ATTENTION-DEADLINE APPLICATION EXTENDED TO TODAY (MAY 31st):
Job Opportunity :
Project Coordinator
28 Month Contract
The Canadian
Association of the Deaf has received federal funding support for a 28-month
project that requires a highly skilled and very energetic Project Coordinator.
Starting date: 10
June 2013
End date: 9
October 2015
Responsibilities: This is a
very demanding position that involves a broad range of responsibilities. You will outreach to various health
organizations, charities, and foundations; solicit and negotiate their
partnership in our project activities; seek funding and sponsorships to
underwrite expenses related to the partnerships; create “Simple Language”
versions of health-related information; produce ASL-LSQ video versions of the
information; produce text versions to accompany the Signed videos; disseminate
and promote these products; and manage website and social media promotional
activities.
Requirements: Proven
expertise in creating easy-to-understand text and Signed video versions of
complex information such as government publications (writing, directing, performing,
post-production) -- include samples in your application. Proven experience in working in
partnership with different kinds of charitable organizations, including both
Deaf and non-Deaf organizations. Highly
skilled in social media and website management.
Success in soliciting sponsorships and fundraising from corporations,
foundations, and businesses. Deep
understanding of Deaf culture and language.
Commitment to the project for the full term of 28 months.
Languages: Complete
fluency in at least two of the following is required: ASL, LSQ, written
English, written French.
Location: Preferably
but not necessarily Ottawa
We offer an
excellent salary and benefits. This
is a full-time position (35 hours/week).
Send your resume
by 31 May 2013 to jroots@cad.ca.
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Due to the nature
of this position, preference will be given to applicants who are Deaf.
