Employment type: full time Cross Circle Initiatives Coordinator - Job Posting New Position Compensation: $52,460 Part-time role is prorated Hybrid role located in Scarborough 1 role: full-time, 12-month contract (Per week: 4 days in-person / 1 day from home) 1 role: part-time, 6-month contract (20 hours) THE OPPORTUNITY Join us as our Cross Circle Initiatives Coordinator, a role that works across different areas of our operations to bring people, information and activities together. This newly created unique opportunity is for someone who enjoys working across teams, building relationships, organizing complexity and helping good ideas move forward. You will work alongside staff and managers across The Storefront to support projects and initiatives, connect related areas of work, coordinate follow-through and help teams organize information so they can learn from our work together. The role is intentionally varied. Your work will shift throughout the year based on our project, seasonal priorities, community activities and emerging opportunities. Some days may involve coordinating a cross-team initiative or community event; others may involve bringing together information, preparing a project update, organizing a meeting or helping staff connect around a shared priority. Deeply rooted in the Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park community of East Scarborough, for 25 years, The Storefront has been working with grassroots leaders, organizations and institutions to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions for the residents who live in East inner-suburban communities. We are committed to continuing to foster a healthy and value-based work culture. This is what some of our staff had to say about the organizational culture at the East Scarborough Storefront: "I'm encouraged to bring my whole self to work." "My supervisor and team encourage me to take breaks and utilize my Personal Days to prevent burnout.” "The Storefront prioritizes empathy and a people-first approach - this makes me feel like there's a safe space for honesty and openness at work." “We have a diverse staff group and have persons from all walks of life.” The Storefront is a project on MakeWay’ssharedplatform (see organizational context below). ABOUT YOU You are someone who notices connections: between people, projects, ideas, information and opportunities. You enjoy sharing what you notice, helping others connect, and supporting coordination across different teams and areas of work. You are curious, organized and thoughtful. You ask questions, pay attention to how different activities relate, and help make information accessible and useful to others. Reporting to the Co-Director, Internal Strategy & Operations, you will work alongside staff and managers across The Storefront to coordinate assigned projects and initiatives, sharing relevant information and observations, and support collaboration around established priorities. You will help make connections visible so the appropriate staff and managers can consider them and determine any next steps. You’re the ideal candidate if you have the following: Experience & Education Post secondary education or 5 year equivalent work/educational experience in project coordination, community development, administration, communications, nonprofit work or a related field. Experience coordinating projects, initiatives, events, community activities or other collaborative work. Experience working across teams, departments, organizations or community partners. Experience organizing information, maintaining records or using tools to support project coordination and follow-through. Experience supporting community outreach / engagement, including connecting newcomers and other residents with relevant programs, activities, services or community resources, is an asset. Experience working in a nonprofit, community-based or public sector environment is an asset. Skills Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities, timelines and activities. Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to share information clearly and prepare concise written materials. Ability to build positive working relationships with people across different teams, roles and areas of work. Strong follow through and ability to keep track of details, commitments and next steps. Ability to recognize connections between activities, identify opportunities for collaboration and bring relevant information to the attention of others. Ability to organize information so that teams can review, discuss and learn from it together. Proficiency with Google Workspace and other digital tools used for project coordination and information management. Ability to handle participant information and confidential records carefully, follow established procedures, and seek guidance when unsure about the appropriate collection, access, use or sharing of information. Approach Takes initiative by asking questions, noticing connections and sharing relevant observations, while seeking guidance when direction or decisions are needed. Adapts to changing priorities while remaining thoughtful about commitments, capacity and the needs of others. Approaches collaborative work with humility, care and a commitment to equity, anti-racism, inclusion and community-centered approaches. Aligns with The Storefront’s Connected Community Approach Lived experience of poverty, racialization, or other forms of marginalization considered an asset. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project & Initiative Support the implementation of projects, initiatives, community engagements, workshops and events, including timelines, logistics, communications and deliverables. Coordinate activities that involve multiple teams, partners or areas of work. Help move assigned initiatives forward by coordinating tasks, people, information and follow-up. Support staff to clarify timelines, next steps, dependencies and responsibilities for assigned work. Track progress and follow up on outstandin