Communications & Child Rights Projects Coordinator

The Society for Children and Youth of B.C. (SCY) is a unique provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth. Since 1974, SCY has provided a forum for multi-disciplinary exchange and action for organizations and individuals working with and for young people.

We are seeking a Communications & Child Rights Projects Coordinator to start immediately. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Child Rights Projects Coordinator is responsible for the development, planning, execution and administration of the Society’s communications initiatives and child rights projects. Most significantly, this position will coordinate the multi-year, multi-phase BC Child Rights Public Awareness Campaign led by the Society in partnership/association with many other child and youth serving organizations in the province.

All of SCY’s initiatives are focused on advocating for the well-being of children and youth and building the capacity of children, youth and communities to support the implementation of child rights. We are looking for a Coordinator with child rights and communications experience to join our team.

This position is subject to a criminal record check. Some travel throughout the province may be required.

The successful candidate will be able to provide a significant contribution to the Society’s work in promoting children’s rights awareness and developing child and youth friendly communities across the province. We are looking for a dedicated individual to help support and strengthen our growing organization.

Compensation: Starting annual salary in the range of $40,000 - $45,000 plus benefits. For further information, please see the detailed job description

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to HR@scyofbc.org before Wednesday, March 17, 2010. We thank everyone for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on the Society for Children and Youth of BC, please visit our website at: www.scyofbc.org