Program Coordinator

Part of the Natural Curiosity team at the University of Toronto, the Program Coordinator supports the introduction, implementation, and use of Natural Curiosity and inquiry-based teaching with an Indigenous lens in schools and across the province and country.

Summary

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Natural Curiosity team at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School, University of Toronto in the position ofProgram Coordinator.TheNatural Curiosity Coordinator’s primary focus will be to support the Environmental Education Program Director at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School. At this time, our small collaborative team is looking for a Coordinator who can provide support to our outreach, partnerships, communications and professional learning strategies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Support of the Natural Curiosity Program :

Taking on delegated administrative and creative tasks to support the Program Director on a weekly basis which include but are not limited to :

• Writing emails and letters
• Writing and editing promotional content, social media, etc.
• Researching best practices
• Assisting with donor stewardship activities such as the annual report, fundraising and board meetings
• Coordinating annual contests and award submissions
• Assisting with creating and executing presentations
• Conference and workshop planning

Maintain Online Communications and Marketing :

Oversee, plan, synthesize, and design our monthly newsletter,Making the Shift :

Support Professional Learning Opportunities :

Experience and Competencies desired :

Working Conditions :

This position is usually based out of the JICS Lab School in Toronto. However, due to pandemic limitations this position will be primarily remote, and on-site as needed.

Additional Benefits :

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute the further diversification of ideas. All candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply :

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a complete application including : a CV and a cover letter in one file addressing the above requirements to naturalcuriosity@utoronto.ca by August 10, 2022 .This position will begin on September 6th, 2022, and end on June 30, 2023.

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