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Canada Summer Jobs Posting – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Sport Policy Analyst – 10 weeks
Assistant Program Coordinator, Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign
Term: 10 weeks from May/June 2025 to August 2025
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Winnipeg, MB. This is a hybrid position requiring some weekly travel to the office in Winnipeg, MB
Remuneration: $21-$25 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Term: 10 weeks – 37.5 hours/week from May/June 2025 to August 2025
The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign (“ARISC”) is seeking an Assistant Project Coordinator to join its team for the summer. We are looking for a creative, curious, and motivated individual who is interested in gaining experience with sport systems, anti-racism, anti-oppressive work, policy analysis and community outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the project coordinator to:
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- Prepare and deliver anti-racism workshops for sport stakeholders including middle school students, athletes, administrators, coaches and government
- Facilitate focus groups for racialized people and religious minorities and their experiences in accessing sport programs and participation
- Support various public awareness campaign in Manitoba
- Conduct research and analysis related to anti-racism policies and promising practices
- Review of data collected during the focus groups for emerging themes and make recommendations for action
- Support partner organizations and their organizers in coordinating outreach to diverse communities around system’s change work as it relates to anti-racism
- Expand of the school presentation beyond Manitoba
- Support consultants who are engaged in research and policy analysis.
- Assist with coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of events or initiatives aimed to increase public awareness about racial discrimination and related solutions in sport
- Coordinate the Advisory Committee and Youth Council, and liaise with committee members
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the project coordinator necessary to meet ARISC project deliverables.
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Qualification and Skill Requirements
- Minimum two years of experience in project coordination (a combination of paid and volunteer experience will be considered)
- Strong understanding of sport in Canada and the issues related to racism in sport.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in facilitating in-person and virtual training sessions
- Strong research and communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- A solid understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppression framework
- Previous work experience around anti-racism and anti-oppression is an asset
To learn about our work, more visit: www.antiracisminsport.ca
Please submit your résumé and cover letter by May 16 by 12pm, to: info@antiracisminsport.ca
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Encouragement for Applicants with Lived Experience
We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience of racism in sport, First Nations, Metis,Inuit, Black, Racialized and religious minority candidates, as well as those from underrepresented communities, to apply. Your perspectives and insights are invaluable in driving meaningful change within the campaign.
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Program Coordinator, Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign
Term: 2 years (with a possibility of extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Hybrid (Winnipeg, MB)
Remuneration: $54,000 per year
This is a hybrid position requiring some travel across Manitoba.
The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign (“ARISC”) is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the delivery and coordination of anti-racism initiatives within the sports community. This role requires strong administrative skills, training facilitation experience, and a commitment to advancing racial equity in sport. The Program Coordinator will assist with organizing and delivering training, supporting policy development, and handling communications to engage stakeholders and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative and Program Coordination
- Manage emails, phone calls, and general inquiries related to the campaign.
- Schedule and coordinate anti-racism training sessions with sports organizations, schools, and community groups.
- Maintain records of training sessions, participant feedback, and outreach efforts.
- Provide logistical support for campaign events, workshops, and meetings.
- Assist in grant reporting and funding applications as needed.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure alignment and consistency across program initiatives.
- Represent ARISC at community events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Coordinate and facilitate Youth Council activities, and liaise with ARISC committee members
- Assist with other duties as required to meet project deliverables.
Training Delivery and Presentations
- Deliver anti-racism training and educational presentations to various groups, including sports teams, coaches, officials, and community leaders.
- Travel to rural communities across Manitoba to conduct workshops and engage local stakeholders.
- Assist in adapting and updating training materials to reflect best practices and current research.
- Support facilitators and guest speakers during training sessions.
- Facilitate focus groups for racialized people and religious minorities and their experiences in accessing sport programs and participation
Communications and Outreach
- Support the planning and execution of public awareness campaigns.
- Develop and distribute newsletters, emails, and other outreach materials to engage the community and partners.
- Maintain and update the campaign’s communication channels, including email lists and social media.
- Assist in creating reports and impact stories highlighting the progress and successes of the campaign.
Policy Development Support
- Assist in researching and drafting policies related to anti-racism in sport.
- Support the development of policy recommendations for sports organizations and governing bodies.
- Work with partners to implement anti-racism frameworks within sports institutions.
Qualification and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (sport, recreation, public administration, social work, humanities, sociology, etc,) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and within multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Minimum two years of experience in project/program coordination (a combination of paid and volunteer experience will be considered)
- Strong understanding of sport in Canada and the issues related to racism in sport. Passion for anti-racism and equity in sport.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Experience in delivering training and presentations, preferably on social justice or equity topics.
- Experience in policy development, research, or advocacy is an asset.
- Comfortable with public speaking and engaging diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email marketing tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability to travel within Manitoba (valid driver’s license preferred).
- A solid understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppression framework
- Previous work experience around anti-racism and anti-oppression is an asset
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is an asset.
To learn about our work, more visit: www.antiracisminsport.ca
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest, qualifications and related experience, including languages spoken using the online application form by February 21, 2025.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Encouragement for Applicants with Lived Experience
We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience of racism in sport, First Nations, Metis,Inuit, Black, Racialized and religious minority candidates, as well as those from underrepresented communities, to apply. Your perspectives and insights are invaluable in driving meaningful change within the campaign.
More information
Immigration Partnership Winnipeg (IPW)
The IPW mission is to create a more welcoming and inclusive multicultural city where everyone finds the support and opportunities to realize their best potential. To that effort, IPW works to build relationships and mutual partnerships with various sectors and communities. Alongside partner organizations and individuals, IPW identifies gaps and barriers in the settlement services which we then mobilize relevant partners in a collaborative effort to devise both long and short-term solutions.
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg (SPCW)
As an organization with over 100 years of working to better the lives of Winnipeggers through community led development, we have, over the decades, been many things to many people. The following Vision, Mission Statements, Guiding Principles and Long Term Impact were developed and refined through our 2017 strategic planning process. We worked with our membership, board, staff, and community partners to help us determine how best we can contribute to furthering the cause of social justice over the next 3 to 5 years.
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