Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator
Job Summary
The Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator responsible for the facilitation and delivery of the self-employment program and employment programming at Operation Grow and ensure the coordination of the rental spaces. Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator will ensure the effective implementation of project Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator and Apprenticeship Lead will work collaboratively with community stakeholders and will ensure project initiatives reflect a harm reduction, intersectional feminist and anti-oppression frameworks.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
SERVICE DELIVERY:
- Provide leadership and coordination in delivering the goals and initiatives that have been identified for the self-employment Program, including
- Acting as the primary point-of-contact for program participants
- Carrying out outreach and intake responsibilities to engage program participants
- Ensuring the effective delivery of program sessions, including the engagement of mentors and advisors to support the program sessions
- Promote the program to potential participants, advisors, and mentors through marketing and outreach channels
- Ensure all project initiatives and activities reflect an intersectional feminist framework and uphold the values and philosophy of Huronia Transition Homes
- Facilitation of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework tools, including the completion of asset mapping with members
- Implement strategies to maintain ongoing engagement with program graduates through an Alumni Program, fostering continued participation and connection to Operation Grow.
- Engage local female entrepreneurs to support and strengthen skills of OG graduates through mentorship.
- Coordinate and support the use and programming of co-working space to enhance member engagement and business development opportunities
- Facilitate and deliver Part 1 and Part 2 of the entrepreneurship program, ensuring continuity and progression of participant learning
- Develop, coordinate and sustain a structured mentorship program to support participants and graduates in their business and self-employment pathways
- Support participants and graduates to identify, apply for and access business development opportunities, funding streams and grants
- Plan, organize and implement up to four (4) Maker’s Markets annually to promote participant businesses and community engagement
- Provide individualized and group-based support to participants in preparing for job interviews, including skill-building and confidence development
- Develop and deliver workshops focused on business development and self-employment skills
- Develop and deliver workshops focused on job-readiness skills, including interview prep, resume building and job search.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of an online platform or website to showcase and promote Operation Grow graduates’ products
- Track and monitor businesses developed through the program, including progress, sustainability and outcomes
- Support harm reduction programming on-site as needed.
GUEST SPEAKERS, ADVISOR AND MENTOR COLLABORATION
- Oversee the engagement of advisors and guest facilitators to lead program sessions when appropriate
- Engage individual and business collaborators/partners
PROJECT EVALUATION AND REPORTING
- Identify and report on measurable project performance indicators and outcomes to the Program Supervisor
- Ensure compliance with project funding requirements and assist with preparing reports to program funders
- Report on program outcomes and impact to community stakeholders
- Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing budget variances; initiating corrective actions
TEAM AND AGENCY PARTICIPATION
- Active participation in staff and agency meetings
- Work collaboratively as a team member in the identification, development and recommendations of changes for improved service delivery
- Work collaboratively with management, staff and volunteers to ensure effective support and service provision
- Promote a healthy and respectful workplace
- Participate in applicable training, supervision and team meetings
- Practice open, direct, respectful communication
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Abide by all policies, procedures, rules and regulations of HURONIA TRANSITION HOMES
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant post-secondary education
- 3 – 5 years relevant work experience
- Knowledge of the issues and complexities of the impact of violence against women
- Strong counselling and assessment skills
- Self-employment and/or entrepreneurship experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent community and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, ant-oppression, violence against women, harm reduction, food sovereignty and poverty reduction
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse staff, volunteers and clients and an understanding of marginalized and diverse communities
- An understanding of the new business supports in Simcoe County
- Previous project management/project coordination experience
- Previous experience working collaboratively with multiple community partners
- Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate work plans
- Proven ability to lead and work with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience preparing and tracking budgets
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Teamwork:
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the organization; demonstrate the ability to cooperate in achieving organizational goals and work objectives; share information and communicate effectively with team members; use effective conflict resolution skills.
Program Delivery:
- Able to understand the program needs of Operation Grow members and the ability to effectively meet complex needs. Communicate effectively with OG members.
Service Delivery:
- Recognize, meet, and effectively communicate regarding the unique service needs of individual women and children in service; role model and mentor others to develop the ability to apply a woman-centred approach to service delivery which demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s mission, beliefs and aims, anti-racist/anti-oppression/harm reduction framework.
Policy, Procedure and Process Adherence:
- Thoroughly understand and apply appropriate organizational and operational policies, principles, procedures, methodologies, rules, guidelines and interpretations in all aspects of daily work.
Judgment/Decision Making:
- Demonstrate ability to analyze relevant information and evaluate alternate courses of action within scope of position; anticipate consequences and assume responsibility for actions taken.
Adaptability/Innovation:
- Demonstrate initiative to respond effectively to challenges and responsibilities; demonstrate flexibility when considering concepts, ideas and work practice; able to initiate new ideas and recommend innovative methods, processes and strategies.
Listening, Understanding and Responding
- Demonstrate the ability to practice active listening; to understand scenarios as they occur, and to respond appropriately when interacting with individuals and groups; liaise effectively and respectfully with team, supervisors, co-workers, service users and the general public.
Achieving Results:
- Able to achieve or surpass identified goals with appropriate use of supervision; consistently produce quality work by establishing priorities, implementing, monitoring and adjusting in order to meet objective and deadlines.
Technological Competence:
- Appropriately and efficiently use office equipment; use technology with fluency and ease; resolve routine problems without assistance; learn new technologies quickly and adapt to change easily; comply with computer and equipment use policy.
Intersectional Feminist Analysis:
- Provide all services and supports using an intersectional feminist approach which recognizes that social norms are set by the dominant social groups, and work towards dismantling those norms; recognize women’s individual and unique social locations and experiences of oppression; understand identities of gender, sex, sexual orientation, class, race, ethnicity, religion or spirituality, immigration status, and ability; understand the complexity of these identities, and connect these social locations to the multi-layered experiences of power, privilege and oppression, and how various social norms give or diminish power; Understand how oppression contributes to systemic injustice and social inequality; demonstrate a strong understanding of all forms of gender-based violence; demonstrate a commitment to continuing education as it relates to feminism and violence against women.
Work Within a Harm Reduction Philosophy:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles as an evidence-based framework; understand use, effects and impacts of substances and able to communicate both practical and functional aspects of harm reduction practices to the women we serve; meet women “where they are at” with a non-judgmental approach; demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning in regards to trends, strategies, legislation etc.
In keeping with our commitment to represent all our communities, Indigenous women, francophone women, queer-identified and racialized women are especially encouraged to apply.
AI disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools at any stage of the candidate screening, evaluation, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Vacancy status: This is a new position in the organization.
Compensation: $54,991.88 (year)
Please submit your up-to-date resumé, as well as a cover letter highlighting your experience, to:
Veronica Pena
P.O. Box 54
Midland, ON L4R 4K6
Fax: 705-526-0343