Coordinator, RHF School Program

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year<br /><p>Business Unit: Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP)</p><p>Reports to: Manager, Rick Hansen Foundation School Program</p><p>Status: Full-time, Ongoing</p><p>Start Date: January 2026</p><p>Salary Range : $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year</p><p>Location: RHF Office in Richmond, BC, hybrid and/or remote</p><p></p><p>Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansens 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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Preference will be given to applicants who are persons with disabilities, and we highly encourage persons with disabilities who are qualified candidates to apply. If this applies to you, we invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter.</p><p><br /></p><p>If youre 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 of lived and professional experience, we encourage you to apply.</p><p></p><p>JOB SUMMARY</p><p>The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of various Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) initiatives that empower K-12 educators and youth to be champions for disability inclusion and accessibility, including Ambassador presentations and the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities.</p><p></p><p>WORKING RELATIONSHIPS </p><p>Reporting to the Manager, RHFSP, the Program Coordinator works closely with RHFSP team, Ambassador contractors and the Marketing and Communications team.</p><p></p><p>ALL STAFF: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</p><p>As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:</p><ul><li>Strategy</li><li>Organizational Culture<ul><li>Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)</li></ul><ul><li>Values</li></ul><ol><li> We Collaborate Authentically</li><li> We Engage Respectfully</li><li> We Keep Our Promises</li></ol><p><br /></p><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</p><ul><li>Acts as main point of contact for Ambassador speakers and monitors andresponds torequests received in the RHFSP and Ambassador email inboxes;</li><li>Ensures all Ambassador speaker information package documents and contracts are signed;</li><li> Coordinates dates, times and logistics for in-person and virtual Ambassador speaker presentations, webinars and Professional Development workshops;</li><li>Contributes to the development of content for Ambassador speaker presentations and assists with training;</li><li>Helps to ensure Ambassador presentations meet operational / funder goals and budgets;</li><li>Provides pre- and post-presentation activities and survey links;</li><li>Sets up Salesforce campaigns and accurately monitors performance;</li><li>Coordinates and administers the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities;</li><li>Acts as main point of contact for scholarship applicants and recipients;</li><li> Provides support with RHFSP Salesforce database management, including <span >enteringinformationandreporting</span>; </li><li> Distributes Educator E-Learning course licenses;</li><li> Ensures all new resources are uploaded in online resource library;</li><li>Coordinates and distributes program Advisory Committee agendas and meeting minutes;</li><li>Works with Marcom team to coordinate all program collateral inventory, printing and distribution;</li><li> Provides general team support including assistance with IT requests, marketing and communications, events, webinars and meetings;</li><li>Assistswith preparing POs contracts and processing invoices;</li><li>Works on research and other special projects as required; and</li></ul><ul><li>Performs other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the position.</li></ul><p></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.</p><p><br /></p><p>Education: University degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p><p></p><p><span >Certification/Designations:</span> None.</p><p></p><p><span >Experience/Knowledge:</span></p><ul><li>Minimum 1 year of related experience;</li><li>Demonstrated experience with program coordination and/or event planning, engagement and relationship management;</li><li>Computer experience including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, virtual meeting/webinar technology (i.e., Zoom, MS Teams). Experience with Salesforce and/or other CRM database, and D2L Brightspace and/or other LMS platforms are assets;</li><li>Knowledge of program management;</li><li>Non-profit experience an asset; and</li><li>Understanding and sensitivity of issues relating to people with disabilities preferred.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Skills/Behaviours:</p><ul><li>Effective oral and written communication skills;</li><li>Effective interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills;</li><li>Effective coordination, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills;</li><li>Ability to exercise flexibility, creativity, tact and discretion;</li><li>Proven attention to detail;</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality; and</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player.</li></ul><p></p><p>HOW TO APPLY</p><p>If you are interested in being a part of our innovative team and are passionate about making a difference, we hope that you will consider a career with us.</p><p></p><p>Interested and qualified candidates can apply quoting #2025-13byJanuary 15, 2026. While we thank all applications for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p></p><p>*Please note: The Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to providing accommodations to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please let us know if you require specific accommodation (i.e. virtual/web based interview, flexible scheduling, accessibility needs), so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be in place.</p></p></p>