Community Coordinator
Community Coordinator
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16-06-2025
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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Full Time Position Travel Required
Location: Remote (with frequent travel across Canada)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Three-month probation period)
Salary Range: $37000 $40000 (commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Program Manager
Start Date: August 1 2025 (negotiable if necessary)
Benefits: Health Dental and Life Insurance (after probation)
About Outside Looking In (OLI)
Outside Looking In (OLI) is a national non-profit organization offering transformative dance and arts-based education programs to Indigenous youth across Canada from urban centres to fly-in communities. OLI uses dance to empower students to stay in school build confidence and celebrate cultural expression.
We are looking for dynamic adaptable and passionate Community Coordinators to help deliver our OLI Dance Program in Indigenous communities across Canada. Youll serve as the primary connection between OLI and the community coordinating logistics supporting youth and volunteers and ensuring high-quality program delivery. This is a travel-intensive role that offers meaningful community engagement and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Travel & Program Implementation- Travel to 34 assigned communities throughout the school year (23 trips/month 5 days each).
- Create a safe inclusive and inspiring environment for Indigenous youth to participate in the OLI Dance Program.
- Work in partnership with local schools community leaders volunteers alumni staff choreographers and interns.
- Lead program milestones across the year:
- Pre-Launch (JulyAugust): Support planning training and material prep.
- Launch (SeptOct): Travel to communities to kick off the program and build relationships.
- Mid-Year (NovFeb): Track progress conduct check-ins assess youth eligibility and address challenges.
- Project Season (MarApr): Coordinate local and national show preparation with youth and families.
- Camp & Show (May): Participate in a two-week national camp and performance supporting logistics and camp leadership.
- Post-Show (MayJune): Collect feedback complete reports and prepare for the following year.
Core Duties
- Cultivate strong professional and healthy relationships with youth families educators and volunteers.
- Ensure consistent program delivery and follow up on youth attendance behaviour academics and choreography readiness.
- Track and assess youth eligibility for OLI Camp and Show through various performance and participation rubrics.
- Support community show preparation or video projects for stay groups.
- Facilitate parent/guardian meetings travel coordination and chaperone orientations in preparation for the away group.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and provide regular program updates to the Program Manager and Associate Director.
- Film and document program highlights and community experiences.
- Submit timely reports assessments and evaluations throughout the program cycle.
- Provide updates regarding Future Leader ABCs and overall progress to the Future Leader Director/Manager.
- Support the Future Leader Director/Manager with relevant tasks and internal/external communications.
- Invest in the professional development of Alumni Staff and Interns through mentorship feedback and growth opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
- A highly organized and proactive relationship builder who thrives in diverse fast-paced and evolving environments.
- Culturally sensitive and respectful of Indigenous communities youth and leadership.
- Comfortable with frequent travel and adaptable to remote and changing settings.
- A mentor and positive role model for youth with a team-first mindset strong communication skills and strong professional boundaries that support healthy and respectful interactions with youth and community members.
Qualifications
- Experience coordinating programs in remote cross-cultural or community-based settings.
- Warm approachable adaptable and professional.
- Strong communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with working alongside youth artists educators or volunteers.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and youth-centred approaches is an asset.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel regularly.
- Access to reliable internet and a private remote work setup.
- Dance or performance background is a plus.
- First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid certification is an asset.
- Experience working with Indigenous or racialized youth is strongly preferred.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations Mtis Inuit) and those with lived experience in Indigenous communities.
For any questions contact Queenie Seguban Associate Director of Programs Dance
Application Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to be considered for upcoming programming cycles. Applications will close July 18th 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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