Objective:

Work closely with Education Manager to market, promote and deliver province-wide leadership development program for youth ages 14-18.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Aid in development and review of program curriculum
• Organize logistics for Co-operative Young Leaders Program (CYL), including registration, preparation of program materials, co-ordination of volunteers, organization of cameos and field trips, etc.
• Communicate with sponsors, parents, facilitators, and participants
• Organize, attend, and facilitate a 3 day facilitator training session
• Facilitate, deliver, and guide one to two weeklong CYL sessions with a team of other facilitators
• Actively encourage and recruit participants with diverse cultural backgrounds to the CYL Program
• Research and investigate youth programs and websites for the purpose of information dissemination to On Co-op Members

Qualifications Required:

• Superior attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Good listening, organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Superior time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledgeable in various teaching/learning techniques
• Good understanding of risk management

Additional Requirements:

• Must have own vehicle and possess a valid driver's licence
• Work schedule is 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday, but candidate must be willing to work a few weekends and evenings as required.
• A criminal record check must be completed prior to start of position.
• First aid and CPR certification must be obtained by June 26th.

Interested individuals can forward their resumes to the Ontario Co-operative Association, referencing the job
title, to: Kerr Smith, Youth Programs and Education Manager, ksmith@ontario.coop, or by mail or fax to

Ontario Co-operative Association,
450 Speedvale Avenue West, Suite 101,
Guelph, ON, NH1 7Y6
Phone: (519) 763-8271
Fax: (519) 763-7239
www.ontario.coop

Length of Position:

Early May - Late August (Summer Employment Contract)

Rate of Pay:

TBD

Application Deadline:

4:00pm, Wednesday, March, 18th, 2010.