Membership Coordinator

Why make ONWA your career choice? Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members: Competitive salaries Generous paid vacation time Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time Additional paid stat and civic holidays 35 hour work week Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer. Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 12% with organization match pending position Paid sick days Paid cultural/personal wellness days Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Ongoing professional development. Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions VISION: At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come. SCOPE: The Membership Coordinator will work with ONWA Chapter and Council membership to ensure the Building Indigenous Women’s Leadership Program is delivered to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous women and organizations across the province of Ontario. The Membership Coordinator will have strong communication and relationship skills required to coordinate and host meetings, provincial events and training. They will be responsible for developing and enhancing community relationships with ONWA services and membership. QUALIFICATIONS: Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, or business service along with 3-5 years' experience in a community setting. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Experience coordinating workshops and/or conferences. Experience with resource development and implementation. Knowledge of train the trainer model. Ability to network with strong partnership building skills. Awareness of Community Resources Provincially. Excellent administrative/coordination duties. Excellent written, oral and communication skills Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively. Knowledge of Indigenous Culture, Tradition, and Aboriginal Community. Knowledge and understanding of current issues affecting Aboriginal women and their families. Ability to speak an Indigenous language an asset. Experience with financial management. Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback. Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives. Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively. Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines. Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment. Ability to travel. Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license. Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1 st Aid/CPR. A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA. Knowledge of Indigenous Culture, Traditions, and Indigenous Community Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset. Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill. The full salary range for this role is $56,400 - $69,405 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at [email protected].