Job Synopsis

Reporting to the Peacebuilding Coordinator, this part-time contract position will support the delivery of a portion of MCCS’s Peacebuilding program. MCCS’s work in Abuse Response and Prevention includes coordinating peer-support groups, education, and referral services for individuals impacted by abuse, as well as training and resources for churches and community partners. This role will involve assisting with program delivery, coordinating peer-support groups, community engagement, and administrative support. The Assistant may also contribute to curriculum development, event planning, and awareness-raising efforts across Saskatchewan. The Assistant will work in close collaboration with and be supervised by the MCCS Peacebuilding Coordinator. TheAssistantwill be expected to maintain a collaborative working relationship with MCCS program staff and the Peacebuilding Roundtable across MCCs in Canada. MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 45 countries with hundreds of partners and thousands of staff and volunteers.

Salaried Employee -Part Time at .6 FTE

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity.



MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

- Awareness of the impacts of abuse and trauma on individuals and communities.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Social Work, Women’s and Gender Studies, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in group facilitation, community engagement and abuse prevention work.
- Knowledge of power dynamics, intersectionality, and cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts and practices of peacebuilding.
- Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, both online and in person.
- Organizational and administrative competence.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and qualified boundaries.
- Comfort working with diverse populations and in faith-based settings.
- Commitment to MCC’s Christian mission and values.
- Proficiency using standard software programs including MS Office tools.
- Valid driver's license.
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check (required upon hire).
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organizational culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s),



and within MCC; supervisors are expected to take leadership in assessing and addressing these barriers.

Key Responsibilities

Program Support & Delivery

- Coordinate You Are Not Alone (YANA), an in-person peer-support group from women who have experience abuse in intimate relationships. This will include promotion of the group, registration and intake, scheduling, coordination and communication with external facilitators, and co-facilitation of sessions. We anticipate this program will be delivered with a community partner agency.
- Liaison with Sagesse, an organization that MCC has partnered with to deliver online peer-support groups in Saskatchewan through volunteer facilitators. Will include minimal support for volunteer facilitators, as needed, alongside Sagesse staff.
- Support the delivery of educational workshops and training sessions for churches and community organizations.
- Help maintain relationships with local service providers and faith communities.
- Participate in MCCS and community events to raise awareness and promote program services.

Administration & Communication

- Maintain accurate records of program participants and activities.
- Assist with program reporting, data collection, and resource development.
- Support internal communication systems and contribute to team meetings and planning sessions.

Team & Community Engagement

- Collaborate with MCCS staff and national MCC networks.
- Model MCC’s values of peacebuilding, justice, and nonviolence in all interactions.

General

- Participate in MCCS meetings as required, orientations and other learning opportunities.
- Participate in a local faith community, being willing to

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