Healthy & Sustainable Cities 

8 80 Cities is hiring a Project Coordinator!  

Position: Project Coordinator
Organization: 8 80 Cities

Location: The 8 80 Office is at 364-401 Richmond Street West, Toronto.  We are looking for a candidate based in the GTA.

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2024, by 5:00 pm ET  
• Start Date: [TBD].
• Salary: $50,000 annually  
• Reports to: ED/Project Managers  
• Term: Full-time, permanent position.  

We seek an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to support our various projects and initiatives. This is an entry-level position for the ideal candidate who seeks to gain progressive experience and mentoring toward the role of a project manager. Under the supervision of the Project Managers, the Project Coordinator will have the opportunity to support transformative mobility and public space projects and programs, assist in innovative community engagement activities, and collaborate on influential reports and tools.  

The Project Coordinator position involves collaborative work with diverse municipal and community partners, local and international clients and partners, and the fun, passionate, and high-impact 8 80 Cities team.  
 
The Project Coordinator position is vital in advancing the 8 80 Cities mission.  

ABOUT US  

8 80 Cities is a non-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Our mission is to ignite action and challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable, and sustainable cities. We are guided by a simple but powerful question: What if everything we did in our cities was great for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old? We believe if you start there, you can create better cities for all people. To learn more about our organization and the work that we do please visit 880cities.org. 
 
8 80 Cities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, promote equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive for a staff team that represents the communities where we work, and we encourage applications from BIPOC candidates and individuals with lived experience who are currently underrepresented in the placemaking sector.  
 
Job Description – Project Coordinator Overview:  

A Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Managers and Communications Manager to develop and deliver 8 80 Cities’ projects and programs. The Project Coordinator’s role is varied and broad, supporting various aspects of project and program development, planning, implementation, and evaluation.  
 
Skills & Qualifications:  

• University degree or equivalent in work experience on relatable projects.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (experience developing and writing reports, must have good client and partner relationship skills, and oral presentation skills).  
• Skilled in graphic design (Adobe Suite-InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Practical and/or academic knowledge of inclusive public space design, community engagement, sustainable mobility and city-building issues.  
• Willingness to learn, be adaptable and flexible, and work independently and as a team.  
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks for multiple projects at a time.  
• Committed to the 8 80 Cities vision and values of the community, diversity, collaboration, innovation, and impact.  

Key Accountabilities:

Project coordination  

• Support Project Managers with a variety of tasks in the delivery of projects and programs.  
• Coordinate logistics of various projects and programs as directed by Project Managers.  
• Works with the Communications Manager to develop the graphic design and branding of project materials and communications.  
• Attend, participate and help facilitate community engagement activities.  
• Coordinate data collection, analyze data, and design reports for projects and programs.  
• Help maintain all project files and documentation appropriately and accountable.  
• Deal directly with partners, clients, and the public, with a responsibility to represent the core values of 8 80 Cities.  
• Write content for reports and proposals.  

Organizational support  

• Participate actively in weekly team meetings to update staff on key project outcomes/developments.  
• Actively participate and contribute to strategic planning, development of new programs and services, communication strategies and other organizational priorities as directed by the Executive Director.  
• Design communication materials, including reports, applications, and other promotional and marketing items.  
• Contribute to the 8 80 Blog and other communication platforms (social media, website, etc.) as needed.  
• Present at conferences and meetings representing the core values and vision of 8 80 Cities.  
• Be a team player and help maintain a dynamic, healthy, inclusive, collaborative, and safe workplace. We are a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package and flexible working hours, with a work week of 37.5 hours.  

Our employees are entitled to 4 weeks paid vacation. We value flexibility and work-life balance for our team members. 8 80 Cities is committed to working collaboratively with community partners and reaching communities underrepresented in the placemaking sector. Our outreach and community engagement activities often occur outside the regular workday hours and include activities in the evenings and weekends. Travel within and outside Canada is required for this position. Our Anti-Oppression Policy 8 80 Cities is committed to the principle that diversity in staff is its strength. 8 80 Cities defines acts of oppression as any intentional or unconscious discriminatory behaviour towards an individual or a group of people. 8 80 Cities, in all aspects of its operation and at all levels of the organization, shall not tolerate acts of oppression. They shall address any intentional or unintentional acts of oppression towards an individual or a group of people that create barriers to access or inclusion based on Race or colour, Ethnicity, Ancestry, Religion or creed, Socioeconomic class; Sex; Gender; Sexual orientation; Gender orientation; Receipt of public assistance; Political affiliation; Level of literacy; Citizenship/immigration status; Country of origin; Mental health status; Age; Type of housing; Neighbourhood of residence; Language; Family status; Health status; Ability or any other personal characteristics.  

Please send your resume and cover letter in one electronic PDF file (labelled with your first and last name) in confidence by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, no later than 5:00 pm ET, to Amanda O’Rourke, Executive Director aorourke@880cities.org . Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca. Please reference “2024 Project Coordinator 8 80 Cities_Your name_Your last name” in the subject line of your email.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.