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PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist with planning and implementing projects and programs at an active non-profit devoted to the comparative and interdisciplinary study of genocide and human rights, and diaspora-homeland relations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Experience with English and Literature courses is highly preferred.

• High level proficiency in English writing and communications.

• Established interest in of human rights issues, genocide and/or diaspora studies

• Administration experience is an asset

• Grant writing experience is an asset

• Familiarity with Zoom, Google Docs, Mail Chimp, Word Press, Wix, and Donor Databases is an asset

• Experience assisting with the planning and implementation of large-scale events

The responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• The planning and execution of the Zoryan Institute’s annual two-week Genocide and Human Rights University Program (GHRUP)

• The planning and coordination of conferences, lectures, and webinars

• Website management and updates

• Processing book sales and shipments 

• Maintaining, preserving, and cataloging the Zoryan Institute’s archival collections 

• Research on various topics pertaining to the Institute’s mission

• Grant research and writing 

• Drafting fundraising and outreach campaigns

• Social Media updates

• Writing, proofreading and editing press releases, minutes of meetings, conference reports, etc.

*Access to a personal vehicle is considered mandatory to assist with the day-to-day functions of the office and special events

The position is exclusively in-office from Monday-Friday, 9:30 am – 6: 00 pm. 

Please submit applications (Cover Letter and Resume) as a PDF directly to: 
swaldron@zoryaninstitute.org