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Fellowship Program Coordinator
@ The Black Birth Project
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The Black Birth Project, a nonprofit, is hiring a Fellowship Program Coordinator on a 6-month independent contract (January 1 to June 30, 2027) at $10,000 CAD total, paid in monthly installments. The role runs the logistics and participant support for the Black Birthing Advocacy Fellowship for 20 Black youth in the Greater Toronto Area, averaging 6 to 8 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Primary contact for 20 Fellows and guest facilitators
- Co-coordinate hybrid and in-person workshop logistics
- Assist with culminating community event logistics and vendors
- Maintain organized digital records and expense receipts
Requirements summary:
- 1 to 3 years in project coordination or community organizing
- Understanding of Black reproductive health or birth justice in the GTA
- Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practice
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 7 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Racialized people, Students & youth, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | public health, social work, program administration |
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The Black Birth Project
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Company Description
The Black Birth Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black birthing people with accessible, culturally-informed resources. The organization partners with healthcare professionals to offer training and workshops that address inequities and improve birth outcomes. Through education, advocacy, and community-centered programs, The Black Birth Project works to create safer and more affirming birthing experiences. Team members collaborate with community stakeholders and health systems to drive systemic change and promote reproductive justice.
About the Fellowship
The Black Birthing Advocacy Fellowship is a trauma-informed, community-centered initiative supporting Black youth (aged 18–35) across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Designed to build reproductive health literacy, self-advocacy skills, and community connection, the fellowship combines interactive workshops, peer connection, and a culminating community event.
Role Description
We are seeking an organized, empathetic Fellowship Coordinator to manage project logistics and participant support. Reporting to the Program Directors, you will serve as the primary administrative point of contact for Fellows, guest facilitators, and vendors.
Position Type: Independent Contractor
Contract Duration: 6 Months (January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027)
Time Commitment: Averaging 6–8 hours/week (flexible/variable; lighter during onboarding/wrap-up, peaking during active cohort delivery and the spring symposium)
Compensation: $10,000 CAD total contract value (paid in equal monthly installments upon invoice submission)
Key Responsibilities
- Fellow Support: Primary contact for 20 Fellows; manage communications, attendance, weekly updates, and processing of Fellow stipends and equity supports.Sessi
- on Logistics: Co-coordinate hybrid and in-person workshop logistics, including space bookings, AV setup, catering, and facilitator scheduling.Event
- Support: Assist with administrative coordination, vendor liaison, and on-site logistics for the culminating community event.Admin
- istration: Maintain organized digital records, expense receipts, and feedback forms to support project reporting.
- Demonstrated understanding of Black reproductive health, birth justice, or community advocacy in the GTA.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, administrative support, or community organizing.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices.
- Solid project management skills to coordinate timelines, events, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working with community-based or nonprofit organizations, especially in maternal health, public health, or social justice fields.
- Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, presentation software, online meeting platforms).
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (such as public health, social work, program administration, or a related discipline) or equivalent experience.
Qualifications
This position is offered as an Independent Contractor agreement. The Coordinator will submit monthly invoices against agreed project milestones across the contract duration. As an independent contractor, the worker is responsible for their own tax obligations and deductions.
We warmly encourage applications from Black youth, parents, birthworkers, 2SLGBTQIA+ Black individuals, and applicants living in high-priority GTA neighborhoods who are 18-35 years old.
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