Equity Stream Project Coordinator

Role Overview

• Conduct comprehensive scans and mapping of grassroots organizations, focusing on equity-deserving populations in the Atlantic provinces.
• Identify and assess organizational and service delivery assets, documenting gaps and needs.
• Work with stakeholders to define consistent methodologies.
• Use desk reviews and interviews to establish connections with grassroots organizations.
• Compile findings into a stocktaking report, summarizing mapping results and organizational capacities, published in French and English.
• Contribute to creating online mapping tools for NBMC’s and ARAISA’s websites to maintain engagement with grassroots organizations.
• Collaborate on Tours with the Director of Membership and Intersectionality Initiatives and the member engagement team on two annual membership tours.
• Actively engage with ethnocultural and BIPOC member organizations to foster relationships and address needs.
• Assist in recruiting representatives from equity-deserving organizations, prioritizing NBMC's members.
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate quarterly online meetings and an in-person gathering in Year 1.
• Create and distribute meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.
• Collaborate with the ARAISA Manager to shape the call for proposals.
• Keep ongoing communication with advisory group members to gather insights, track progress, and address concerns.
• Deliver two online webinars (one in English and one in French) in Year 1 to introduce and validate assessment tools with grassroots organizations.
• Use feedback from webinars to ensure tools are practical, relevant, and aligned with project goals.
• Coordinate the online launch and dissemination of validated assessment tools, ensuring they are accessible and visible to all stakeholders.
• Implement the auto-assessment process as a prerequisite for organizations applying to the Call for Proposals (CFP), enhancing alignment with project goals.
• Assist grassroots organizations in using assessment tools to identify strengths and address capacity gaps.
• Maintain ongoing communication with organizations to ensure tool effectiveness and alignment with project objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in conducting environmental scans and mapping of organizations is required.
• Strong understanding of equity-deserving populations and grassroots organizations.
• Degree in Social Sciences, Business / Administration, Research Studies or related studies a strong asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in French and English required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail is required.
• Must be exceptionally organized and be flexible, resourceful, outgoing and prepared to take on new tasks.
• Can demonstrate initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and research tools and methodology is an asset.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package, including benefits & pension plan (Health, EAP, RRSP, etc.)
• Opportunities for career growth
• In-house training and professional development opportunities
• Cross training opportunities across projects/departments
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Wellness credit