Education Content Developer (Contract)
We are seeking an Education Content Developer to work in collaboration with the Executive Director, Education Program Lead and education working group for our Saskatchewan Sexual Violence Education (SSVE) initiative. In partnership with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Community Institute for Social Research (CUISR), SSVE was conceived to address the intersectional forms of sexual violence experienced in Saskatchewan by Indigenous Peoples, newcomers, LGTBQS2+, seniors, and those living with disabilities in rural, urban, and remote contexts. SSVE aims to develop evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive educational programming.
This role will support the creation and pilot of the SSVE training workshop by developing content identified within the SSVE research findings and framework. Topics covered in the training workshop include: Informed consent, responding to complicities and perpetration, online safety and coercive control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support content and workshop development from ideation, quality assurance to completion
- Compile research findings, content guidelines and expert knowledge into core modules and pilot workshops
- Create, edit and modify illustrations and graphics
- Develop training materials for both in-person and online delivery (i.e. written and e-learning training materials, resources and toolkits)
- Develop evaluation and assessment tools
Key Strengths:
- Virtual (e-learning) and hybrid course development
- Curriculum and assessment design
- Instructional design knowledge
- Trained in ADDIE model: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.
- Familiarity with a variety of tools/platforms to produce content including but not limited to: Canva, Google Classroom, Storyboard, Articulate Rise, Zoom, Microsoft Office and G-suite.
Hours: Contract Position
Wage: Interested content developers will be asked to provide a contract proposal (or bid) with an estimate for services and hours upon discussion of scope and deliverables for the duration of Quarter 1 (January 2023 – March 2023).
Start Date: Mid-January 2023
Contact the ED Kerrie Isaac @ 306-757-1941 ext. 1 OR email: kerrie@sassk.ca, if you are interested in applying for this position.
SASS is committed to equality and diversity within our organization. We encourage applicants from people with disabilities, Indigenous people, people of color, newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, and any other equity-seeking group to apply.
Grant Writer and Researcher (Contract)
We are seeking a contracted position to support fund development. The activities of this position would include but not limited to researching current funding/grant opportunities, and support with grant writing. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in the anti-violence, non-profit sector and experience with fund development and grant writing. Excellent research and communication skills is an asset.
Hours: Contract Position
Contact the ED Kerrie Isaac @ 306-757-1941 ext. 1 OR email: kerrie@sassk.ca, if you are interested in applying for this position.
SASS is committed to equality and diversity within our organization. We encourage applicants from people with disabilities, Indigenous people, people of color, newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, and any other equity-seeking group to apply.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator (Freelance/Part-Time)
We are seeking a freelance graphic designer or illustrator to support the creative development of various resources and materials. Creative projects include but are not limited to: infographics, research reports, learning materials, campaign collateral and merchandise, and supporting branding materials. Previous work experience within the non-profit sector is a valued asset.
If you are interested in helping us bring our creative vision to life for various projects, please email a copy for your resume and portfolio to Kerria Isaac at kerrie@sassk.ca.
SASS is committed to equality and diversity within our organization. We encourage applicants from people with disabilities, Indigenous people, people of color, newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, and any other equity-seeking group to apply.
Practicum and Summer Students
SASS offers practicum, summer and internship opportunities to students in the fields of Social Work, Justice Studies, Social Sciences and other relevant fields of study.
As a part of the SASS team, students are provided with opportunities to be involved in ongoing research, public awareness, and advocacy initiatives. Students will learn about the scope and impact of sexual violence in Saskatchewan, the barriers that survivors experience when accessing justice, and the services that are available to support those who are impacted. Students will learn to think critically about the societal beliefs and attitudes that maintain sexual violence as well as the systems that impose and uphold barriers for survivors.
Tasks and opportunities for students are ever changing as SASS engages in different projects and initiatives, and tasks can be tailored to reflect each student’s learning goals and interests. Practicum students are given the opportunity to work with each team member on their respective projects to gain a comprehensive understanding of SASS’ role as a catalyst for creating societal and policy change.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist Project Specialist in current research projects and initiatives
- Be involved with Capacity Building and Fund Development initiatives
- Writing tasks – drafting letters, emails, and informational documents for external communications
- Correspond and engage with member agencies via email, telephone, and in-person to build relationships, share resources and information, and work collaboratively to reach common goals
- Assist Communications Specialists with social media content to provide public awareness and education – may include research, writing, content design, and engagement with member agencies and the public
- Opportunities to attend and learn from meetings between SASS and community partners, often acting as a note taker during these meetings – may include external research projects, committees, provincial/national networks, presentations, etc.
- Opportunities, when available, to attend professional development workshops, conferences, and webinars
- Administrative tasks where appropriate
What You’ll Get:
- Gain an understanding of the systemic barriers experienced by survivors of sexual violence
- Improve knowledge of the available supports and services across Saskatchewan for those impacted by sexual violence
- Understand SASS’ role as a provincial level agency that provides support to front line agencies and engages with different levels of government
- Improve communication skills by supporting SASS’ engagement with the public, member agencies, community partners, and levels of government
- Gain an understanding of the operational and governance systems within non-profit agencies
- Improve academic and creative writing skills
- Develop time management skills and experience working collaboratively – students will gain experience balancing multiple tasks to support all team members with their respective projects
Past students have:
- Provided administrative support for the Executive Director
- Assisted in developing legacy documents to communicate SASS’ mission and programs
- Developed organizational documents to assist with fund development
- Assisted the communications team with blog posts, social media and preparing materials for media