THE ORGANIZATION
The Martin Family Initiative (MFI) works in collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations to advance family, educational and economic well-being outcomes for Indigenous people, across the lifespan. Addressing emerging needs through Indigenous led practices lives at the core of what we do. We work with Indigenous leaders and educators to identify the wellbeing objectives they wish to see for their families and students they care about.
POSITION SUMMARY
MFI is seeking a TREES Network Coordinator to advance our mission of supporting Indigenous education and well-being. The primary focus is to oversee the comprehensive overhaul of our TREES (Training and Resources for Early Education and Schools) website, a comprehensive virtual learning platform that centers Indigenous perspectives, content, and usable knowledge resources geared toward educators, early childhood professionals, school leaders, administrators, policymakers, and more.
The ideal candidate will possess skills in strategic management (ideally within non-profit and educational settings), stakeholder engagement, e-learning, instructional design, and project management. A love of creative problem-solving and an interdisciplinary mindset will be powerful assets in this position.
This role reports to the Associate Director of Education. This is a one-year contract. The position is full-time and can be done remotely or from the MFI office in downtown Montréal.
Please email a PDF of your CV and a cover letter (approx. 250 words) by February 13th, 2025 to [email protected] with the subject: TREES Network Coordinator. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
The role:
STEWARDSHIP AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
+ Oversee the redesign of the TREES website, ensuring alignment with MFI’s goals and objectives
+ Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgetr4
+ Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to conduct meetings, and collect and synthesize feedback between web development and design contractors and MFI stakeholders
+ Incorporate best practices in instructional design, UX, and educational technology to optimize the TREES website’s effectiveness as an e-learning platform
+ Manage 1-2 direct report(s) on TREES Team (E-Learning Specialist; Intern/Co-Op Student)
+ Ensure effective implementation of TREES team programming and day-to-day operations
+ Implement bi-annual contribution reviews to evaluate performance of TREES staff, providing feedback and guidance for improvement
+ Support the professional development and growth of TREES team
+ Collaborate with Evaluation team to develop an evaluation framework for the TREES network user base, usage of resources, and content engagement
+ Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external organizations, vendors, and stakeholders to support MFI’s mission and objectives
GENERAL/ ADMIN
+ Work closely with MFI’s CEO, Associate Director of Education, Educational Well-Being Program Director, and Director of Strategic Partnerships to design and build educational programming and curriculum that supports wraparound, holistic learning environments
+ Collaborate with external partners such as school leadership, staff, and community
stakeholders to ensure TREES resources reflect their goals and aspirations for children and families
+ Participate in annual strategic plan review process in collaboration with MFI Leadership
Team
+ Advance a positive and inclusive internal culture that prioritizes an understanding of allyship, decolonization, innovative thinking and continuous improvement
+ Complete weekly time tracking using Monday.com accountability and project management tools
+ Ensure consistent quality of administrative processes, partner engagement and liaison; adherence to timelines and awareness of resources needed to achieve strategic goals
EXPECTATIONS OF THE ROLE
+ Work to maintain strong, high-level understanding of evolving regional, provincial/territorial, and Indigenous educational jurisdiction/ authority, priorities and realities to ensure MFI’s strategic alignment with evolving government structures and priorities
+ Work remotely and independently, with availability between 9 am to 5 pm in the time zone in which you are located
+ Adhere to all MFI travel and expense policy guidelines
+ Ensure all internal and external documents follow established production processes and adhere to existing style guidelines
+ Availability to travel, sometimes to remote and rural locations (roughly 1-2 times per quarter)
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Master’s degree in a related field – e.g. Indigenous Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in education program development, e-learning, or instructional design
+ Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, preferably in e-learning and/or nonprofit contexts
+ Knowledge of program evaluation and data analysis techniques
+ Knowledge around Indigenous education and/ or anti-colonial theory
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
+ Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (i.e. Monday.com)
+ Organization and planning skills, ability to effectively manage workflow and meet deadlines with multiple projects happening simultaneously
+ A valid driver’s license
BENEFITS
35-hour work week
Be a part of a tightly knit team with a thriving inclusive remote culture
3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
Professional development and Training opportunities
Competitive Benefits Plan (extended health, dental benefits, vision care, health spending): remove if necessary
Hybrid work model if based in Montréal
Worklife balance
Home-office equipment budget (for applicable roles)