Sprout E-Course Educational Assistant

TakingITGlobal

Education Assistant

Sprout E-course

TakingITGlobal (TIG) is an international organization combining youth, technology and global community to create positive global change.

TakingITGlobal is seeking (2) Education Assistants for their Sprout E-course to take part in a 16-week volunteer internship placement in our Toronto office.

This part-time opportunity is for someone looking to develop their experience working in the field of Education in a fast-paced and dynamic not-for-profit workspace. Working in our downtown Toronto office under the stewardship of the Manager, Social Innovation Programming, our ideal candidate will bring superior organizational abilities, strong facilitation skills and cultural competency to the job. Our goal is to provide a unique, hands-on training opportunity, working with you to ignite a positive space for learning and collaboration for emerging social innovators.

Is this job right for you?

• Do you dig our approach to social change?
• Are you comfortable communicating with individuals from a variety of cultures?
• Are you a 'spark plug' with the ability to create connections between people and ideas?
• Do you enjoy supporting others while they learn and grow?

If you answered 'yes' to the above questions, read on!

About TakingITGlobal

TakingITGlobal is an international organization lead by youth, empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal (TIG) connects youth from around the world to find inspiration, information and get involved in improving their local, regional and global communities.

About Sprout + Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation

Sprout (www.sproutecourse.org) is an e-course developed in partnership with Microsoft Innovate for Good aimed at aspiring social innovators who want to grow their project ideas and learn to create lasting changes that take root in their communities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Sprout Program Manager under the guidance of the Manager, Social Innovation Programming
• Provide weekly support during the e-course to participants as they complete lessons and build their project portfolios
• Troubleshoot technical, administrative and interpersonal problems
• Communicate via email and in the online classroom in a sensitive and effective way
• Facilitate greater understanding of the e-course curriculum
• Spur collaboration by connecting participants with similar interests
• Drive classroom engagement through seeds of inspiration and affirmation
• Encourage peer-to-peer interaction
• Be present for all synchronous e-course events such as the orientation and any specialized trainings
• Provide administrative support to the Sprout Program Manager as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in a communications or facilitator role preferred
• Cultural competency and ability to communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers (word processing, email, internet) and social networking sites including tigweb.org, Facebook and Twitter
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• People skills, enthusiasm and passion
• Sound judgment and comfort working autonomously
• A low-stress attitude in a buzzing environment
• Familiarity with – and keen interest in – social innovation
• Willingness to do whatever it takes!

TakingITGlobal is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Application Process

This position is offered on a 4 month basis beginning January 7, 2013. An orientation will take place in December 2012. The candidate should be available to work up to 8 hours per week. The successful candidate may request a travel stipend.

Please submit your resume and cover letter via email or mail by end of day Monday, November 12^th, 2012:

ATTN: Human Resources Assistant

Email: jobs@takingitglobal.org

(include the title of the position in the subject of the e-mail)

Mail: 19 Duncan Street, Suite 505, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H1, Canada

For Inquiries: 416-977-9363 ext. 315

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview in November.