Coordinator, Recreation Programming (CSJ)

Coordinator, Recreation Programming

Full Time, Temporary (CSJ)

London, ON

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Coordinator, Recreation Programming! Reporting to the Provincial Program Lead, Partnerships & Sports and the Program Lead, Peer, Social & Recreation Programs, the Coordinator, Recreation Programming will assist in the planning and implementation of various recreational activities for individuals with vision loss.

Your impact at CNIB

• Provides information to the residents of London and area regarding summer programming for people with vision loss.
• Assists and provides guidance for individuals participating in the CNIB Foundation's programming.
• Administrative responsibilities in support of CNIB operations including answering calls and responding to in-person inquiries involving client service, special events and programming, as well as other general administrative duties as required.
• Increases education and awareness of the CNIB Foundation (volunteer opportunities, general public awareness, advocacy) through various communication channels, including social media, and community engagement.
• Assist in developing, creating, implanting and evaluating inclusive recreation and sport programs for clients.
• Research and connect with prospective community sports partners, participants and stakeholders.
• Assist in programming that is held at various community locations.
• Help identify obstacles to inclusive sport and work along with program lead to develop strategies for improved advocacy and awareness, for both participants and broader community.

Requirements

Who you are:

• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with private information.
• Able to demonstrate mature and sensitive nature when dealing with the needs of individuals experiencing sight loss.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Resourceful, adaptive and self-motivated.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and relevant graphic design software.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
• Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Work Environment

• Able to attend the CNIB London Community Hub in-person.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Occasional travel within the region.

Benefits

Apply now!

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We're excited to review your application!

Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Closing date: May 26, 2023

About us

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diver