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***Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only***Assignment Type: Canadian International VolunteerAssignment ID: VA-106783Assignment Title: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion AdvisorPartner: WUSC – Guyana (ENGAGE Youth)Country: GuyanaDuration: 6 monthsTime Commitment: Full time<h2>Assignment Context</h2>Are you passionate about gender equality and social inclusion? Do you have gender equality programming skills to share?As the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor with the WUSC Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) Guyana project, based in Georgetown, Guyana, you will support the partner and key stakeholders from Guyana’s Hinterland regions, in developing and implementing comprehensive gender equality programming.Apply today to have an impact on Indigenous youth, especially young women, from Guyana's Hinterland regions!<h2>Roles and Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Support the design, development, and implementation of a project and context specific gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) strategy to guide current and future programming</li><li>Work closely with WUSC team and key stakeholders to design, develop and implement appropriate gender equality, gender mainstreaming and inclusive initiatives, including gender assessments and analysis, gender-sensitive work planning, community gender training and awareness programs, and capacity strengthening of key actors&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in developing and facilitating gender training and awareness initiatives for multiple audiences, including WUSC team and volunteers, project stakeholders and partners, and engaging men and boys around positive masculinities&nbsp;</li><li>Support the development and implementation of gender equality and social inclusion monitoring tools, to facilitate effective data collection, analysis and reporting on GESI project outcomes&nbsp;</li><li>Consistently facilitate application of a gender equality lens to all project resources and activities, such as, ensuring communications resources are gender, age and youth sensitive, culturally appropriate, and context relevant</li><li>Participate in the WUSC GESI Community of Practice to share experiences, learnings, provide and receive peer-to-peer mentorship, coaching and participate in knowledge sharing sessions&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in pre-assignment training</li><li>Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or within 6 months after the end of the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers must also report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and during the 6 months following its completion to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities.</li><li>Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and resources to achieve the fundraising goal.</li><li>Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.</li></ul><h2>Experience and Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Degree and/or formal/professional training in gender/women’s studies, social sciences, or a related field</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with youth, women and minority groups in gender equality and empowerment programming</li><li>Strong skills in conducting gender equality and social inclusion analysis, development of gender sensitive data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation of gender equality outcomes</li><li>Experience in programming on gender equality, equity, inclusion and promotion of diversity targeting vulnerable and marginalized groups</li><li>Awareness of gender equality and equity issues with Indigenous people considered an asset</li><li>Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in field of expertise</li><li>A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and working in collaboration with Indigenous communities</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.</li><li>Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development, are assets</li><li>Professional experience working or volunteering in the Caribbean is an asset</li><li>Written and oral fluency in English.</li></ul><h2>Project Description</h2>ENGAGE Youth is a 5-year project funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) with the Ultimate Outcome “to enhance the empowerment of Indigenous and rural youth, especially young women, in target regions of Guyana” by facilitating improved and meaningful participation of youth in decision-making at the personal, household and community levels; and strengthening the network of local, regional and national stakeholders to effectively address the social and economic needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth from target regions. The ENGAGE Youth Theory of Change is premised on the assumption that increased engagement of Indigenous youth at the personal, household and community levels, and an improved local, regional and national system of stakeholders, will result in enhanced empowerment of Indigenous youth, especially young women. ENGAGE Youth takes a holistic approach to empowerment, which recognizes the significant needs of the target group and importance of the broad-spectrum of key stakeholders required to achieve the ENGAGE Youth Ultimate Outcome. The project utilizes human-centered design (HCD) approaches that allow for active participation of Indigenous youth in designing and implementing initiatives, and a systems approach that facilitates identification of root problems and focuses on actions that enhance sustainability through working closely with local actors and organizations. ENGAGE Youth supports Indigenous youth from Regions 1, 7, 8 and 9 in Guyana. The main project partners include government ministries and agencies; non-governmental organizations; and community, national and regional organizations that work with Indigenous youth.<h2>Partner Description</h2>World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to enhance education, economic opportunities, and empowerment for youth and women. WUSC works with a diverse network of volunteers, students, institutions, governments, and businesses. WUSC is the implementing agency for the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded five-year project – Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) in Guyana. The ultimate goal of ENGAGE Youth is to enhance the empowerment of Indigenous and rural youth, especially young women, in target regions of Guyana. ENGAGE Youth will support the enhanced empowerment of Indigenous youth, especially young women, through awareness raising and public engagements on gender equality; provision of life-skills education; enhanced access and referrals to social services; access to applied training in relevant employability, livelihood, business development and entrepreneurship skills; and delivery of skills training and responsive grants to enable young people to effectively engage in youth-led enterprises and economic initiatives. Through financial and technical support, ENGAGE Youth will strengthen the capacity of local, regional and national stakeholders to effectively develop and implement sustainable, gender-responsive, and youth sensitive initiatives that address the social and economic needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth, especially young women.<h2>Support Package</h2><ul><li>Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment</li><li>Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers</li><li>In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment</li><li>Language training in country of assignment, where required</li><li>Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance</li><li>Airfare to and from the assignment country</li><li>Visa/work permit</li><li>Pre-departure medical exam</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vaccinations and antimalarial medication</li><li>Criminal record verification</li><li>Vacation leave entitlement</li><li>Debriefing after completion of assignment</li><li>An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!</li></ul>

World University Service of Canada (WUSC)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor | Guyana | Volunteer Internationally 

The Ashkenaz Foundation, Canada’s leading presenter of global Jewish music, art and culture, and producer of the world-renowned Ashkenaz Festival, invites passionate professionals to apply for the position of Development Director. Reporting to and collaborating with the Artistic and Managing Directors, the Development Director will join a vibrant team of experienced professionals dedicated to excellence. Together, this team collaborates in overlapping spheres of responsibility,&nbsp;to bring into fruition one of the world’s foremost festivals of Jewish music and culture, as well as a year-round event series.&nbsp;Ashkenaz is a community-oriented work environment with attractive benefits and opportunities for growth. We value employee satisfaction and retention. We foster a positive and supportive atmosphere that can contribute to both individual and collective success.&nbsp;The Development Director is responsible for creating and implementing an overall resource development strategy and ensuring revenue targets are met. The Development Director oversees private fundraising efforts (including stewardship and administration), corporate and business sponsorships/partnerships, grant submissions and reports (public and private) and oversees the Raiser’s Edge database. Priorities for the current cycle, culminating with the 15th biennial Ashkenaz Festival in September 2026, will include: maintaining existing donor base while cultivating new donors; creation of programs to attract younger donors; creation of new fundraising methodologies and events/initiatives; pursuit of increased corporate and business sponsorships; improvement of donor relations and stewardship; and steering the overall diversification of Ashkenaz revenue streams by identifying new funding opportunities.&nbsp;The Development Director&nbsp;stewards relationships with donors, funders and other key stakeholders, participates in relevant professional networks, and develops partnerships with other arts, civic, and Jewish community institutions.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Development Director may also participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s communications and marketing strategies, and its Strategic Plan.The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualities:<ul><li>an educational background in fundraising/development, business administration, arts management or a related field</li><li>minimum 5 - 7 years relevant work experience, preferably in arts/non-profit sector or Jewish community, with experience in a management/leadership role</li><li>demonstrated skill in private fundraising and stakeholder relations</li><li>strong familiarity and experience with grant applications (public and private) or similar proposal writing</li><li>superior writing and communication skills</li><li>excellent social skills and comfort with public speaking</li><li>familiarity and skill with contemporary computer programs and web-based business tools (including social media)</li><li>experience collaborating with non-profit boards an asset</li><li>energetic, positive, fearless, outgoing, self-directed, detail-oriented, passionate, collaborative; an out-of-the-box thinker able to take initiative and willing to go the extra mile to achieve highest-possible results&nbsp;</li></ul>About AshkenazThe biennial Ashkenaz Festival is the largest Jewish cultural event in Canada, and is among the largest events of its kind internationally. Since 1995, the Festival has taken place every two years at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre and at satellite locations across Toronto. Each edition of this multidisciplinary event includes approximately 80 acts from Canada and around the world (including 250+ artists and performers) working in music primarily, but also theatre, dance, film, literature, craft, and youth/family programs. The world-renowned Festival draws a diverse, multicultural audience of over 60,000 people.In addition to the Festival, the Ashkenaz Foundation also produces 15-20 events during non-Festival intervals, including concerts, lectures, panels, films, and more.&nbsp;Interested and qualified applicants should send a resumé with cover letter as soon as possible to: Samantha Parnes, <a href="mailto:sam@ashkenaz.ca" target="_blank">sam@ashkenaz.ca</a>Start date: ASAPThe Ashkenaz Foundation is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace and welcomes and encourages applications from Black and racialized peoples, people who identify as LGBTQ2+, women and non-binary people, and persons with disabilities.&nbsp;To request any access solutions that you may require to participate in the application and recruitment process, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sam@ashkenaz.ca" target="_blank">sam@ashkenaz.ca</a>.The Ashkenaz Foundation thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.&nbsp;

Ashkenaz Foundation

Development Director

ABOUT THE PAC&nbsp;The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) is a vibrant cultural hub and charitable organization located in downtown St. Catharines, the largest city in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. The PAC aims to engage people in exceptional live arts experiences and to enrich the lives of the citizens of St. Catharines and the Niagara region, while providing a world-class venue for local, national and international artists and community arts organizations to flourish. The PAC opened its doors in 2015 as part of a transformative effort to rejuvenate St. Catharines’ downtown area. and has been a key catalyst for downtown development and an economic driver for Niagara, with over 40 new businesses opening with an economic spin-off of $17 million. The PAC team believes that healthy communities are built through arts and cultural engagement, and that our individual and collective identities are shaped through the stories told. They engage audiences across the Niagara region and work to remove barriers for under-served community members to experience the arts.The PAC features&nbsp;four performance venues: Partridge Hall, Recital Hall, Robertson Theatre, The Film House as well as the outdoor The Mann Raceway Plaza. Current PAC programs include: PAC Presents Live Performance Series, The Film House - an indie film house offering unique films and community screenings in a modern cinematic environment as well as facilitated community discussions, imPACt Education Series and access initiatives such as Pay-What-You-Can, discounted ticket prices for patrons under 30 years of age and partnership with the CANOO program to provide newcomers with access to free performing arts and film experiences. The PAC employs 27 full-time staff, 48 part-time staff, a pool of IATSE union workers and over 75 engaged and dedicated volunteers.THE OPPORTUNITYLocated in the heart of Niagara’s vibrant cultural corridor, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) is a flagship destination for more than 100,000 visitors and hundreds of artists annually. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the PAC is ready to deepen relationships with the talented artists and arts organizations in the region as it continues to play a vital role in enriching the region’s creative and civic life.&nbsp;The PAC presents a diverse range of programming, from popular to provocative, including signature initiatives such as the 2026 Art in Action: Climate Festival, which will feature Edward Burtynsky’s In the Wake of Progress, Ailey II, Elisapie, Tom Morello, Tenille Towns, the Tenors and more. These bold artistic undertakings reflect the PAC’s commitment to creative leadership and impact.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled, collaborative, forward-thinking Marketing and Communications Manager to join the PAC team. This organized, adaptive professional will efficiently execute multiple marketing channels, enhancing engagement and resonance throughout the Niagara region and beyond.THE ROLEReporting to the Director of Marketing and Engagement, the Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for fostering and building on the relationship between the PAC and the public. Responsibilities include leading the marketing and communications team in promoting events, programs, activities, facilities, and branding, by developing and implementing marketing strategies that are analytically driven and aligned with the PAC’s strategic direction.&nbsp;The Marketing and Communications Manager should be aware of and consider arts market research and analysis when designing marketing strategies and plans. They will develop and tactically roll out customer-oriented marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and deliverables on time and on budget, while meeting revenue targets. Astute financial management is integral to this role.To ensure marketing strategies are integrative and responsive to the goals of the PAC, the Marketing and Communications Manager will skillfully collaborate with key positions both within their department and inter-departmentally. The Marketing and Communications Manager is also expected to utilize innovative marketing channels to target new and existing segments and help to drive meaningful audience, visitor, and membership growth and engagement.To be successful in this position, the Marketing and Communications Manager must be an effective relationship builder who is creative, analytical, self-driven and strategically focused.Duties and Responsibilities:Marketing and Communications Planning and Execution<ul><li>Work with the Director of Marketing and Engagement to design, develop, and execute marketing and communications strategies that are both customer-focused and data-driven. </li><li>Oversee the implementation of all media relations efforts on behalf of the PAC.</li><li>Lead and execute marketing campaigns.</li><li>Manage the outsourcing of all graphic design and video editing requirements and liaise with all advertising and promotions vendors.</li><li>Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.</li><li>Identify new opportunities to enhance marketing and communications initiatives.</li><li>With guidance from the Director of Marketing and Engagement, set and administer the annual marketing and sponsorship budget.</li></ul>Marketing &amp; Communications Team Management<ul><li>Oversee the work and performance of the team in a manner that promotes working cohesively and collaboratively within the department as well as inter-departmentally.</li><li>Effectively communicate to the team the department goals and objectives while also seeking to provide them with the tools and resources to perform their respective jobs at an optimal level.</li><li>In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Engagement, recruit, select, train and develop team members. </li><li>Mentor, coach, and support team members in their day-to-day responsibilities, and in the achievement of their departmental and job-specific objectives, through effective performance evaluation processes.&nbsp;</li></ul>Internal &amp; External Collaboration &amp; Relationship Management&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop a close and collaborative working relationship with the Ticketing Services Manager to ensure that box office, marketing, and communications strategies are responsive to changes in market trends. </li><li>Provide support to fund development team around communications strategies and campaigns with compelling collateral and impact messaging to inspire the PAC’s growing family of supporters.</li><li>Support the PAC’s organizational needs by conceptualizing, designing, and producing signage, marketing assets, and other creative materials that align with brand standards and enhance audience engagement.</li><li>Work collaboratively with various departments to promote the PAC events.</li><li>Be a key PAC advocate by building strong, effective relationships within the community.&nbsp;</li></ul>Research, Analysis &amp; Digital Marketing Management<ul><li>Working with the Director of Marketing and Engagement, conduct audience research to inform strategies</li><li>Audit the marketing needs for various departments to produce increasingly effective and innovative marketing programs and materials, including the website. </li><li>Oversee and manage the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and platforms. </li><li>Develop and oversee the integration of digital media marketing strategies.</li><li>Track and measure the success of marketing strategies and initiatives through data analysis to provide ROI reporting.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>At least five (5) years’ experience in a managerial marketing role, leading teams and being accountable for the design and execution of marketing and/or communications budgets and strategies required.</li><li>Experience working with audience, ticketing, and CRM systems, required. (AudienceView, preferred). </li><li>Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field, preferred. </li><li>Experience working for a professional performing arts centre or major entertainment venue, preferred.</li><li>Established portfolio of media and PR contacts, an asset.&nbsp;</li></ul>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to build working relationships and meaningfully collaborate with internal and external contacts. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of marketing strategies, channels, branding and best marketing practices.</li><li>Strong copywriting, budget development and negotiation skills. </li><li>Ability to effectively analyze and interpret marketing data. </li><li>Ability to manage, motivate and evaluate the work of a team.</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with digital and print marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing platforms and systems. </li><li>Proficiency with HTML, content management systems, and design software.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>Open office setting, primarily.</li><li>Must function effectively in high pressure environment bearing a great responsibility for the work completed by those supervised. </li><li>Decisions made take into consideration the direct impact on team members, customers, and overall organizational success</li></ul>OUR PAC EMPLOYEE PROMISE&nbsp;Working at the PAC means embracing the values of collaboration, creativity, care, and continued learning. We offer a robust health and dental benefits plan including an employee assistance program and extended health care, pension plan, opportunities for learning and growth and vacation flexibility. The PAC is a casual, creative environment that offers an open-concept, pet-friendly workplace, supports flexible work schedules and believes in the importance of a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONAt the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected. Managers commit to a nondiscriminatory leadership and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in their department, programs, and work environment. All the PAC employees will respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices within their team and the FirstOntario PAC are valued and heard.HEALTH AND SAFETYAll employees will be expected to follow all company policies and procedures with regards to Health &amp; Safety. A worker shall work in compliance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations; use or wear the equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn. A worker must report to their employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective devices of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself, or another worker; and report to their employer or supervisor any contravention of this act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows. No worker shall remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by their employer, without providing adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately; use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger themselves or any other worker; or engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.&nbsp; A worker is not required to participate in a prescribed medical surveillance program unless the worker consents to do so. (OHSA Sec. 27)&nbsp;HOW TO APPLY&nbsp;If you think your experience and career aspirations are aligned with this opportunity – please send your cover letter and resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hiring@firstontariopac.ca" target="_blank">hiring@firstontariopac.ca</a>&nbsp;with the subject title “Marketing and Communications Manager”.The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe that our organization is stronger when we have a team that reflects our region’s diversity.&nbsp;We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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