REPORTS TO:
KAPISANAN's Programs Manager and Executive Director
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
KAPISANAN is seeking CLUTCH Vol. 9 and NAVIGATION Vol. 4 Coordinators. CLUTCH & NAV is a FREE 6-month arts-based program for young Filipinx youth (ages 17-24 years) to start a dialogue with each other, get mentorship from professional artists within the community, have access to professional tools to hone their creativity, define their identity, explore their community, and tell their stories on their terms.
The CLUTCH & NAV Coordinators will report to the Programs Manager. The CLUTCH & NAV Coordinators will promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, helping KAPISANAN to develop the best possible quality programs and events. The CLUTCH Vol. 9 & NAV Vol. 4 Coordinators will also be a local liaison and representative for KAPISANAN’s CLUTCH & NAV Programs within Toronto, and will be expected to represent the organization in a responsible and ethical manner that is consistent with KAPISANAN’s objectives and overall ideology.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Basic Responsibilities:
- Manage, coordinate, and evaluate all aspects of KAPISANAN's signature Arts Mentorship Program "CLUTCH Vol. 9" & "NAV Vol. 4," and its activites;
- Provide leadership to CLUTCH Vol. 9 & NAV Vol. 4 participants;
- Attend meetings with Programs Manager as requested.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Management/Coordination of CLUTCH Vol. 9 & NAV Vol. 4:
- Securing facilitators and mentors, scheduling, and evaluation of all CLUTCH & NAV workshops and activities, including Final Presentation;
- Documentation, feedback, evaluation, and administration of CLUTCH & NAV activities;
- Purchase and manage resources for CLUTCH & NAV, e.g., art supplies, books, etc;
- Nurture program participants and encourage them to reinvest their own knowledge and newfound expertise;
- Engaging and managing volunteers to assist as necessary.
- Lead Coordination and Management of Final Presentation for CLUTCH Vol. 9 & NAV Vol. 4 Participants:
- Lead in Coordination of Final Presentation
- Lead in the set up and strike of the exhibit;
- Leading and supporting participants to present their work with excellence;
- Lead in coordination of printing promotional flyers and Final Presentation booklet, including providing a copy and images to the designer in a timely manner;
- Engaging and managing volunteers to assistyoung as necessary.
- Leadership
- Steward all the CLUTCH & NAV mentors, facilitators, artists, and participants to observe KAPISANAN Guiding Principles;
- Generate enthusiasm among program participants;
- Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model;
- Lead in continuing the innovation within KAPISANAN in fulfilling its mandate
- Management/Coordination of CLUTCH Vol. 9 & NAV Vol. 4:
QUALIFICATIONS/INTERESTS:
We are seeking a dynamic, committed young person who has:
- In-depth understanding of challenges facing youth in the Filipinx-Canadian community
- In-depth understanding of Filipino and Filipinx-Canadian culture, experience, and struggles
- Combination of education in a related field and/or equivalent life experience
- A passion for empowering youth from an anti-oppression and anti-racist framework
- Good working knowledge of Tagalog and/or other Filipino dialects is an asset
- Ability to manage program budgets and materials, and develop program resources
- Good organizational and time-management skills; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Keen interest or some background in the arts and culture production
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, oral and written
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), though we are willing to train
- Adept in using social media, i.e., Twitter, Facebook, blogging platforms, mobile apps, etc.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:
2 (1 CLUTCH Vol. 9 Coordinator, 1 NAV Vol. 4 Coordinator)
START DATE & TERM:
The position shall be effective for 1 YEAR commecning on October 1, 2016.
COMPENSATION:
The CLUTCH & NAV Coordinator positions include volunteer hours and shall each be paid $11.40 for each hour of services, to a maximum of 6 hours every other week for a maximum of 10 weeks + 40 hours for coordination between March 2017 and August 2017.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and cover letter indicating “CLUTCH Vol. 9 Coordinator" or "NAV Vol. 4 Coordinator” in the subject by e-mail or in person to:
JOYCE VÖGLER, Programs Manager
joyce@kapisanancentre.com
Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture
167 Augusta Ave. Toronto, ON
DEADLINE:
Wednesday, September 21th, 2016 by 5:00pm.
KAPISANAN is an equal opportunity employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.