Summer Job Posting: Youth Program Technology Assistant (Toronto)

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Organization: SMARTRISK
Job Title: Youth Program Technology Assistant
Start Date: Monday, July 6, 2009
End Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
Compensation: $12.00 per hour, 30 hours per week
Location: 36 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 704, Toronto

Eligibility:

Only individuals who are under 30 and were registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year will be considered.  SMARTRISK is an equal opportunity employer with an accessible office and will consider employment of a student with physical disabilities who meets the skill and experience requirements.

Organization Profile:

SMARTRISK, is a national, non-profit injury prevention organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.  SMARTRISK helps people see the risks in their everyday lives and learn how to manage those risks in the smartest way possible so that they can enjoy life to the fullest.

Job Description:

SMARTRISK is seeking one Youth Program Technology Assistant to work with the youth program staff on the SMARTRISK No Regrets program.  The SMARTRISK No Regrets program is an award winning peer leadership injury prevention program that will have been implemented in over 100 Canadian high schools by the fall of 2009.  SMARTRISK staff trains students and teachers to plan and implement injury prevention activities that promote the SMARTRISK five key messages: Buckle Up, Look First, Wear the Gear, Get Trained and Drive Sober.

Tasks:

• Coordinate logistics for SMARTRISK No Regrets training sessions confirmed for fall 2009.
• Develop new activities for SMARTRISK No Regrets teams to implement.
• Create training resources to transition SMARTRISK No Regrets schools into the online program.
• Communicate with current and former students to inform the development of the SMARTRISK No Regrets online program.
• Support the implementation of a social networking strategy that aims at helping students to get in touch with other No Regrets teams across the country.
• Contribute current content for the online program and social networking strategy that focuses on youth and injury prevention.
• Assist in the development of videos and promotional materials for use in the delivery of the SMARTRISK No Regrets online program.
• Update and maintain administrative systems and databases, to support the SMARTRISK No Regrets program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Organizational – Developing work plans, timelines and data management systems.
• Leadership – Take initiative to suggest ways to better train and support schools.
• Teamwork – Work effectively with SMARTRISK staff, supporters and donors.
• Communication – Correspond with SMARTRISK No Regrets students, vendors and contractors.
• Writing – Develop promotional materials, activities and program resources.
• Research and Analysis – Identify activity and training resources, injury prevention information and youth leadership opportunities.
• Computer – Social networking, Mac operating system and applications (an asset).

Experience:

• Working with youth.
• Participating in social networking sites.
• Researching web-based sources.
• Reviewing, analyzing and sorting information.
• Producing written materials.
• Organizing logistics and programs.
• Knowledge of program development and delivery an asset.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Wilson
Educational Development Manager
36 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 704
Toronto, Ontario
M4R 1A1

Email: smartrisknoregrets [at] gmail.com

For more information please check:  www.smartrisk.ca

Please apply with a resume and cover letter before 12:00PM on Friday, June 26, 2009.