We're Hiring: Full-time Social Justice Program Manager!
Job Description
Level is looking for a motivated, energetic and hard-working individual to join our small, dynamic team to oversee the national delivery and expansion of social justice programs at Level. This is a remote/work from home position and open to candidates across Canada. The role includes:
Launching a new justice education program for Black youth,
Partial oversight of the Indigenous Youth Outreach Program (IYOP),
Full oversight of the Blazing Trails Mentorship Program and Campus Chapter Program, and
Fundraising and stakeholder engagement
If you are passionate about advancing access to justice and social justice through community outreach, education, mentorship, youth engagement, and legal-sector training, this is the role for you!
Overview
Position: Social Justice Program Manager
Job Term: 12 Months, Full-Time Contract (with possibility of renewal)
Location: Remote/Work from home, anywhere in Canada
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience (negotiable)
Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits available after 3-month probation period
Reporting to: Executive Director
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Travel Requirements: Limited travel within Canada
About Level
Level is a Canadian charitable organization on a mission to level barriers to justice by disrupting prejudice, building empathy and advancing human rights. We pursue our mission through youth outreach, public legal education initiatives, social justice programming and events, and through specialized mentorship programs.
Since 2005, Level’s programming has motivated tomorrow’s lawyers, leaders and change-makers to champion social justice causes and make positive contributions to their communities. With social consciousness and youth engagement at the heart of these initiatives, students are encouraged to think critically and assess how their unique set of skills can be used to better the world around them.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Social Justice Program Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Launch New Justice Education Program for Black youth:
Conduct research, draft reports/environmental scan and participate in expert and community interviews for the development and launch of a new justice education program for Black youth
Engage in outreach initiatives to form partnerships with like-minded organizations, education sector professionals, youth centres, and Black youth
Develop training and policy materials to maintain integrity of the program and meet community needs
Identify and recommend strategies to implement program across Canada
2. Program Management/Development:
Oversee delivery and expansion of the Indigenous Youth Outreach Program, Blazing Trails Mentorship Program, and Campus Chapter Program
The Indigenous Youth Outreach Program is a justice education and mentorship program for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth, running in 20 locations across Canada
The Blazing Trails Mentorship Program is mentorship program that connects law students and new lawyers (student mentees) with legal professionals (legal mentors) who have developed unique and fulfilling careers in the justice sector
The Campus Chapter Program is a student-led club that brings awareness to Canadian social justice issues at 8 law schools across Canada
Conduct outreach, expansion, training, and program support and management for IYOP in 2-3 provinces
Provide mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities to Campus Chapter executives participating in Level’s Campus Chapter Program
Provide support to legal mentors and student mentees participating in Level’s Blazing Trails Mentorship Program
Work collaboratively with Campus Chapter executives to ensure consistency in brand image at local Chapter level, transparency of fundraising and adherence to organizational policies and procedures
Attend and plan both Campus Chapter and Blazing Trails Mentorship Program events as budget permits
Draft and execute program evaluations
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Senior Program Manager to create a strategic plan for online storytelling and marketing
Support social media strategy and promote Level’s mission and initiatives via Level’s website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms, through storytelling, photographs and video content
Ensure funders are appropriately recognized at all times and in accordance with sponsorship agreements
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Level’s staff, Board of Directors, Indigenous Advisory Board, volunteers, legal community, school boards, educators, youth, Elders, community partners, and other stakeholders
Assist Executive Director in communicating with funders as outlined in funding agreements, including drafting reports
Attend networking and other events to promote Level’s brand
Generally, act as an ambassador of Level’s mission, vision, values and goals
Assist with creating and managing online ads through Google AdWords, Instagram, and Facebook
Draft quarterly newsletter and other emails for online network
4. Fundraising and Event Planning:
Together with the Executive Director and Senior Program Manager, organize and execute a fundraising event twice a year
Oversee all Campus Chapter fundraising events
Under the direction of the Executive Director, draft funding/grant applications to support Level’s programs and operations, as well as reports to funders
Create and oversee social media campaigns aimed at garnering support and donations for Level’s programming
5. Student/Volunteer Management:
In consultation with the Executive Director and Senior Program Manager, recruit, interview and select well-qualified students, legal professionals, and/or volunteers for program facilitation, research or other positions
Assist the Executive Director in training and mentoring students, legal professionals, and/or volunteers
Ensure that student/volunteer reporting procedures are followed and records of hours are maintained
Initiate student/volunteer appreciation events/opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in law related studies, social justice, education, or other related sector
Experience working with non-profit organization/social enterprise
Experience with justice education program development and delivery
Knowledge and experience with staff/volunteer management
Experience with fundraising, including building donor relationships and drafting grant proposals
Strong and creative research and writing skills
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience engaging with community through social media
Collaborative, friendly attitude
Ability to work independently and under own direction
Experience working with youth, Black and Indigenous communities, and/or marginalized communities
Interest in social justice
Application Process
Your application should be saved as one PDF file and contain the following:
1) cover letter explaining (1) why you are suited and interested in the position and (2) the steps you would take to create a new youth justice program for Black youth in Canada;
2) curriculum vitae; and,
3) contact details for three references.
Please save the file as your [Last Name]_[First Name]_[SJPMApp].pdf
Example: Dho_Seema_SJPMAPP.pdf
Submit your application to Shelan Markus, Executive Director, at recruitment@leveljustice.org by Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST. If your application is short listed, we will contact you to schedule an interview. NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.