Coordinator, Recreation Programming (Csj)

Coordinator, Recreation Programming
Full Time, Temporary (CSJ)
London, ON
CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Coordinator, Recreation Programming! Reporting to the Provincial Program Lead, Partnerships & Sports and the Program Lead, Peer, Social & Recreation Programs, the Coordinator, Recreation Programming will assist in the planning and implementation of various recreational activities for individuals with vision loss.
Your impact at CNIB

• Assist in developing, creating, implanting and evaluating inclusive recreation and sport programs for clients.
• Provides information to the residents of London and area regarding summer programming for people with vision loss.
• Research and connect with prospective community sports partners, participants and stakeholders.
• Assist in programming that is held at various community locations.
• Increases education and awareness of the CNIB Foundation (volunteer opportunities, general public awareness, advocacy) through various communication channels, including social media, and community engagement.
• Help identify obstacles to inclusive sport and work along with program lead to develop strategies for improved advocacy and awareness, for both participants and broader community.
• Administrative responsibilities in support of CNIB operations including answering calls and responding to in-person inquiries involving client service, special events and programming, as well as other general administrative duties as required.
• Assists and provides guidance for individuals participating in the CNIB Foundation's programming.

Requirements
Who you are:

• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organization skills.
• Resourceful, adaptive and self-motivated.
• Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with private information.
• Able to demonstrate mature and sensitive nature when dealing with the needs of individuals experiencing sight loss.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and relevant graphic design software.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.

Eligibility
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and

Work Environment

• Able to attend the CNIB London Community Hub in-person.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Occasional travel within the region.

Benefits
Apply now!
CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We're excited to review your application!
Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.
Closing date: May 26, 2023
About Us
Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.
Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to join us in expanding our capacity for inclusion in the broadest sense. To this end, we strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We enthusiastically invite applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience is a definite asset. CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.
At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.