SACHA is seeking a woman or non-binary person to fill the position of permanent, full-time Diverse Communities Outreach Program Coordinator.
Overall Responsibilities:
- To develop, implement and maintain a diverse communities outreach program that is consistent with the SACHA’s vision, mission, policies and program guidelines.
- Strive toward representation of and responsiveness to the needs of Hamilton’s diverse communities, in particular women who are immigrant, refugee and/or members of racialized communities.
The Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- A strong understanding of sexual violence from an intersectional feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective
- Experience working with trauma informed, resiliency and strength based approaches
- Ability to respond effectively to the needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and to offer appropriate advocacy supports
- Knowledge of appropriate community resources in the Hamilton area
- A strong understanding of community building and engagement with equity seeking groups.
- Relevant College and/or University degree or applicable experience
- Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), team-building and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Rotating weekend and evening on-call availability for crisis support line
- Evening availability
- Willingness to flex time as required
- Ability to speak a second language in addition to English is a definite asset.
Salary: $51,203.00, plus benefits package
Please send a cover letter and resume by Friday, September 13, 2019 at 4pm:
SACHA Hiring Committee
3rd Floor – 75 MacNab Street South Hamilton, Ontario
L8P 3C1
sacha@sacha.ca
No phone calls/email inquiries please.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of SACHA’s work against racism and other oppressions, we strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Women and non-binary persons, who are Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, lesbian, bisexual, Two Spirit, queer, racialized, with disabilities, and/or who experience any other oppressions are encouraged to apply.