Sankofa Maroon Village Program Coordinator

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Sankofa Maroon Village
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Director
Project
Academic experience
120 hours of work total
Participant
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Internal communications Public relations Leadership Organizational structure Community engagement
Skills
guided tours management coordinating
Details

To support the growth and smooth functioning of Sankofa Maroon Village through effective management, coordination, and administration.

Deliverables

Overseeing village operations

Managing membership program

  • Promoting SMV
  • Managing social media
  • Outreach and liaising w/ new members
  • Orienting new members and giving tours
  • Creating literature, packages of info, and materials to support new members

Managing SMV Organizing Team

  • Helping to find new Organizing Team members through existing network
  • Orienting and integrating new members of the Organizing Team
  • Coordinating meetings
  • Updating task-lists and checking in re deliverables

Managing Community Garden Administration

Mentorship
  • Familiarizing them with Sankofa Maroon Village overall project, message, and vision
  • 2-week training process to on-board student
  • Providing ongoing support and direction as needed
  • Debriefing on processes and work completed
  • Regular communication and check-ins

About the company

Company
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Agriculture, Arts, Environment, Individual & family services, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

The Sankofa Maroon Village provides opportunities for people of African descent to:
- Access affordable, sustainable housing and retreat space
- Improve mental and emotional health through connection to nature and healing services
- Learn about organic gardening and grow food to support physical health and sustainability
- Learn about and celebrate African and diasporic cultural knowledge
- Educate Black children and youth in a culturally relevant manner
- Experience community
- Earn income through the Sankofa Centre for Healing and Eco Education