We’re hiring: Coordinator, Annapolis Valley Migrant Solidarity Network (AVMSN) (20 hours/week)
The Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia (CMWR NS) is a community-based organization which engages in support services, outreach, community-building and rights-based education to advance migrant worker rights, equality and well-being in Nova Scotia. CMWR-NS’ vision is for equality and the fair treatment of migrant workers in Nova Scotia. We are currently seeking a Coordinator for our Annapolis Valley Migrant Solidarity Network (AVMSN) (20 hours/week). Read the job description below for more details.
We encourage applications from candidates who have lived experience of migration, xenophobia, and racism, including applications from those who are BIPOC (Black people, Indigenous peoples, and People of Colour).
To apply, send a brief cover letter and CV in one document to migrantworkerrights.ns (at) gmail.com by Sunday, July 28 at 12pm Atlantic time. Please indicate the position title in your subject line. In your cover letter, let us know if you have a driver’s license and access to a car, your level of proficiency in Spanish (if any), and where you heard about this opportunity.
Job Description: Coordinator, Annapolis Valley Migrant Solidarity Network (AVMSN) (20 hours/week)
We are seeking a Coordinator for our Annapolis Valley Migrant Solidarity Network (AVMSN) who will join our team from August to December 2024. The Coordinator will help us build and grow a community-based network to welcome and engage in solidarity with migrant workers in the Annapolis Valley. The candidate can be based anywhere in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
Educational Programming:
Developing, promoting and delivering popular education workshops, trainings, and learning sessions to the Nova Scotian community, including migrant workers, focused on empowerment, bridge building, and solidarity
Volunteer and Community Engagement:
Recruiting, training and coordinating AVMSN volunteers, as well as developing and/or updating online tools for volunteer engagement
Conducting outreach activities to reach and share information with migrant workers
Developing and/or strengthening partnerships with groups and organizations in the region
Supporting the planning and implementation of potential community-based mutual aid, solidarity and/or bridge-building initiatives. This may include social activities, public education campaigns and coordinating responses to support requests from migrant workers in the region.
General program support:
Working in collaboration with and provide regular updates to CMWR NS members and staff
Supporting the CMWR NS team with other tasks as time permits
Administrative tasks:
Keep track of work hours
Manage budget for areas of responsibility
Submit expense forms in a timely manner
Project tracking and report writing
Qualifications & relevant experience:
Previous experience developing and delivering educational programming for adults, preferably through a popular education model
Previous experience working with volunteer-based teams and skilled in volunteer recruitment and coordination
Previous experience working with marginalized communities, for example, migrants, racialized people, people with low literacy, etc.
Previous experience in developing successful partnerships
Previous experience in social justice organizations or groups operating from an anti-oppression and solidarity or mutual aid framework
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate using different platforms and programs, including WhatsApp, Google Workspace, etc.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
A driver's license is a requirement. Preference will be given to candidates who have access to a car
Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English
Knowledge of the immigration system and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program through studies or lived experience is an asset
Graphic design skills and experience updating websites is an asset
Conditions of employment:
Contract from August to December 2024 for 20 hours/week at a rate of $26/hour
The Coordinator will work under the supervision and direction of CMWR NS’ Executive Director
This position requires a combination of remote and in-person work
This position requires flexible work hours, as well as regular work during evenings and weekends to accommodate migrant worker schedules
