Partner, Community Initiatives (Remote)

Title: Partner Community Initiatives

Department: Philanthropy & Community

Reporting to: Lead Ecosystem Partnerships & Convening

Location: Remote - Canada(Candidates based in British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario Nova Scotia or willing to relocate)

Compensation: CAD 68000 - CAD 86000

Who We Are:

World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational economic and social inclusion of immigrants refugees and international students. For 50 years WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through decades of experience as a leader in global education WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy designing programs and providing philanthropic funding we partner with a diverse set of organizations leaders and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Together with its partners WES enables people to learn work and thrive in new places. For more information about WES please visit our website at .

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Lead Ecosystem Partnerships & Convening the Community Initiatives Partner is responsible for planning and delivering capacity-sharing and convening activities that strengthen partner readiness and collective action to participate equally in systems change. This role turns strategy into well-run high-quality learning experiences and convenings as well as acts as a bridge through partnering closely with the Community Centering and Partnerships team to ensure partners insights that can inform decisions priorities and broader strategy are shared with internal teams.

This role works closely with partners and internal teams to ensure capacity sharing and convening activities are practical inclusive and aligned with community priorities while continuously improving based on feedback and learning.

What Youll Do:

Coordination and delivery management(40%)

• Support the teams leadership who are responsible for translating community intelligence into concrete priorities that inform the team decisions about partner pathways through strong planning collaborative decision making and clear communication.
• Work closely with internal teams in the Systems Change division to ensure partnerships coordination and alignment with other Systems Change teams across WES.
• Manage logistical and operational readiness for activities and convenings (timelines facilitation prep vendor/consultant coordination as applicable) anticipating risks and removing barriers through proactive problem solving.

Activity and program design (25%)

• Plan and manage the delivery of high-quality capacity-sharing agendas and learning experiences that equip partners with tools and technical skills to sustain engagement in systems change with clear outcomes and measures of progress.
• Design and manage convening agendas and collective action experiences that align diverse actors around a shared vision and practices strengthening teamwork collaboration and mission-aligned action.
• Co-create facilitation plans run-of-show documents and post-convening follow-through that turn dialogue into commitments decisions next steps and shared learning centering inclusion cultural awareness and participant voice.
• Develop simple repeatable templates (agenda design partner follow-up learning capture) that strengthen planning process improvement and consistent delivery across geographies.
• Establish an inclusive participant care and accessibility approach for convenings in collaboration with the Lead and Co-lead Ecosystem Partnerships and Convening (language access stipends/compensation norms and trauma-aware or culturally responsive facilitation as appropriate) adapting delivery to partner needs.
• Manage relationships initiatives documentation implementation and track progress of both capacity sharing and partners convening activities

Relationship development and management (20%)

• Help develop and maintain trust-based and long-term relationships with immigrant-led organizations/groups/coalitions.
• Partner closely with the Lead Community Power to oversee the operational link between the Community Power team and the internal Community Centering and Partnership Lead ensuring active communication timely coordination and strong relationship maintenance.
• Lead internal alignment activities (briefs Intentional learning decision points co-planning sessions) that translate partner insights into clear influence-ready recommendations and mission-aligned inputs for WES strategic bets supported by excellent writing and synthesis.

Field sensing insights and continuous improvement(15%)

• Capture and synthesize ground-truth intelligence from activities and partner interactions using a learning orientation to surface patterns clarify priorities and inform problem solving for the teams Co-Leads and Lead.
• Use feedback loops (partner feedback participation data observed barriers) to iterate agendas formats and support pathways over time strengthening results orientation adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to external thought leadership by translating insights from convenings and partner engagement into clear lessons examples and materials that inform broader field conversations.

Your Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Community Development Social Justice & Community Engagement Adult Education & Community Development or equivalent of education and experience.
• 5 years of track record experience designing and delivering convenings learning experiences or multi-stakeholder initiatives preferably in the nonprofit philanthropy or international development sector(s).
• 3 years of strong project management planning and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives timelines and stakeholders while delivering high-quality outputs.
• Exceptional leadership conflict resolution time management and adaptability in high-pressure fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles and inclusive facilitation including agenda design run-of-show development and post-event follow-through that supports shared decisions and results.
• Experience in designing participatory culturally aware co-creation processes with community-based partners centering lived experience and power-aware practices.
• Proven ability to synthesize qualitative insights (partner feedback field sensing learning capture) into clear recommendations that support problem solving decision making and actionable internal briefs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate complex ideas into accessible materials (templates briefs facilitation guides).
• Excellent relationship building and teamwork skills; proven ability to collaborate across diverse partners and internal teams and operate effectively as a bridge across functions.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion equity and accessibility in program delivery (e.g. language access participant care strength-based trauma-aware and culturally responsive practices as appropriate).
• Oversite the operational and logistical planning experience for events/convenings including vendor/consultant relationships.
• Adaptability and learning orientation: ability to work in ambiguity building feedback loops and iterating based on learning to improve quality consistency and outcomes over time.
• Experience supporting collective impact efforts or cross-sector coalitions (shared measurement aligned activities continuous communication) with an ability to influence without formal authority.
• Knowledge and ability to use evaluation and learning frameworks/tools (developmental evaluation and impact evaluation learning and monitoring dashboards participation data pulse surveys) to inform continuous improvement.
• Competence with common collaboration and project tools and virtual convening platforms (e.g. Teams Zoom Miro/Mural) to support planning and coordinated delivery.

Desired

• Experience working across the US and Canada and/or with geographically distributed partners; able to adapt approaches to local context and cultural considerations.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills relevant to partner communities (e.g. French/English or other languages).

What We Offer:

Joining our team at WES means embarking on a purpose-driven career with a global impact where you contribute daily to making a tangible difference in the lives of people worldwide. Youll thrive in an employee-centric environment with access to learning opportunities pathways for personal and professional development and recognition of your achievements. Our inclusive mission-driven culture values employees and focuses on investing in our people through our culture people framework and programming while offering the flexibility of remote work options.

• Work-Life Harmony: We believe that success is all about maintaining balance. Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling paired with generous time-off policies designed to assist you in maintaining a healthy equilibrium between your personal and professional commitments. Our comprehensive wellness programs and work environment are focused on fostering your well-being.
• Rewards and Recognition: Your dedication and achievements are the cornerstone of our success. We recognize the importance of valuing your hard work which is why we offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and tangible rewards to celebrate your contributions.
• Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to nurturing growth within our team recognizing that growth is essential to providing opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development. To prioritize your learning and success we invest in comprehensive training programs and offer tuition reimbursement opportunities. We promote a culture of continuous learning that empowers you to thrive and evolve in your career.
• Innovation and Impact: Engage in work that directly transforms lives and empowers individuals and communities by expanding access to global educational and professional pathways. Join us in fostering a culture that values innovation embraces new approaches and leverages transformation to implement and drive impactful change.
• Community and Connection: Our team is made up of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds who have varying perspectives and ideas. Our diverse workforce reflects the global community we serve and we take pride in it. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and included. Experience the power of connection by participating in a range of activities including employee-led resource groups town halls collaborative team events meaningful volunteer opportunities and initiatives that promote equity celebrate diversity and cultivate a strong sense of belonging within our organization.

Values:

• Opportunity - We open doors so people can build better futures.
• Inclusion - We become stronger more creative and more resilient when we embrace diversity.
• Equity - We uphold fairness and justice in our work and actions.
• Enterprising - We are resourceful inventive and driven.

Inclusive Recruitment Process:

We welcome all applicants irrespective of their experience perfectly fitting the job description as we value diverse and innovative viewpoints. At our organization individuals who thrive in a culture of continuous learning and inclusive teamwork excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Our Commitment:

World Education Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment from recruitment and hiring to promotions training and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal state and local anti-discrimination laws. For us diversity goes beyond compliance its about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you require assistance and/or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please contact us at were here to support you. Our Talent Acquisition team is happy to work with you to find solutions that meet your needs.

For more information about WES please visit our website at

This position is an existing vacancy and is currently open for hire.