Job Description

Company Overview

WE is a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. Our vision is to shift the world from \xe2\x80\x9cme\xe2\x80\x9d to \xe2\x80\x9cwe.\xe2\x80\x9d Our mission is to empower all people to change the world, locally and globally, achieving transformative outcomes for themselves and others.

WE - Making good, doable.

Job Summary

WE is seeking a strong, detail-oriented leader to act as Associate Director, Executive Communications and Projects to join the Executive Office. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief of Staff, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure the fulfilment of Executive Office activities and advancement of organizational priorities. The individual will oversee the day-to-day management of the Co-Founder\xe2\x80\x99s communications and operations needs, working closely with senior teams throughout the organization.

This individual must be passionate and committed to the core beliefs of the organization\xe2\x80\x94the WE.org Philosophy.

Are you passionate about helping youth realize their power in changing the world? ME to WE is a new kind of social enterprise for people who want to help change the world with their daily choices. Through our media, products and leadership experiences, we support WE Charity\xe2\x80\x98s work with youth creating global change. Every trip, t-shirt, song, book, speech, thought, smile and choice adds up to a lifestyle that\xe2\x80\x99s part of the worldwide movement of WE. ME to WE Leadership seeks several dynamic individuals to work at ME to WE\xe2\x80\x99s Take Action Camp, a social issues-focused week-long leadership camp that takes place over 7 consecutive weeks throughout the summer based out of Bethany Hills, Ontario (1.5 hours from Toronto). This position is to be filled with passionate, responsible, organized and confident individuals who will assist with a variety of different administrative, facilitation, and programming roles. Successful candidates should be knowledgeable about social issues, leadership skills, action planning, and have experience working on teams and directly with youth. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing post-secondary education opportunities such as college and/or university and are involved with the WE Movement. In addition, candidates are highly encouraged to attend Take Action Camp, Advanced Facilitator Training, or an Alumni Trips with ME to WE before applying. We are hiring for this position over the summer months, inclusive of a break each Saturday afternoon-Sunday morning, and a one-week break (dates to be discussed with Take Action Camp Director). A stipend will be paid upon completion of the contract. Room and board will be provided for the duration of the summer, aside from the one-week break (during that you are responsible for own food and housing \xe2\x80\x93 transportation to and from Toronto can be arranged).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as a Counselor for a group of youth (ages 9-12, 13-14 or 15-18). This includes: leading team builders, energizers, and action planning activities; creating bonds with youth to support their development; encourage leadership skills; caring for camper health and first aid; managing group dynamics and camper emotional well-being; escalating issues as needed.
• Program preparation and execution: organizing supplies, materials and tasks for camp programming as needed.
• Preparing for eight Toronto Take Action Camp weeks, which may include administrative and facility duties.
• Assist in executing programming including opening ceremonies, camp-wide challenges, meal-time programs and choice time.
• Support full-time ME to WE Facilitators in leadership skills, social issues and action planning-focused workshops.
• Professional Development opportunities will include: program development and execution, group dynamics and conflict management, youth facilitation, goal-setting.
• Writing, playing and/or performing a skill, and willingness to possibly teach it - music, art, drama, sports, etc.
• Understanding WE Charity and ME to WE programming
• Experience teaching, training, or running workshops
• Travel experience Counselors will report to the Associate Director of Camp Operations, Megan Castrucci, and the Take Action Camp Directors.

Qualifications and Skills

• 19 years of age or older
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification is required
• Previous camp experience is considered an asset
• Proven facilitation skills: ability to plan, create and deliver fun and engaging leadership skills-focused workshops, where participants learn through experiential education techniques
• Be dynamic, engaging speakers and facilitators with the ability to speak in front of, and interact effectively with, a variety of people from different backgrounds and ages
• Has a passionate interest in social issues and the motivation to continue learning more
• Has strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities within tight deadlines
• Possesses excellent communication skills, and is open to giving and receiving regular feedback
• Has the ability to work effectively and easily individually, in a partnership, and within a team
• Exercises good judgment when working with youth and is a positive role model for young people
• Takes initiative, is confident in conflict resolution, is solution-focused and self-directed
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic, even under tiring or stressful situations
• Comfortable with physical activity \xe2\x80\x93 camp-style games often include a lot of movement

What makes us unique...
WE is a family of organizations that makes doing good, doable, and that gives people the tools to make a difference in their communities and around the world. WE Charity empowers domestic and international change. ME to WE is a social enterprise that creates socially conscious products and experiences to help support the charity. And WE Day fills stadiums around the world with the greatest celebration of social good. WE Schools works in over 14,000 schools across North America, delivering curriculum to educators that teaches youth service learning to help better the world. WE also engages families and companies in supporting 2,500+ local and global causes by volunteering millions of hours of service, using their everyday shopping choices for good, and raising millions of dollars that directly benefit their local communities and the world. Globally, our teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have provided more than 1 million people with clean water, built over 1,000 schools and schoolrooms overseas, and empowered more than 200,000 children with access to education. WE was founded more than 20 years ago by social entrepreneurs, brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger.

WE values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of WE\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment process should contact the People Operations and Culture Department by email at hr@we.org. As required by applicable legislation, WE will consult with applicants requesting such an accommodation to ensure that WE\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs, including in relation to the materials or processes to be used by WE.

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