{"id":1789,"date":"2007-04-17T17:24:53","date_gmt":"2007-04-17T21:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spacingtoronto.ca\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2013-01-21T13:45:02","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T18:45:02","slug":"tcat-program-coordinator-needed-deadline-april-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacing.ca\/toronto\/2007\/04\/17\/tcat-program-coordinator-needed-deadline-april-23\/","title":{"rendered":"TCAT Program Coordinator needed: deadline April 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"61\" src=\"http:\/\/www.torontocat.ca\/Images\/tcatlogo.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/torontocat.ca\/TCAT%20Home.html\">Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation <\/a>(TCAT) Project Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>TCAT was formed in 2006 to give a unified voice to the many groups working for a better cycling and pedestrian environment in Toronto. TCAT&#8217;s role is to provide a moderate but firm, non-partisan voice in the City&#8217;s transportation planning processes. TCAT aims to be recognized for its informed and articulate policy expertise. TCAT&#8217;s communication goals are to encourage municipal decision-makers to vote in favour of the policies and projects they supported in TCAT&#8217;s election surveys, to carry out focused campaigns to ensure implementation of key priorities, and to leverage complementary activities from its member organizations. With funding from the Toronto Community Foundation, a project coordinator is required to assist TCAT through its start-up phase to develop a focused, strategic action plan to secure City commitment for a continuous and safe active transportation network in Toronto.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Project Coordinator will report to and take direction from the Steering Committee and perform tasks under the following general headings:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong>: Gather information using survey research, literature review, information interviews, etc., on subjects including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Municipal decision making processes in the City of Toronto<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrian and cycling policies and programs in other jurisdictions<\/li>\n<li>Background information related to deputations<\/li>\n<li>Informing the Steering Committee of current events or upcoming issues<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities for TCAT<\/li>\n<li>Undertaking a membership survey to profile TCAT members and determine how they are willing and able to contribute to TCAT efforts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Administration<\/strong>: Provide administrative support for the organization, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organizing, coordinating and attending meetings (including a strategic planning session and TCAT&#8217;s Annual General Meeting)<\/li>\n<li>Preparing agendas and minutes<\/li>\n<li>Arranging facilities, equipment and catering for meetings<\/li>\n<li>Serving as a liaison between the Steering Committee and IT consultant<\/li>\n<li>Preparing periodic reports and invoices for funders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Communications<\/strong>: Prepare and facilitate communications for the organizations, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing and adhering to TCAT&#8217;s communication strategy<\/li>\n<li>Developing visual materials to illustrate and communicate research findings<\/li>\n<li>Fielding and directing inquiries from coalition members, the public, government and other organizations<\/li>\n<li>Preparing information and\/or press kits for media, politicians, etc. around specific issues or campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advocacy<\/strong>: Identify and coordinate opportunities for TCAT to participate in strategic events, etc., including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing recommendations for the 2008 &#038; 2009 City Budgets, after reviewing 2007 City Budget results against TCAT Platform items.<\/li>\n<li>Working with the Cycling and Pedestrian committees to forward recommendations to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in time to be transmitted to the 2008 and 2009 City Budget Process.<\/li>\n<li>Flagging and creating opportunities for Councillors, especially those on the Executive Committee and Budget Committee, to improve conditions for active transportation.<\/li>\n<li>Organizing TCAT&#8217;s advocacy campaigns and develop a tool for measuring the progress TCAT is making on promoting its platform and having action taken to achieve it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Terms<\/strong> of contract:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compensation &#8211; $29,000 to $33,500<\/li>\n<li>31 to 42 week contract, beginning in May 2007, with possible extensionsubject to funding<\/li>\n<li>22.5-37.5hrs\/week, distribution of hours to be negotiated<\/li>\n<li>Including some evening and possibly weekend hours<\/li>\n<li>The successful candidate will need to work from home for at least a portion of the time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior knowledge of, or experience with municipal politics in Toronto, particularly as it relates to active transportation issues<\/li>\n<li>Prior knowledge of or experience with program administration for advocacy\/non-profit organizations<\/li>\n<li>Superior written and oral communications skills<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diplomacy and tact<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to work independently to balance multiple demands with a keen sense of quality and deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Experience researching funding sources and writing funding proposals and reports<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, graphics software and other office equipment<\/li>\n<li>Candidates should be committed to cycling and walking as healthy, sustainable modes of transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please visit TCAT&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/torontocat.ca\/News\/70004D0C-CFA5-4785-9195-D39DFE923A10.html\">www.TorontoCAT.ca<\/a> to learn more about our coalition platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply: <\/strong>I<strong>nterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter on or before 12 pm on April 23rd to<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@torontocat.ca\"><strong>info@torontocat.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation (TCAT) Project Coordinator TCAT was formed in 2006 to give a unified voice to the many groups working for a better cycling and pedestrian environment in Toronto. 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