Skills Development & Programming Coordinator

The Skills Development and Programming Coordinator is responsible for volunteers, peers and programming within the DEWC shelters. She recruits, orientates, and schedules volunteers and peers as well as facilitates cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs and activities for the shelter members. Reporting directly to the Manager, Cultural & Skills Development Programs, the Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework .

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website ( for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

About You

• You have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women in a non profit environment.
• Experience developing and facilitating programs including assessment and evaluation
• Experience providing assisted referral as well as familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the dtes.
• You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
• Efficient organizational skills and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance and long-term disability.

Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually. Access to time off to handle family or personal situations.

For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Other perks: Compressed work schedule, employee loan program; Regular staff development days; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Permanent, full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule
• Unionized position (BCGEU): $28.49 per hour
• Application Closing Date: Until Position is Filled/ Start Date: ASAP

Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply

Additional languages spoken an asset.

** While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted **