The successful individual will be required to work in our physical office at 400 Elliott Avenue, and within
the KFL&A community. Scheduled 8-day travel to Windsor for train-the-trainer training will be required at the end of November 2024, with accommodation and travel expenses covered. There may be a need for periodic travel for re-training.

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Contract Start Date: November 4th, 2024
Contract End Date: March 31, 2025 with possibility of renewal on a fiscal annual basis until
March 31st, 2028 (pending funding)

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About Our Centre:
The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (SACK) is a feminist, not-for-profit organization providing
free, confidential, non-judgemental support for survivors of sexual violence in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. We provide support to survivors of all genders, ages 12 and up, who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence.

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Position Overview:
SACK is seeking a woman-identified or non-binary Program Coordinator to oversee the program
implementation of a sexual assault resistance education program for trans and cis-gender adolescents, “Girls-Flip the Script with EAAA TM”. The Program Coordinator position is funded through a Public Health Agency of Canada grant awarded to Drs. Charlene Senn and Sara Crann in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor.

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Reporting to the Director of Program and Fund Development and the Executive Director, in this role you will be responsible for the following tasks/activities:

• Oversee the overall program implementation, ensuring smooth execution of all activities

• Attend and participate in a week long train-the-trainer training in Windsor with 1-2 other staff members

• Plan and coordinate a 9-day facilitator training program

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Program Facilitators

• Assign tasks and supervise the Research Assistant

• Schedule and coordinate the implementation of the program

• Maintain and replace program materials as needed

• Recruit 14-18 year old participants for the program

• Participate in the Girls-Flip the ScriptTM Community of Practice

• Represent SAC Kingston in intervention research collaboration with the University of Windsor team

  • ​Attend regular meetings and maintain communication with the University of
    Windsor team

• Handle ongoing administrative tasks related to the program

• Assist and oversee the Research Assistant and Program Facilitators

• Additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Program and Fund Development​

 

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Social Sciences (i.e. Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Work, etc); a Master’s degree or a teaching certificate is considered an asset

• Experience in research settings or roles

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively and professionally

• The ability to work independently, to set and schedule priorities, to anticipate and meet deadlines, and to perform and cope well with multiple responsibilities, tasks, and priorities

• Comfort discussing sexually explicit content in a group context

• Experience managing research grant budgets is considered an asset

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Please note that the satisfactory completion of a criminal record check with vulnerable
populations screening is required for this role.

 

We would love it if you had:

• Access to a vehicle, and a valid driver's license

• Previous experience working with young people

• Knowledge and/or experience of education and group facilitation

• Knowledge and/or experience of working within a trauma-informed framework

 

Compensation Package:

This role is a contract position, full time, 35 hours per week. The project will end on March 31,
2028. Contracts will be renewed at the start of each fiscal year (April 1-March 31).

Starting Salary Band: $25.00-$29.00

At SACK we offer competitive health benefits subsidies for our contract staff. The prospective
candidates will be eligible for these subsidies upon successful completion of their probationary
period. In order to protect the physical and mental health of our staff, we also offer a generous
sick/mental health day policy that all employees will be entitled to from their first day in our
centre.

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Application Process:

We recognize that BIPOC and other equity-deserving community members are disproportionately affected by sexual violence. At SACK, we have promised to do better in representing our community and taking meaningful steps toward eliminating systematic racism and oppression. In line with this commitment, we strongly encourage applicants who self-identify as belonging to BIPOC, newcomer, gender diverse, and other equity-deserving groups to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a resume (max 3 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) in a
PDF format to Hiring@sackingston.com with the subject line “Flip the Script Program Coordinator”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis so we encourage applicants to submit their full application as soon as possible. The deadline for submitting a full application is October 7th, 2024 at 5 pm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

SACK is committed to providing accommodations upon request at all stages of the hiring process. If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us at Hiring@sackingston.com.