Are you looking for a flexible role where you can help students tackle their academic challenges? Do you want to leverage your educational network in Halton Hills or Oakville to run impactful educational programs? If this sounds like you, then you are in luck! IDRF is seeking trainers to implement our Licensed to Learn peer-to-peer tutoring program in Halton Hills and Oakville. 

 About us:

 Founded in 1984, the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is a Top 100 Canadian Charity (Charity Intelligence 2023) that works globally to provide humanitarian aid and implement sustainable development projects in health, education, water and sanitation, emergency relief, and economic development. Licensed to Learn (L2L) is our education program in Canada, which has supported over 45,000 students with academic support. Our peer-tutoring model teaches high-achieving students to be empathetic mentors and strong leaders. They then support their peers who are struggling in school— at no cost to the students!

To see our impact, please watch this speech from Freddy, one of our many successful tutors: Watch Video

What you’ll be doing as an L2L Trainer:

• Leverage relationships with schools and community organizations to incorporate the L2L tutor training program 
• Deliver tutor training sessions
• Administer student surveys to assess program impact
• Lead check-in and review sessions with tutors
• Prepare and present tutor certificates and organize a program completion celebration 

What we’d like from you:

• Experience as a tutor, educator, teaching assistant, or workshop facilitator
• Post-secondary training in education, child and youth studies, leadership development, or a related discipline – recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Have a passion for education and supporting students facing academic challenges
• Have an open mind and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• A belief that all students can succeed under the right conditions
• Established professional relationships with teachers, principles and school administrators are considered TREMENDOUS assets 

What’s in it for you:

• This role is part-time and very flexible—you work with the schools to determine your schedule
• You can expect a 5-10 hour time commitment per program, which may run for a school term or the school year
• Trainers receive a $750 honorarium for each program completed
• Travel mileage will be reimbursed
• A fun and inclusive office culture

L2L is committed to hiring individuals whose lived and professional experience aligns with the diverse student communities we impact. Experience working with newcomers, at-risk youth, children, and youth from equity-seeking groups is considered an asset. All L2L Trainers must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check through their local police department. 

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for the 2024-25 school year. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Alison Rodriguez, Senior Program Manager, at ARodriguez@idrf.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the team at Licensed to Learn; however, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Content Marketing Coordinator 

Full Time- Position (37.5 hrs)  

Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, the Content Marketing Coordinator is responsible for generating content supporting IDRF’s organizational vision and mission, through three key sources:  

1. Reporting 

1. Social Media 

1. Website Content 

The abilities and strengths needed for this position require a self-directed, engaging, and organized disposition. This role depends on excellent writing abilities, while having analytical and creative depth to assess, develop and respond to the changing context of IDRF’s fast growing marketing team. A primary responsibility of this role is to develop core messaging and narratives to bring our organizational vision and priorities to life through storytelling and encouraging people to give.   The specific roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Creatively summarizing impact numbers and activities into reports for donors, mosques, and organizations. 
• Research, brainstorm and write SEO-focused copy for blogs, case studies, guides, landing pages and more. 
• Publish and update content on our website that meets the needs of our audience. 
• Provide recommendations and proofing for existing content- to better align to IDRF’s brand voice and digital marketing best practices. 
• Create meaningful content and conversations for our social media channels, following a social media strategy to build our audience. 

• Using AI tools to build efficiencies within the team, maintaining content calendar for social media, influencer, brand, and email marketing channels.  
• Strategically gather, develop, and distribute content across social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).   
• Support your fellow marketers with editing on landing pages, ads, etc. 
• Share ideas that shape our marketing strategy at large. 

What you bring 

• 3+ years’ writing experience, preferably working for NGOs, blogs, news organizations, magazines, or other publications. 
• Exceptional writing and editing skills. Must have the ability to identify tone and style for effective messaging for diverse audiences, with attention to detail, phrasing, and word choice.   
• A lifelong approach to learning that keeps you ahead of the latest content marketing trends. 
• A results-driven focus that motivates you to produce content that’s not only enjoyable but also supports team KPIs like lead and revenue generation. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.   

• An appreciation for the power of simplicity and an ability to make complex topics easily understood. 
• A strong sense of ownership and a keen eye for details that most others would miss. 
• Experience in graphic design or video production is an asset. 
• Superb organizational skills that ensure you meet deadlines and prioritize content projects effectively. 
• A growth mindset and plenty of creativity. 

• Proven ability to exercise diplomacy and good judgment.   
• Ability to work independently using strong initiative.   
• Ability to work as part of a fundraising team.    
• Understanding inclusive fundraising and accessibility practices is an asset.   
• Commitment to IDRF’s mission and values.   

IDRF is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion- principles that are fundamental to our mission. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we seek to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and high-performing culture in our office.    

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