Project Coordinator, Diversity Youth Fellowship

UARR is currently taking applications for Diversity Youth Fellowship Project Coordinator starting this Fall! 

Deadline to apply is December 3rd! 

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Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Diversity Youth Fellowship

Term: 35 hours/week from January 2022 to December 2022 (with a possibility of extension)

 

Responsibilities:

  • Organizing the outreach to promote the various anti-racism education programs
  • Engage community stakeholders in supporting the assigned initiatives
  • Implement a fundraising strategy to raise funds for the fellowship program in general and for the anti-racism education initiatives
  • Recruit, coach and support Youth Fellowship leads and provide support for their fellowship coordination
  • Recruit and support close to 100 volunteers for the various anti-racism education initiatives
  • Liaise with city staff and elected representatives to support the DYF project in Toronto and explore ways to expand the program to other cities across Canada
  • Coordinate the evaluation of the youth fellowship and anti-racism education projects
  • Assist with other duties as assigned including any time sensitive COVID19 related responses needed to be under-taken by the organization
  • Assist with other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum two years of experience in project management, including design, delivery and evaluation
  • Experience in working with various diverse communities, especially on youth leadership programs
  • Experience in fundraising and marketing for community development and education projects
  • Familiarity of issues impacting the POC youth and the knowledge of the various community assets and resources available
  • Understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppression framework and principles
  • Strong communication skills and social media skills
  • Experience in managing volunteers, and supervising staff
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills
  • Strong computer skills including skills related to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

 

Compensation: $40,000 to $50,000 annual salary (depending on qualifications and experience)

Please submit your résumé and cover letter by December 3rd, 2021 by 2pm, to:

[email protected]

 


UARR is committed to employment equity & encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Urban Alliance on Race Relations (UARR) is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Coordinator to support both administrative operations and the coordination of core programs. This role will serve as a vital link between the Executive Director, program leads, and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of programs and the smooth functioning of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Evaluation

  • Assist with coordination and evaluation of UARR’s three flagship programs: Equity in Education, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Institute, & Diversity Youth Fellowship
  • Support the collection and analysis of internal and external data to measure program impact and inform strategy
  • Prepare program summaries and reports for distribution to funders, partners, and other stakeholders
  • Help maintain tools for program tracking, communications, and evaluation

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Serve as the first point of contact for all general inquiries, responding professionally to all emails and phone calls
  • Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and minute-taking for meetings with staff, stakeholders, and community partners
  • Manage organizational record-keeping, including digital and physical filing systems
  • Prepare correspondence and presentations, and update materials for external communications including website content, newsletters, and social media posts
  • Support the team with a variety of tasks such as collecting documents, performing data entry, and handling follow-up communications
  • Support maintenance of financial records, including tracking of expenses, payroll documentation, and accounts payable/receivable
  • Support administrative tasks related to fundraising initiatives

People & Culture Processes

  • Support the organization of Human Resources files, onboarding materials, and internal policies
  • Assist with recruitment efforts, including interview scheduling, reference checks, and drafting of contracts

Executive Support

  • Assist the Executive Director in planning and executing tasks related to the organization’s 10-Year Strategic Plan
  • Provide ad hoc administrative support to leadership as needed

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Communications) and/or equivalent experience is required
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in administration, program coordination, nonprofit operations, or a related field
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing correspondence, reports, or public-facing content
  • Comfortable with data entry, file management, and digital tools for communication and project tracking
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and communicate effectively
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage time effectively, take initiative, and adapt under pressure or when navigating competing priorities
  • Familiarity with basic financial processes (e.g., payroll support, invoicing, tracking expenses) and/or human resources coordination
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.)

Compensation: $45,000 to $52,000 annual salary (based on qualifications and experience).

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to [email protected] by June 25th, 2025.

Please state the title of the position you are applying for in your e-mail application.

UARR is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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