Program Lead, CNIB PEI

Full-Time, Permanent Charlottetown, PEI CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Program Lead, CNIB PEI! Reporting to the Manager, Programs, NS & PEI, the Program Lead, CNIB PEI will oversee the delivery of CNIB client-focused programs in PEI including planning recreation and social events and overseeing the recruitment and retention of volunteers. The successful candidate must be an organized team player, who\xe2\x80\x99s ready to have fun planning events, getting to know people, and developing a sense of positivity, empowerment, and community amongst people living with sight loss in PEI.

Your impact at CNIB

• Host in-person and virtual social and recreation events to create peer support opportunities, while providing real life opportunities to practice new skills.
• Recruit, train, engage and support a team of volunteers to deliver CNIB recreation and Vision Mate programs throughout Prince Edward Island.
• Through consultations, training sessions and hands-on demonstrations introduce and teach people with sight loss how to use assistive technology, apps and innovative products designed to enhance independence.
• Assist in the Smart Life Centre (formerly Shop CNIB) with product demonstrations and sales.
• Evaluate all programs and develop best practices.
• Research and identify resources that are available to individuals with sight loss.

Requirements

Who you are:

• Experience in creating impactful and engaging programs with a participant focus, ideally related to recreation, volunteers, and/or technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with a diverse audience; you must be passionate about working with seniors!
• The ability to meaningfully engage volunteers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and motivation they need to be successful.
• The skills to distill information and present it during engaging and informative presentations and training workshops.
• A demonstrated understanding and track record of championing diversity and accessibility issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Professional attitude, results-oriented, strategic and flexible.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• 1-3 years of experience in program development and delivery.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (Communications, Technology, Accessibility, Education, Recreation, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of adaptive technology or a passion to learn.
• Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit or charity.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings as needed).
• Moderate travel will be required; a driver\xe2\x80\x99s license is not required.
• Working in an office with some occasional \xe2\x80\x9cwork from home\xe2\x80\x9d days.

Benefits

Apply now!

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We\'re excited to review your application!
Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant. Closing date: April 21, 2023

About us

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we\'re on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we\'re not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We\'re inviting you to be part of the conversation. Our diversity is our strength \xe2\x80\x93 we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to join us in expanding our capacity for inclusion in the broadest sense. To this end, we strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We enthusiastically invite applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience is a definite asset. CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Our team\'s health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy. At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let\'s talk.