POSITION AVAILABLE:
Webinar Coordinator Position
The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) is accepting applications for the position of Webinar Coordinator. This is a contract position.
Term: Beginning December 14, 2020, and concluding March 31, 2021. An extension may be possible.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Webinar Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing webinar programs relating to human rights issues, including employment, education, COVID-19, accessibility to information, intersectionality, inclusion and awareness/understanding of diverse communities (gender, Deaf-Blind, children, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S, and etc.) All webinars must be presented in American Sign Language (ASL) and langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).
Responsibilities:
? Plan, manage, coordinate and implement webinars every 2-4 weeks.
? Develop and implement guidelines and protocols for conducting webinars.
? Create, maintain and execute a schedule of webinars in collaboration with
the CAD-ASC Executive Committee.
? Work closely with the Workshop Committee to organize moderators,
speakers, technical support person, and registration for each webinar, to
ensure the successful promotion of all webinars.
? Ensure accessibility of every webinar through the provision of interpreters
(English-ASL, French-LSQ, ASL-LSQ, support services for Deaf-Blind
participants).
? Develop benchmark criteria to measure the effectiveness of the webinar
program and implement improvements as required.
? Coordinate the webinar schedule with other CAD-ASC virtual events.
? Prepare critical messaging and presentation material as directed by the
Board or CAD-ASC staff members.
? Review presentation materials and offer feedback to speakers.
? Maintain accurate database and frequent contact with a pool of speakers
and subject matter experts.
? Post webinar surveys or polls and act as a moderator (if necessary).
? Record webinar sessions and edit for on-demand webinars (You-Tube
channel or similar).
Job Requirements:
? University degree, college diploma, or equivalent experience in an
appropriate field.
? Excellent communication skills, including either or both, ASL or LSQ.
? Ability to manage tight timeframes.
? Knowledge and experience in intersectionality issues.
? Knowledge of webinar technology with the Zoom platform.
? Experience in advertising or event marketing is an asset.
? Proficient with social media tools.
? Knowledge and experience with the Canadian DDBHH community.
? Excellent outreach in at least two of the following: business, services, human rights, health care, and historically marginalized communities (i.e., the webinar manager can identify and recruit expert presenters and panelists from these fields).
Applications:
Send your cover letter and resume, and if you wish, send samples of webinars you have managed in the past (links, video clips, etc.) to Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) at jobs@cad.ca .
The deadline for submission is November 29 th , 2020.
