowledge in Canadian Literature
- Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and diplomacy
- Ability to handle vulnerable populations with excellence and empathy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience gathering stats and organizing reports for a not-for-profit organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Ability to regularly be in Brampton for meetings, events and other work-related responsibilities
- Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset
- Lived experience as a member of marginalized community is considered an asset (this includes BIPOC, Disabled, non-binary and Queer applicants as well as applicants from marginalized faith-based communities)
SALARY
- $50,000/year
ACCESSIBILITY
This role involves working remotely most of the year. In-person meetings and all in-person team events are held in wheelchair accessible spaces. Disabled applicants using mobility devices who meet the qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE FOLD FOUNDATION
By providing unique opportunities that center underrepresented storytellers – emerging and established – the FOLD Foundation has transformed Canada’s literary scene and continues to have an impact on programming around the world by providing a place where authors from marginalized communities speak as experts not only in the identities that impact their everyday lives, but as experts in the craft of writing.
Through social media, online activities, and in-person events hosted in one of Canada’s largest and most under-served communities, the FOLD continues to elevate incredible voices and challenge the systems that limit opportunities for underrepresented storytellers.
For more information: www.thefoldcanada.org
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The FOLD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights’ Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the process, please contact the Executive Director.
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