Project Coordinator Jobs

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The Nightingale Centre in Guelph/Wellington is hiring a Project Coordinator to help us build a solid foundation as we prepare to grow our grief and wellness programs.

Position Summary:

The Project Coordinator will work with the support and direction of the Executive Director to coordinate this project from inception through to completion in accordance with identified objectives, deliverables, and timelines. A few of the key activities of the project include: environmental scans; and coordinating the development of policy, practice, and process documents, developing and scheduling education for various audiences. The position will be hybrid, working remotely the majority of the time.

Employment: 10 Month Contract

Hours: 35 hours a week

Location: Guelph/WellingtonCounty

Environment: Hybrid — Largely remote work with ability to travel/meet in Guelph once a week

About The Nightingale Centre for Grieving Children, Youth, and Families

We are The Nightingale Centre, a charity that helps and supports children, young people, and their parents/caregivers after someone important in their life dies. We have supported hundreds of young people and families to rebuild their lives around grief since 2019. Our vision is that no child or family grieves alone. We are located in the community of Guelph/Wellington.

WHAT does the position entail? Hope for healing hearts.

● A desire and passion to be part of a charity that helps build family and community wellbeing through collaboration, connection, and compassion

● A love of organizing, coordination, collaboration, and project management

● Understanding the value of honoring & sharing our story through engagement, advocacy, data & research

● A curiosity for learning and an interest in supporting the development of best practice, policy, and process

WHO are we looking for?

We are looking for passionate and motivated people to help us achieve our vision of a community where no child, young person or family grieves alone.

● Diploma/degree in not-for-profit management, business, health policy, related field or equivalent experience

● Experience managing multiple projects or responsibilities simultaneously

● Experience working with partners or in a collaborative work environment

● 1-2 years of leadership or project coordination or management experience

● Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team

● Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Demonstrated intuitive, initiative, and problem-solving skills

● Excellent organizational and time management skills

● Superior written and verbal communication skills

● Proficient with computers (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive)

● Experience with project management and the development of policy, process, and best practice an asset

● The desire to learn and grow your professional skills

● Professional and approachable

● Knowledge of, and experience with, charities and not for profits an asset

To apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. In the subject line, please include your first name, last initial and the position name (Project Coordinator). We would also ask you to make sure your saved (and attached) cover letter and resume include your name. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 3, 2023 @ 4pm.

The Nightingale Centre for Grieving Children, Youth, and Families is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.