Position: Program Coordinator, Rise on Boards

Hours: Monday – Friday (35 hours per week)

Contract type: Full-time, 5-month contract

Start date: June 2, 2025 (flexible)

Location: This position is open to candidates located in the Greater Toronto Area. The position is remote with occasional travel and in-person work required.

Applications open: Friday, April 25, 2025

Closing date: The deadline for applications to be submitted is Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 am EST.

Salary: $27.50 CAD/hour + $50/month mobile stipend + $40/month internet stipend (as this position is funded by a restricted grant, the salary is fixed)

Vacation: 4% vacation will be paid out at each pay period.

Application method: Resume + completion of questions. See instructions below.

About 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 genderbased 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.

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 alumni 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 2022-2023 Equity Report.

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, Rise on Boards, is a key member of our Fora team. They must be deeply committed to the vision outlined in Fora’s Strategic Plan. They should be eager to play a significant role in our efforts to promote the full participation of young women and gendermarginalized youth in decision-making spaces, and to challenge the status quo.

The Program Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations of Fora's Rise on Boards program. The individual will work closely with the programs team, as well as other staff members to deliver programming that is efficient, empathetic, and of excellent quality.

The Rise on Boards and Rise on Boards+ programs work to build more equitable and inclusive boardrooms across Canada. Since 2017, Fora’s Rise on Boards program (formerly Girls on Boards) has trained and placed 170 emerging leaders from a range of backgrounds and experiences at the board table for the first time. Prior to their board appointment, Young Directors receive in-depth training in governance and leadership from expert facilitators and are supported by a board mentor and volunteer coach throughout their one-year board placement.

The position is an exciting and unique opportunity to join an organization that is internationally recognized and respected while making a lasting impact on women’s leadership in Canada for years to come.

The Program Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

Program Coordination (90%)

• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics and delivery of the Rise on Boards program;

• Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues as they arrive, whether logistical or interpersonal in nature;

• Organize and coordinate outreach and recruitment campaigns for Rise on Boards;

• Provide logistical support to program participants, as needed;

• Bring excellent logistical processes and attention to detail when taking the lead or support role in planning Fora programs and events;

• Coordinate travel and logistics for relevant stakeholders and participants, as needed;

• Serve as the liaison between Fora and participants;

• Coordinate with steering committees and volunteers to support on events and mini projects as they arise;

• Work with the Regional Program Manager to design and facilitate workshops for program participants and other partners, as needed;

• Research, writing, and design of program documents, such as policy documents and slide decks;

• Develop and ensure smooth processes that supports Rise on Boards to run efficiently and ensure all moving parts work together seamlessly;

• Provide a high-quality user experience for online learners using Fora's Learning Management System;

• Use Microsoft Office, Salesforce and other project management tools to maintain clear and organized documentation and data management; and

• Work with their manager to develop and execute annual and monthly workplans.

Organizational Support (10%):

• Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations, and other documents for the Programs team and Communications, Development, and Operations teams;

• Assist in the coordination of external communications including working with the Communications team to develop program specific web and social media content or to contribute to newsletter content;

• Support the Development team in the creation of materials to raise money from public, private, and/or individual donors;

• Contribute strategically to Rise on Boards by recording and reporting on learnings, best practices, and recommended iterations;

• Contribute to the organizational annual and monthly workplans and strategic plan; • Perform other duties as required.

Work Requirements

• Must be legally able to work in Canada.

• Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

• Ability to work remotely with a dedicated at-home office space.

• Willingness to travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area, as required.

• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion.

This position is the right fit if you have:

• Interest in developing your career in non-profit programming;

• Commitment to fostering positive relationships with your colleagues as well as participants, stakeholders and donors;

• A positive attitude and are energetic about any task at hand;

• A team player attitude and believe in an all-hands-on-deck attitude;

• An openness to learning new skills;

• A readiness to push yourself and grow professionally;

• A willingness to roll up your sleeves to do both the gritty and high-level work;

• Commitment to feminist values with an understanding of how intersectionality contributes to different lived experiences among program participants and other stakeholders;

• Flexibility to work on tight and/or evolving timelines;

• A detail-oriented approach to your work; and

• Creative and innovative thinking and are solutions-oriented.

The candidate should have:

• 1-2 years in a relevant employment and/or in a relevant volunteer role;

• Ease fostering relationships with the business and non-profit communities alike;

• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and the many moving parts of a project;

• Comfort with social media and digital technologies (assets including experience working with data management systems, customer relationship management systems, learning management systems);

• Excellent writing skills;

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to working efficiently;

• Experience in public speaking and group facilitation.

Education & Certifications

• Post Secondary degree or Certificate in Community Development, International Development, Human Services, Gender Studies (or in a relevant field) is an asset, but not essential.

• A combination of lived experience and non-academic credentials is also valued.

Knowledge & Experience:

• An understanding and passion for youth advocacy and/or gender equity fields is an asset.

• Sensitivity working with women and gender-marginalized youth (ages 18-29) from a diversity of communities.

• Demonstrated experience of 1+ years in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs is required.

• Demonstrated 1+ years in budget management.

• Demonstrated ability of 1+ years in fostering sound relationships with organizational stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.

• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.

• Proven experience in multitasking, prioritizing high volumes of work, and meeting deadlines.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to track and document progress across multiple important priorities.

• Strong operational, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation competencies.

• Experience working on or with a board of directors is an asset.

• Strong command of English language.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to feminist values and understanding of how intersectionality contributes to different lived experiences of various stakeholders.

• Ability to build strong relationships and interface effectively with all levels of the organization within a virtual team.

• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Application Details

Application: Please upload your application (resume and answers to questions) using the form.

The deadline for applications to be submitted is Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time.

If you have any enquiries that are not covered in this job description, please email Director of Programs & Advocacy at jennifer.vachon@foranetwork.org.

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Fora of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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