Coordinator, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media! Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team – and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch the lives of 30 million of Canadians every month!

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As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are working from home, and are equipped to do so safely and efficiently.

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity!

Coordinator, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Are you excited to create opportunities for children and youth facing barriers in sport? Are you ready to join an award-winning team of innovators, creators and dreamers? If you answered yes, we are looking for someone like you!

Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, uses the power of baseball to create positive social change in communities across Canada. Are you interested in working for an award-winning organization committed to levelling the playing field for kids facing barriers across Canada? Join our team of passionate and dedicated staff working directly with community partners throughout the country to deliver our best-in-class programming. Step up to the plate and apply to join the Jays Care team today!

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator, Jays Care Programs

Coordinators on the Jays Care Programs team are tasked with supporting a wide range of projects that are all designed to help level the playing field. Our work enables us to work with and support communities facing a wide range of barriers including, but not limited to poverty, food insecurity, inaccessibility, ableism, racism, sexism, and homophobia. Every project we devote time, funding and energy to has been well-researched, informed by our wide range of advisors, and is designed specifically to break down barriers and fortify strengths for children and youth.

To find out more about any of these programs, please check out our website www.jayscare.com

Type of role 1 year contract

Reporting to Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Responsibilities

• Support data quality efforts by performing high-quality data entry and data management, e.g. supporting data management of large national programs such as Affiliate School Program, Community Partner Programs.
• Maintain awareness of best practices pertaining to program development and community-based research and evaluation.
• Data Collection, Monitoring & Analysis
• Travel & Additional Opportunities
• Support the creation of monitoring and evaluation tools, including program assessments, surveys, interview guides and other data gathering methods.
• Research & Learning
• Conduct on-going research on key areas, tools, and methods for evaluation related to areas of interest of the foundation.
• Participate in data collection activities including administration of surveys, interviews, observations, focus groups and other methods.
• Travel on as needed basis to support programming or perform program interviews & assessment.
• Support in the communication and dissemination of monitoring and evaluation best practices, key findings and lessons learned across the Jays Care team.
• Update research database on a as needs basis with new studies that supports and/or challenges the work of the programs team.
• Aid in the interpretation of quantitative and qualitative results and in the presentation of results.
• Regularly monitor data quality standards. This includes providing regular feedback and support on data verification, data entry and data quality issues to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager.

In addition to the aforementioned training roles and responsibilities, Coordinators on the Jays Care team are expected to be highly driven, have a phenomenal work ethic and be excited to work both independently as well as in a team. In an average year, Coordinators tend to work on 3-5 major projects applying the following skills on a regular basis

Jays Care Program Coordinators are highly skilled at, or willing to be coached on, the following

RECEIVING/
DELIVERING FEEDBACK

• Utilizing feedback and building it in to their development and goals
• Actively scheduling opportunities for debriefing, discussion and feedback
• Using a standardized format for providing constructive feedback to others
• Seeing conflict as an opportunity for transformation and growth

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Helping stakeholders feel seen, heard and cared for
• Oral and written communication
• Responding to challenges and issues with a sense of calm and accountability
• Consistently demonstrating drive, dedication, capacity, reliability and care
• Solving problems with optimism and creativity

POSSIBILITY THINKING

• Developing big and bold thoughts and setting lofty goals
• Thinking critically about their work and impact
• Innovating to enhance outcomes
• Working to constantly work smarter and more efficiently

TEAM PLAYERS

• Respecting team norms and values and work to uphold them
• Taking the initiative to build team culture
• Building and maintaining relationships with TBJ, Rogers and community partners
• Practicing inclusive language and behaviour

USING BASEBALL FOR DEVELOPMENT

• Adapting activities to focus on a range of outcomes
• Demonstrating high confidence with the rules, terminology and fundamentals of baseball/softball
• Adapting baseball drills and skills for a wide range of variations
• Coaching baseball fundamentals

Desired Education/Experience

• Good demonstration of problem-solving skills and ability to work in a group.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation or research methodologies.
• Competency in Excel, PowerPoint, and different online communication platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational, planning, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Experience with data collection (e.g., survey creation and administration, key informant interviews, focus groups, etc.).
• Willingness to work outside of regular 9-5 schedule.
• Bachelor’s Degree with recent related experience in applied research and evaluation, preferably in an academic or Not-for-Profit environment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience conducting community-based research and evaluation projects. This includes experience with research project development, data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation. Candidates with strong skills in qualitative and quantitative methodologies are preferred.
• Knowledge in community-based research and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of evaluation theory and practice.
• Fluency in French is an asset.
• Strong skills in qualitative data methodology and analysis.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong attention to details when planning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional ability to support multiple projects at once
• Highly motivated and committed to program success, willing to be flexible
• A creative and innovative forward-thinker
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong inter-personal skills

Jays Care is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
So, are you ready to make a real difference in the life of a kid? Apply today with a resume and cover letter.
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Schedule Full time
Shift Day
Length of Contract 12 Months
Work Location 1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function Project Management & Coordination
Requisition ID 283587
Posting Notes Rogers Sports & Media