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FOXY/SMASH Facilitator

FOXY (Fostering Open eXpression among Youth)
Published
Dec 3, 2021
Location
Yellowknife, or a community in the NWT, Nunavut, or Yukon,
Category
Job Type
Casual  
Salary
  • $32-35/hour

Description

FOXY is a non-profit organization based in Yellowknife that has reached over 7000 youth across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon since 2012. FOXY’s mission is to enhance the knowledge, health, and well-being of Northern and Indigenous youth through the arts and we are rooted in the core values of safety, shared knowledge, intersectionality, connections, northern, openness, culture, self-determination, trust and a strengths-based trauma-informed lens.  FOXY vision is to be innovative, well-resourced, and adaptive to the needs of Northerners and that youth are resilient, informed, and engaged in positive relationships with self, others, and their communities.

Through our FOXY (Fostering Open eXpression among Youth) and SMASH (Strength, Masculinities, and Sexual Health) programs, we offer arts-based, trauma-informed, culturally grounded, Northern-focused, comprehensive sexual and mental health education for youth of all genders in the NWT, Nunavut, and Yukon schools and community organizations (Sept-June) and through Peer Leader Retreats (currently held at Blachford Lake Lodge in July-August). FOXY is led by Dr. Candice Lys as Executive Director (ED) who holds a PhD in Public Health, and engages in community-based health research with youth in the North and evaluation of our programming.

Position Overview:

The FOXY/SMASH Facilitator is responsible for working with the FOXY team to develop and refine new programming, facilitate programming, outreach with youth and other partners, and research team support rooted in the FOXY Vision and Mission and the FOXY strategic plan.  Other tasks, as determined by the FOXY Executive Director or Director of Programs (such as support for grant writing or related to research) may be required.

Remuneration and Work Schedule

Remuneration is based upon experience, starting in the range of $32-35/hour. All travel expenses from your home community will be reimbursed according to FOXY travel policies.  Work hours vary according to workshop needs, and this is a flexible, casual, as-needed position. Generally, facilitators are asked to travel within the days of Monday-Friday, though occasionally travel may fall during the weekend or evenings due to flight schedules, driving times, weather conditions, etc.

Work Environment and Conditions:

The FOXY/SMASH facilitator is not based out of a central office and will travel to communities throughout the NT, NU, and YT to facilitate workshops with 2-3 other team members. Must have consistent access to their supervisor and other team members via email and phone during regular office hours Monday-Friday and while on work travel. This position requires frequent travel throughout all weather conditions and lifting of heavy equipment (e.g., workshop suitcases) up to 60lbs over short distances.  On-site attendance at Peer Leader Retreats may be requested by the Executive Director.

How to Apply:

With “Application for FOXY/SMASH Facilitator” in the subject line, please email your resume and cover letter to Candice Lys, candice@arcticfoxy.com, by noon MST on December 13, 2021. We will acknowledge receiving each application, so please reach out if you do not receive an email confirmation by the deadline. We anticipate conducting interviews Dec. 14-15, 2021 with a start date of January 2022.

For more information about FOXY and SMASH, please visit: www.arcticfoxy.com and www.arcticsmash.ca

Instagram: foxysmash

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Design and Delivery of FOXY/SMASH Programming

  • Work strategically and collaboratively with the FOXY & SMASH team and partners to assist with design and refinement of FOXY & SMASH programming
  • Facilitate FOXY/SMASH intersectional feminist programming and youth outreach activities to increase access to trauma-informed, Northern feminist resources for sexual health and mental health education across the NWT, Nunavut, and Yukon
  • Answer questions and address concerns from parents, teachers, community organizations, etc. when facilitating
  • Mentor SMASH and FOXY adolescent Peer Facilitators during workshops
  • Supervise Peer Facilitators while on work travel
  • Ensure all workshop equipment remains with the team and notify the Program Coordinator promptly of any missing/needed equipment or supplies
  • Assist the Program Coordinator with logistics and programming preparation, including packing supplies and delivery of program equipment
  • Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to troubleshoot travel issues that occasionally arise while workshop teams are traveling
  • Actively develop and maintain positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, community organizations, schools, staff, funders, governments and other key stakeholders throughout the NT, NU, and YT
  • Understand and implement all FOXY organizational policies and procedures and follow all risk management guidelines associated with all program areas

Youth Outreach

  • Connect youth with resources at the community, territorial, and national level
  • Assist with systems navigation and advocate for youth

Administrative Support

  • Contribute to FOXY & SMASH’s social media content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
  • Prepare reports on activities completed, as needed
  • Complete travel claims and time sheets on time and correctly; assist Peer Facilitators to complete their documents
  • Assist the ED with proposal writing and donor reporting, as needed

Research Team Contributions

  • Collect data for research projects during programming, as required
  • Participate in research and professional development meetings, attend conferences to present about FOXY & SMASH, as needed
  • Input research data for analysis, as needed
  • There is opportunity to receive mentorship in research from the ED and contribute to research projects at various stages if interested (such as partnership and project development, data collection, analysis, manuscript writing, knowledge mobilization)

Qualifications

  • Passionate about youth development and enthusiastic about the mission, core values, and vision of FOXY & SMASH
  • Knowledge of Northern social and cultural contexts and experience working with Northern communities
  • Ability to think creatively with strong facilitation skills
  • Successful completion of post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., health promotion, social work, education, etc.) is an asset but relevant combinations of experience and education will also be considered
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in sexual health education and minimum 2 years’ experience in workshop facilitation preferred
  • Community-based research experience is an asset
  • Mental Health First Aid and other trauma-informed training is preferred
  • Organized, with strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability and desire to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced setting
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and can work with minimal supervision
  • Strong collaborative leadership and conflict resolution skills
  • GBA+ training and knowledge of trauma-informed, intersectional feminist program delivery
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must provide a clear criminal record check (with vulnerable sector)
  • Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. FOXY recommends all staff are up to date on all vaccinations

Company Info

For more information about FOXY and SMASH, please visit: www.arcticfoxy.com and www.arcticsmash.ca
Instagram: foxysmash

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