Openings – Fora

Apply by 7th Jan 24

Fora Launched in 2009, and operating as G(irls)20 from 2009 – 2021, Fora: Network for Change has been delivering programs and opportunities for young changemakers experiencing gender-based discrimination and working to make decision-making spaces more inclusive and equitable. Through renowned leadership, advocacy, and community-building programs, we help gender-marginalized youth gain new skills, confidence, networks, and opportunities to build gender equity movements, advance in their careers, and change the status quo. Learn
more at https://www.foranetwork.org.

1. Program Coordinator, Rise on Boards

Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract type: One year full-time, with possibility of contract renewal
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Applications open: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Closing date: The deadline for applications to be submitted is Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 11:59pm EST
Salary: $44,000 CAD + $50/month mobile stipend + $40/month internet stipend (as this position is funded by a restricted grant, the salary is fixed)
Benefits: Health & Dental Benefits provided after 3 months’ probation.
Vacation: Four weeks (20 days) paid vacation per calendar year, prorated for part years.

Application method:
Application form (includes three (3) questions) and resumé. Please note that we are not asking for cover letters.

All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada and available for occasional travel domestically and internationally. Candidates must be available for occasional evenings and weekends. Lieu time off is provided for time worked outside of business hours.

Working at Fora
We are a collaborative team committed to creating opportunities for young women and gender-marginalized young leaders to get a seat at decision-making tables and have their voices heard, whether it be in business, politics, or social change. We provide high quality programming and work closely with program alums to constantly improve program design. As an organization, we are working toward making stronger connections to an intersectional and 2SLGBTQIA+ feminist movement and evolve our programming and staffing in this direction. Fora has an all-hands-on-deck attitude and there is no task too big or too small that staff may
do. We work hard and have fun! This is an exciting time to join a growing organization, with the ability to have your own imprint on the future of the organization.

Fora is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates from Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomer, refugee, and other underserved communities are encouraged to self-identify in your application. To learn more about Fora’s continued learning and commitment to equity, please see our 2020 Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Equity Report. As a result of COVID-19, Fora employees are currently working from home. We offer flexible hours and recognize that care work, health and mental health must be respected in order to have an effective team. While working from home, a monthly stipend to cover Wi-Fi expenses is made available to staff.

Position Summary
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Fora’s Rise on Boards program. Reporting to the Programs Manager, they will work closely with the Programs Team (Director of Programs and Advocacy, Advocacy Manager) and other staff members to ensure the efficient, empathetic, and excellent delivery of programming.

This position offers an exciting and unique opportunity to join an internationally recognized and respected organization, making a lasting impact on women’s leadership in Canada and around the world.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

Program Coordination

• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics to ensure exceptional delivery of the Rise on Boards program and events.
• Serve as the liaison and first point of contact to troubleshoot any logistical or participant interpersonal issues.
• Provide a high-quality user experience for online learners using Fora’s Learning Management System.
• Organize and coordinate outreach and recruitment campaigns for Rise on Boards.
• Collaborate with steering committees and volunteers to support events and small-scale projects.
• Conduct research, writing, and design for program documents.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to design and facilitate workshops for program participants and partners.
• Work with the Programs Manager to develop and execute annual and monthly work plans.
• Contribute strategically to Rise on Boards by documenting and reporting on learnings, best practices, and recommended improvements.

Organizational Support:

• Provide coordination support for other programs and events.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations, and other organizational documents.
• Work with the communications team to coordinate external communications, including developing program-specific web and social media content.
• Support the Development and Operations Officer in creating program-specific fundraising materials.
• Contribute to the organizational annual and monthly work plans and Strategic Plan.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Having related education or work experience in youth and gender equality fields is an asset.
• Demonstrated 1-2 years of program coordination experience in an employment or volunteer capacity.
• Demonstrated 1-2 years of professional experience in fostering sound relationships and coordinating details of various stakeholders.
• Sensitivity working with young women and gender-diverse youth from diverse communities.
• Proficiency with social media, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, and other digital technologies (project management systems data management systems, customer relationship management systems and learning management systems).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking and group facilitation abilities.

To be successful in this position, you should:

• Be interested in developing a career in non-profit programming.
• Be committed to fostering positive relationships with colleagues, participants, stakeholders, and donors.
• Have a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about any task at hand.
• Be a team player with an all-hands-on-deck attitude.
• Be open to learning new skills.
• Be ready to push yourself and grow professionally.
• Enjoy dynamic work responsibilities and environments.
• Be committed to feminist values and understand how intersectionality contributes to different lived experiences among program participants and stakeholders.
• Be flexible to work on tight and/or evolving timelines.
• Have attention to detail.
• Be a creative, innovative thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.

Application Details
To apply for this position, please fill out the following application form: https://airtable.com/shrG7SYRMHfLm5ppZ

Please note we are not asking for cover letters.

2. Programs Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract type: Seven-month contract from January 22, 2024 to August 31, 2024, with possibility of extension.
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Applications open: Tuesday, December 19
Closing date: The deadline for applications to be submitted is Sunday,January 7, 2024, at 11:59pm EST

Salary: $60,000 + $50/month mobile stipend + $40/month internet stipend (as this position is funded by a restricted grant, the salary is fixed).

Benefits: Health & Dental Benefits provided after 3 months’ probation.

Vacation: Four weeks (20 days) paid vacation per calendar year, prorated for part years.

Application method: Resume + completion of questions. See instructions below. All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada and available for occasional travel domestically and internationally. Candidates must be available for occasional evenings and weekends. Lieu time off is provided for time worked outside of business hours.

Working at Fora

We are a collaborative team committed to creating opportunities for young women and gender-marginalized young leaders to get a seat at decision-making tables and have their voices heard, whether it be in business, politics, or social change. We provide high quality programming and work closely with program alums to constantly improve program design. As an organization, we are working toward making stronger connections to an intersectional and 2SLGBTQIA+ feminist movement and evolve our programming and staffing in this direction.

Fora has an all-hands-on-deck attitude and there is no task too big or too small that staff may do. We work hard and have fun! This is an exciting time to join a growing organization, with the ability to have your own imprint on the future of the organization.

Fora is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates from Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomer, refugee, and other underserved communities are encouraged to self-identify in your application. To learn more about Fora’s continued learning and commitment to equity, please see our 2020 Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Equity Report.

As a result of COVID-19, Fora employees are currently working from home. We offer flexible hours and recognize that care work, health and mental health must be respected in order to have an effective team. While working from home, a monthly stipend to cover Wi-Fi expenses is made available to staff.

Position Summary
The Program Manager is a key member of our Programs and Advocacy Team. The Program Manager is someone who is deeply committed to the vision laid out in the Fora’s Strategic Plan and who is eager to play an important role in our work to advance the full participation of young women and gender-marginalized youth in decision-making spaces and to change the status quo around the world. This position reports to the Director of Programs and Advocacy and currently has one direct report: the Rise on Boards Program Coordinator.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

Program Management

• Lead the development and implementation of programs and events, including the Rise on Boards program, Annual Leadership Forum, etc.
• Support the Director of Programs and Advocacy on Global Summit-related events, including recruitment, training, project design, and a week-long summit.
• Accurately maintains allocated program budgets and tracks expenditures.
• Lead monitoring, measurement, evaluation, and reporting of program performance.
• Lead program-related organizational partnerships and collaborations.
• Lead in the development and execution of program-related communications materials and recruitment campaigns.
• Serve as the main point of contact for program stakeholders including steering committees, boards, coaches, and mentors.
• Serve as a point of contact following the program coordinator for program participants.

Organizational Support

• Assist in the preparation of reports for Fora: Network for Change’s Board of Directors, Directors & CEO, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide insights into the overall program strategy of the organization.
• Assist in writing grants for institutional donors, including government and foundations.
• Assist in coordinating external communications, which includes collaborating with the

Communications team to develop web and social media content and working with the Fund and Development Officer to contribute content for newsletters.

Qualifications:

• Having related education or work experience in youth and gender equality fields is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience of 3+ years in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Demonstrated experience of 3+ years in budget management.
• Demonstrated ability of 3+ years in fostering sound relationships with organizational stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, and other project management tools.

Application: Please upload your application (resume and answers to questions) using this form:
https://airtable.com/appaOlg7yLJjgDP8y/shr47RMiz505S0KD2

The deadline for applications to be submitted is Sunday, January 7, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

If you have any inquiries that are not covered in this job description, please email
jennifer.vachon@foranetwork.org.