Job Description

About us

At DARO, we build systems that really work for organizations that do real-world good. Based in Montreal, Canada, we work with the social sector to improve information flows across organizations and ecosystems. Our work often deals with complex, persistent, and interconnected problems that require digging deep to find solutions that serve the public good.

We focus on using and generating open and public data to help funders and nonprofits inform their programs and strategies. We also apply our unique expertise to systems-level issues and projects related to data and information in the nonprofit sector. DARO's founders have been at the forefront of community technology for the last twenty years. We have been internationally recognized leaders in the field of community wireless internet access, and open data for the nonprofit sector.

About the position

Reporting to a Senior Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of DARO's consulting and other projects. They will focus on tracking the priorities, deliverables, and timelines for multiple projects with multiple clients, as directed by Project Leads. They will be working on diverse data and technology projects related to social good, with leading organizations in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors.

In addition, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for working on and completing project deliverables as required, learning about clients' needs, helping to diagnose and design solutions for client pain points, and for effective and positive client management. This can include: conducting user needs interviews, distilling user or technical requirements from interviews, resolving technical data/workflow issues, developing elements of information architecture, and implementation support for solutions.

This is a learning position - the Project Coordinator is expected to rapidly learn and incorporate new skills, and advance rapidly in the company if successful to independently lead projects.

You will also support the company by coordinating other activities related to our projects, social mission, and objectives as needed. This will involve working on exciting and unique projects in this sector, and interacting with key sector leaders.

Responsibilities

Your specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Coordinating and managing projects. Developing, coordinating, and owning project plans and timelines - and leading their execution. Reporting to and communicating with clients and partners on a regular basis, using appropriate methods, channels, and tools. Interacting with and managing vendors according to project plans. Creating effective, clear deliverables and communication materials as needed (e.g. training documents, project updates, charts, and visuals). Participating in and supporting the work of the Senior Manager and staff on other projects as needed. Taking on administrative responsibilities as needed, including scheduling client meetings and stakeholder interviews. Learning (self-directed) about new skills, technology, and topics as needed.

Benefits

A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team. A competitive base salary. An impact statement you can be genuinely proud of. Opportunities for career advancement - we are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals. Blue Cross Extended Health Benefits plan. Minimum three weeks of vacation time - (we are currently trialing an unlimited vacation policy).
Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We're very interested in passion, commitment, and ability to think critically and solve difficult problems. Our work doesn't follow a template and we don't expect our staff to either. If you think you'd be right for this role, please apply!

We are committed to a work environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

Contract Details

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Location: Montreal preferred, but willing to hire remote throughout Canada for the right candidate.

Montreal staff work a hybrid schedule in our Griffintown office (in-office 3 days per week, WFH for 2 days)*

Job Types: Full-time, Maternity Leave Replacement (1 year contract)

Pay: CAD $50,000-$65,000 per year

We know that applying for a job takes a lot of time and energy and we treat every application with care and attention.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Only applications that include a short cover letter will be considered. It doesn't need to be long--just tell us about your experience and how you'd be a good fit. Two paragraphs is great!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Paid time off Profit sharing Work from home
Application question(s):

Please ensure you include a cover letter with your application.
Work Location: Remote