Network Coordinator

at  YWCA Hamilton

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Code: 2-MWE-2023
Department: Centre of Innovation
Reports to: Senior Manager, Centre of Innovation
Location: Hamilton, ON
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: TBD
Contract End Date: March 31, 2025

Posting Date: June 23, 2023

• Plan, coordinate and provide project support to partner YWCAs through the execution of project plans with clear timelines, and cross-functional collaboration to the YWCA Hamilton team to successfully delivers on stated outcomes and expected deliverables;
• Plan, coordinate and host high-impact networking events and meet-ups for women entrepreneurs, including national events with partner YWCAs;
• Facilitates community outreach, intake and recruitment for PowerUP Network programming;
• Serve as a resource in the recruitment of new entrepreneurs and managing communication with current and former entrepreneurs;
• Nurtures and maintains relationships with entrepreneurs, partners, and volunteers;
• Promotes and markets the PowerUP program, working with the YWCA marketing department;
• Able to take direction and complete tasks on tight deadlines;
• Submit program expenses, ensuring each program component meets budget parameters outlined in the collaboration agreement.
• Provide regular updates to YWCA Hamilton and team members regarding spending and budget status;
• Collects, reviews and evaluates programming results including success stories from partner YWCAs and shares program outcomes with project lead;
• Adheres to appropriate systems to ensure monitoring of projects and initiatives in compliance with work schedules, outcomes and participantrequirements;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professionalstandards;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an undergraduate degree, preferable in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Education or in a related field or a combination of related work and academic experience;
• Superior technology skills and experience using MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Zoom, Canva and Social Media;
• Experience working with external stakeholders and an understanding of the importance of growing those relationships;
• Passion for inclusive entrepreneurship and developing the economic prosperity of women;
• Must be focused, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented;
• Must be able to navigate online video conferencing software to implement programming and provide participant support;
• Must have group facilitation and event management experience;
• Established ability to work well with diverse individuals in a wide variety of positions;
• Must provide a current Criminal Record Judicial Matters Police check or willingness toobtain at own cost;
• Must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must be able to work from a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.
  As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
  Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.
  Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards packag