Deadline: August 21, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Start date: September 8, 2008

Responsibilities:
From September to February, the primary responsibility of YAN’s program coordinator will be to help organize a conference in collaboration with Community Living Ontario (CLO). This weekend-long conference will be held in late January/early February. This retreat-style conference will train high school aged youth to be advocates for inclusive education particularly around differing abilities. Primary responsibilities in this capacity will be conducting outreach and recruiting participants, working closely with CLO. Providing organizational support to the following Youth Action Network projects:

• Youth Action Forum (magazine), the Resource Action Centre, Ruckus! Anti-Racism program, Creative Activism Workshops
• Expanding contacts with funders and grant agencies, to develop sustainable funding strategies for the projects mentioned above
• Reporting and maintaining accountability to funding bodies.
• Maintaining and expand contacts with diverse youths groups and youth-serving organizations across Canada to participate in various social justice and environmental projects.
• Recruiting new volunteers for projects listed above, and organize training and learning opportunities for volunteers, YAN members, and other youth.
• Attending meetings outside in evenings or weekends, with a minimum 2-hour credit towards working hours.
• Initiating and managing new events or projects as approved by the Board of Directors.
• Producing a final report on the outcomes of all projects undertaken, as well as recommendations for future projects.
• Producing an annual report of YAN’s activities in cooperation with the Board Chair
• Respond to all phone calls, emails, and other communications regarding YAN’s activities
• Provide training and support the new Programs Co-ordinator upon termination of your term at YAN

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and outreach skills
• Solid knowledge and experience working within an anti-oppression framework
• Self-directed and self-motivated
• Strong networking skills
• Experience working with youth volunteers
• Experience working with funding organizations and groups
• Knowledge of existing youth organizations, groups and networks

Asset: Experience working with issues related to individuals with differing abilities

Job Details:
Part-time: 20 hours per week
Flexible hours (evenings, weekends)
$12.00/hour plus monthly benefits
Paid 2 week vacation
12 month contract with possibility of renewal
Youth Action Network is an equitable opportunity employer and we welcome applications from equity-seeking individuals.

Please email cover letter and resume to: hiring@youthactionnetwork.org

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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Youth Action Network (YAN) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to motivating and empowering youth to become more informed and actively involved in moving towards a more just and sustainable society. We strongly believe in the ability of youth to affect change in the world.

YAN is currently inviting interested youth, 26 and under, to join our Board of Directors. YAN is a fully youth-for-youth organization and the Board of Directors plays an integral role in the running of the organization and its projects. Among the responsibilities of Directors are attending monthly meetings, actively participating in decision-making and representing YAN. No experience is necessary - just a desire and willingness to meet and work with great people and to make change in our communities! Specific director positions that need to be filled include funding, financial management, communications, and volunteer coordination, but there are many other ways to contribute! Training is provided.

Check out our website for more information about YAN, our mandate and projects. To apply, please fill out the attached application form and send to Tia at tia@youthactionnetwork.org. You can also contact Tia if you would like more information about being a Board member.