We’re hiring: Welcome Bags Project Coordinator (part-time)

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. We are currently seeking a Welcome Bags Project Coordinator for a part-time contract. See below for the job description. 

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@gmail.com by Sunday, January 12 at 11:59 pm Atlantic time (end of day). 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.

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Job Description: Welcome Bags Project Coordinator (part-time)

We are seeking a Project Coordinator who will conduct outreach activities, as well as coordinate and deliver welcome bags to 100 migrant workers (also known as Temporary Foreign Workers) in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Each welcome bag will include the following: multilingual information packages or booklet on local community resources and services; rights-related information; and essential items such as emergency preparedness materials, personal hygiene products, etc. The selected candidate must be based in Halifax.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop an information package or booklet on community resources and services available to migrant workers in the HRM

• Develop and implement an outreach strategy for migrant workers in the HRM 

• Coordinate project logistics, including the following: planning, budgeting, procurement, packing, promotions, and distribution of Welcome Bags 

• Coordinate with Graphic Designer and CMWR NS staff on the design and creation of communications materials related to the project (ie. information packages and promotional materials) 

• Communicate and coordinate with migrant workers, volunteers, partner organizations and CMWR NS staff

• Wrap-up activities including compiling project information (i.e. contacts), coordinating project evaluation and producing a brief written report on project results

Qualifications & Relevant Experience:

• Driver’s license is required. Access to a car is strongly desired. 

• Prior experience in the coordination of logistics and projects

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative 

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills  

• Prior experience in research and writing 

• 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.

• Able to work well independently and as part of a team 

• Previous experience working with marginalized communities, including immigrants, racialized people, people with low literacy, etc. is strongly desired

• Experience working with volunteer-based teams and skilled in volunteer recruitment and coordination

• Proficiency in Spanish or other languages spoken by migrant workers in HRM would be an asset

Conditions:

• The contract will start in mid January and conclude by the end of March 2025. 

• The position is for 15-17 hours/week for 8-10 weeks with a pay rate of $26/hour for a maximum of 135 hours total. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined between the selected candidate and CMWR NS. Deliveries must be planned around migrant workers’ schedules. 

• The role will entail a combination of online work as well as in-person coordination and travel. 

• The selected candidate will work in collaboration with CMWR NS’ Executive Director