Cohort Coordinator
Salary, Details & Benefits
Application Deadline: August 1st, 2023
Effective Date: On or after September 6, 2023
Hours of Work: Permanent part time (20 hours per week)
Place of work: Remote / virtual
Pay: $30,000 - $35,000 per year based on experience
Perks & Benefits: Flexible schedule, casual work environment, opportunity to create significant positive social change.
Reports To: Karen Schulman Dupuis, Vice President Advocacy & Impact
Organization Overview
The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce ( CanWCC ) is a nationally incorporated, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to advocacy, advancement, and connection for and on behalf of its members. CanWCC's membership consists of diverse women-identified entrepreneurs and businesses that are at least 50% woman(en)-owned and led.
CanWCC focuses on three key interwoven activities to support its members:
Connection - through the development of a national network of women entrepreneurs, business owners, and the organizations that serve them.
Advocacy - on behalf of members, informed by members and supported by the national network.
Advancement - at both the micro- and macro-level, facilitating economic opportunities for women business owners and building a stronger Canadian economy.
The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) believes that gender expression and identity is a fundamental right. We welcome all women, as well as non-binary people to become members.
CanWCC is committed to inclusive and anti-discrimination practices in relation to those who identify as women and non-binary participants. We aim to ensure that all members', volunteers', directors', officers', and employees' rights are respected and protected.
CanWCC confirms that gender identity or expression is not in any way related to one's eligibility for participating as a volunteer or employee.
CanWCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us when contacted for an interview.
See https://canwcc.ca for more information.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Cohort Manager is responsible for managing a group of participants, also known as a cohort, in the CanWCC's grant-funded program, Flip The Script (FTS). The Cohort Manager will work closely with Vice President, Advocacy & Impact and program staff to provide support and guidance to cohort members, monitor their progress, and ensure that they have a positive experience in the program. The successful candidate will be able to build relationships with cohort members and create a supportive and engaging environment for them. This role will also work closely with the CanWCC Program Manager to support required activities with CanWCC members.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a cohort of 1200 participants in the Flip The Script (FTS) program (600 members per cohort).
Provide guidance and support to cohort members throughout the program.
Connect the cohort members to the greater CanWCC membership community.
Develop and maintain relationships with cohort members to create a supportive and engaging environment.
Monitor cohort members' progress and provide feedback to program staff.
Ensure that cohort members are meeting program requirements and goals.
Facilitate group meetings and activities for the cohort.
Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement strategies to support cohort members' success.
Provide regular updates on cohort progress to program staff and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records of cohort members' progress and program activities.
Ensure that all program activities are in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Desired Skills & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as social work, psychology, or education.
Core Competency Requirements
Comfortable using computer applications, including:
Google: GMail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Chat
Asana (intermediate skill)
Miro (advanced skill)
Zoom (intermediate skill)
Circle (basic skill)
Keap (basic skill)
Smith.ai (basic skill)
Able to learn new applications quickly
Professional, reliable, courteous, and discreet
Experience in program management, preferably in a not-for-profit context.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with diverse groups of people, including those from different backgrounds and cultures.
Knowledge of best practices for cohort management.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with program evaluation methods and tools.
A commitment to the mission and values of CanWCC
How to Apply
Send a cover letter & resume to jobs@canwcc.ca ; please include the job title in the subject line. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.