Sr. Coordinator, Awareness

Business Unit:
Consumer Engagement

Reports to:

Sr. Director, Awareness

Status:
Full-time, Term

Term:
One year term with possibility of extension

Start Date:

January 2027

End Date:
January 2028

Location:

RHF Offices (Richmond, BC), mainly remote. Ability to come into the office on an as needed basis.

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces, and inspiring an inclusive society.

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work and our success begins with our people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, all abilities, age, and religions and anyone living at the intersection of these identities.

Preference will be given to applicants who are persons with disabilities, and we highly encourage qualified persons with disabilities to apply. We invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter, if you feel comfortable.

If you’re interested in being a part of our innovative team, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us. If you do not meet the required education, experience and skills but have a combination oflived and professional experience, we encourage you to apply.

JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Coordinator, Awareness, will provide administrative, project coordination, and communications support to the Sr. Director, Awareness, helping to coordinate priorities, keep projects and deliverables on track, and support the effective execution of awareness initiatives across RHF.

This role is well suited to a highly organized, detail-oriented communicator who enjoys managing multiple priorities and helping move work from planning through execution.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Sr. Coordinator, Awareness reports to the Sr. Director, Awareness and works closely with the Marketing Communications and RHF School Program teams to coordinate projects and communications. The role also partners with colleagues across RHF and, as needed, external organizations to support cross-functional priorities and initiatives.

ALL STAFF: KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES
As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:

Strategy

Organizational Culture

Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Values

KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Administration & Project Coordination

Coordinate the Sr. Director, Awareness’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, proactively identifying priorities and deadlines, reviewing requirements, and coordinating working and review time.

Coordinate project plans, timelines, deliverables and deadlines across key Awareness initiatives.

Track project milestones, action items and outstanding deliverables, proactively following up with internal teams and various parties, and identifying and escalating issues to the Sr. Director, Awareness, as needed.

Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, preparing and distributing agendas, briefing materials and other documentation, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions.

Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare travel itineraries.

Provide administrative support for budgets when requested by a supervisor, including tracking costs, assisting with compiling information for…