Les Maisons Transitionnelles O3 – ON OUR OWN is a non-profit community organization that provides affordable housing and life skills programs to young parents aged 16 to 30 years old and their children (aged 5 and under). We are a small, dynamic team looking to hire someone who is passionate about social change, community building, food security and developing programs for young parents. Our program includes group workshops scheduled two evenings a week, community activities and events for families and individualized ongoing support.
Duties will Include:
Programming:
• Under the supervision of the resident coordinator organize resident workshops (contact and schedule guest facilitators, promote workshops and follow up on resident attendance)
• Supervise the activities of our cooking programs (Collective Kitchen & Program Meals)
• As a workshop facilitator, plan and deliver workshops on themes such as, cooking, communication and skill-building
• Provide leadership and support to resident led initiatives
• Compile program statistics and workshop evaluation for reporting back to the board, grant reports and Annual Report
• Connect residents with community activities and resources and provide accompaniment to an organization (when appropriate)
Administrative:
• Telephone intake assessment, assisting with information sessions for new residents and supporting the selection process
• Coordinating and maintaining current information about other community organizations for the purpose of informing our residents about relevant local activities and services
• Provide ongoing communication from the office (written, in-person or by phone) with the residents about programming, community events and organizational updates (as needed)
• Receiving rent and maintain records of receipt for bookkeeper
• Answering phones, making appointments and photocopying
• General support to the resident coordinator and other staff (as needed)