SASC Ottawa is looking for a Public Education Coordinator! Do you have a passion for supporting survivors in your community Send your resume to admin@sascottawa.com by January 7th 2025 at 5:00pm
Public Education Coordinator(One year Contract)
Summary and Job Description
About the Centre
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa is a non-profit organization providing survivor directed services to survivors of sexual violence. We believe that a community free of sexual and gender -based violence is possible and we are committed to doing our part to build it. We serve the Ottawa area.
Position Summary
Within a 35 hour work week, the person in this position will have primary responsibility for Public education, training, volunteer recruitment, outreach and partnerships and Media engagement, related to the services that SASC Ottawa offers.
They will also provide peer support services and participate in the general household responsibilities, shared by all staff members.
The person in this position will report directly to the Executive Director with respect to all aspects of their employment and collaborate with the staff team in carrying out the Centre’s annual priorities.
Detailed duties are outlined in the position job description.
Essential qualifications
It is essential that the person in this position have completed or complete the first available SASC Ottawa volunteer training and have experience with the VAW/GBV sector, public speaking and delivering presentations; Computer and Social media literacy; Excellent verbal and written communication.
Also essential are; successful completion of a vulnerable sector check and the completion of a post secondary diploma OR a minimum of two years of experience providing public education and community outreach services; knowledge and understanding of the issues facing survivors of sexual violence and gender-based violence; ability to work independently and as part of a team; AR/AO understanding.
Assets
Experience working with social and main stream media, providing feminist peer support, understanding of survivor directed feminist perspectives, Group facilitation skills and experience and a Degree or Diploma in a related field.
Compensation
The compensation ranges from a biweekly gross salary of $1960.00 to $2096.50; depending on experience.
Summary of Responsibilities
This position is a contract position, requiring availability, from January 27th 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) to January 31st, 2026.
Public Education
- Provide effective education and awareness regarding sexual assault and abuse to the community at large, including local primary and secondary schools, colleges, police detachments and other local community agencies
- Maintain and update all related education material as required
- Public speaking at annual events including Take Back the Night, December 6th vigil and International Women’s Day
- Committee work
- Deliver volunteer training as required
Media
- Promote, represent and publicize the Organization, our programs and services in media spaces.
- Maintain and update SACQD’s social media accounts and website
- Maintain and update the organizational publications and brochures related to gender-based violence and violence against women
Outreach and Community partnerships
- Represent SASC Ottawa in organizing committees for community events such as Take Back the Night, December 6th, International Women’s Day, vigils, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and other relevant staple events.
- Participate in and promote fundraising activities
- Outreach to the communities prioritized annually with direction from the Executive Director.
Support Work:
- Individual support.
- Support line.
- Group.
- Advocacy and accompaniment.
Administrative responsibilities
- Quarterly Statistics Reports and Quarterly Staff Reports.
- Quarterly Progress Reports (grant related)
- Prepare a detailed Q4 final report at the end of this contract.
- Coordinate the production of the organization’s public documents, such as pamphlets, business cards, envelopes, letterhead, videos, etc.
General household Responsibilities
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- Day to day household chores shared with other staff
- Bi -weekly staff meetings
- Monthly support work meetings
- Other responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director
This position contemplates a minimum of three days a week, in-person work.
SASC Ottawa is an intersectional feminist organization. We strive to reflect the diversity in our community. We therefore encourage all who represent the diversity in our community to apply.
Applications will be accepted until January 7th, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
We thank all those who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview
Please address your Resume and cover letter to the Executive Director at admin@sascottawa.com by January 7th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
