Trans Programs at The 519 Church Street Community Centre include a range of programs and services that seek to improve community supports and quality of life for trans people in Toronto. Trans Youth Toronto (TYT) has been running on Wednesday evenings from 5-9pm since 2001, providing a supportive, safer space for trans youth and youth exploring their gender identity to meet, share their experiences, get resources and referrals and participate in relevant programming. TYT is a peer-led program.

Healthy TransActions is a 19-month project that aims to engage trans youth in new opportunities for healthy, fun physical activity. The program recognizes the unique systemic, practical and personal barriers to participation in sports and recreation, healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle that many trans youth face. It will feature free programming including trans-only swim nights, boxing, yoga, climbing and many other amazing opportunities. We are seeking a Project Facilitator to plan and implement Healthy TransActions in collaboration with 519 staff, project partners and a diversity of trans youth.

Responsibilities

·          Develop and implement successful outreach and community-engagement strategies

·          Coordinate all project activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including venue bookings, workshop facilitator bookings, equipment rentals, supplies purchasing, transportation arrangements and food plans

·          Maintain project statistics and participant communication tools

·          Coordinate project-related spending

·          Engage project volunteers and support mentorship opportunities

·          Assist in the development and implementation of project evaluation using various evaluative tools such as surveys, individual and group interviews 

·          Provide overall administrative support for the project including meeting minutes for the project advisory group

·          Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience Required

·          Openly identify as a queer/trans person, represented in the broad spectrum of queer/trans identities. Trans youth under 29 years of age preferred. 

·          Have a thorough understanding of the needs of trans youth and the issues/barriers they face. Lived experience is a definite asset.

·          Have a keen interest in increasing the participation of trans youth in physical activity and other aspects of healthy living

·          Previous experience in project coordination and group facilitation, especially with youth

·          Have a solid understanding of working within an anti-oppression framework

·          Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team

·          Good written and verbal communication skills

·          Strong administrative skills including computer proficiency and an excellent phone manner

·          Reliable on a weekly basis; available Tuesdays, Wednesdays (including evenings) and Fridays (including some evenings)

·          First Aid Certification and Criminal Reference Check Required

·          Some familiarity with a variety of recreation facilities and opportunities in Toronto and the surrounding area a definite asset.

Hourly wage:     $16.03 plus vacation pay

Please submit a covering letter stating your specific qualifications and resume to:

Hiring Committee – Healthy TransActions Project Facilitator, 519 Church Street Community Centre, 519 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C9

Or email your covering letter and resume to:

jgonsalves@the519.org with subject line: Hiring Committee – Healthy TransActions Project Facilitator

Application Deadline Wednesday, September 16, 2010

The 519 Church Street Community Centre actively encourages 
applications from all equity seeking groups