Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Instruction or designate, the Education Facilitator is a key member in developing, coordinating, and providing insight on education programs, which will include careers development programs.This position will work with a variety of external and internal stakeholders to create and plan district events and learning activities for students.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordination and organization of educational program events across the district. These may include Heavy Metal Rocks, Junior Fire Attack, and Trades opportunities for youth.
- Support for a variety of district educational projects and initiatives
- Manage application process for district programs and services including Career and Trades
- Facilitation of meetings within Education Department and with schools, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
- Maintenance of accurate records for student placements in trades and other programs
- Invoicing, purchasing, and financial reconciliation
- Management of district educational resources including classroom kit
- Creation of materials (including digital and online), and presentations to promote and support a variety of programs and initiatives.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Certificate or Diploma in Events and Conventions Management or Business/Office Administration
- Successful experience working in public education and/or work with youth is an asset
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
- Previous successful event experience for small and large events
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and organization in planning
- Experience with writing grant proposals and submissions
- Ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with external and internal stakeholders
- Ability to present to groups, explain information, and provide instruction to others where needed
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and Power Point) and ability to adapt and learn other specialized software
- Superior organizational skills
- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism