Provincial Coordinator (PEI, NB, NL, NS)

About the Position

Position: Provincial Coordinator (PEI, NB, NL, NS)
Number of Positions: Four (4)
Location: The workplace is considered to be remote, but the PC must reside in the Atlantic region, preferably in the province of their role.
Remuneration: $44,370 (pro-rated to 25% or 50% full time – see application details below)
Weekly Hours: 10/20 (see application details below)
Supervision: Provincial Coordinators report to ACIC’s Membership and Operations Manager
Application deadline: August 26th
Start time: ASAP

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is a coalition of individuals, organizations, and institutions working in the Atlantic region, which are committed to achieving global sustainability in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity, and participation for all. ACIC supports its members in international cooperation and education through collective leadership, networking, information, training, and coordination, and represents their interests when dealing with government and others.

ACIC also takes a leadership role in engaging Atlantic Canadians around issues relating to international development, global sustainability, and social justice. Through our public engagement work, ACIC strives to give Atlantic Canadians the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to become active global citizens.

We currently have over 70 members, including national organizations and grassroots organizations from across the Atlantic Provinces. www.acic-caci.org.

Position Descriptions

Working closely with other provincial coordinators in the Atlantic region, Provincial Coordinators have responsibility for supporting members within their respective province, including assessing capacity building and other needs, providing networking support, developing partnerships and supporting ACIC’s programming within the province.

Application details: ACIC is currently recruiting four (4) provincial coordinators, one for each of the Atlantic provinces (NS, NB, PEI, NL) for a part-time role (10 hours/weekly) to support and engage our membership in the Atlantic region. These dynamic positions will collaborate to enhance member engagement and to support ACIC’s programming in each province.  ACIC will consider applications that combine two provinces (50% FTE).  The applicant should clearly indicate this option in their cover letter, with an explanation on how they might engage in two provinces effectively and where they currently reside.  Applicants must reside in one of the proposed provinces they include in their application.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with and among existing provincial ACIC members and partners, including Indigenous groups and youth
• Assist in identifying and approaching potential new members and developing relationships with strategic partners
• Encourage and facilitate broad-based participation in ACIC’s public engagement activities, including International Development Week (IDW) activities, ACIC trainings, youth programming, ACIC’s International Indigenous Youth Internships Program, and more.
• Organize regular member networking opportunities, such as breakfast meetings, lunch and learns, ‘Member Mingles’ or ‘Development Drinks’
• Provide logistical support for ACIC-supported capacity-building activities
• Coordinate and support provincial public events during International Development Week (annually, during the first week of February) highlighting the work of ACIC members
• Support coordination and promotion of ACIC’s annual Symposium
• Coordination of ACIC’s annual membership survey and annual membership renewals.

Provincial Coordinators will also be required to:

• Ensure activities are completed according to the intended outcomes, budget and timelines established
• Submit brief reports on activities, including documentation of good practices and lessons learned
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and biweekly PC and supervisor meetings
• Travel throughout home province and travel to other province of responsibility (costs covered by ACIC)

Qualifications

Desired Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Background/studies in international development, social sciences, environmental studies, event coordination, communications, public relations, education, or equivalent
• Knowledge of global issues, the Sustainable Development Goals and relevant organizations working within these fields in the Atlantic Region
• Track record of establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships
• Experience organizing logistics for meetings, workshops or other events
• Ability to establish professional relationships with partner groups, youth, and the general public
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Bilingual English/French is an asset 

About the Company

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC)
2099 Gottingen St
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B2

Company Contact

ACIC Hiring
hiring@acic-caci.org
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter