Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours per week) Contract type: Parttime, contract until December 2026 Start date: 1st April 2026

Location: Canada – Remote

Applications open: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Closing date: The deadline for applications to be submitted is Monday, March 16, 2026, at9:00 am EST.

Compensation: $26.00 CAD/hour + $45.00 a month will be provided to cover phone and internet costs (as this position is funded by a restricted grant, the salary is fixed)

Application method: Resume + completion of questions. See the instructions

below.

Language fluency Bilingual fluent proficiency in English and French (essential)

All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. About Fora

Launched in 2009, Fora: Network for Change (Fora) is a Canadian charity driving change nationally and globally by equipping young women and gender-diverse leaders, aged 18-29, with the training, mentorship, networks, and opportunities needed to advance their leadership and careers, creating lasting impact intheir communities.

Working at Fora

Working at Fora means being part of a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck team committed to learning, growth, and shared responsibility. No task is too big or too small, and team members are encouraged to contributeacross the organization as we continue to evolve our work.

As an organization, we are working toward making stronger connections to an intersectional and 2SLGBTQIA+ feminist movement and continue to evolve our organization in this direction. We work hard and have fun. This is an exciting time to join a growing organization and be part of a strong global network driving lastinggender equity and social change.

Fora is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous,racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomer, people with disabilities, or from other underserved communities are encouraged to self-identify in your application. To learn more about Fora’s continued learning and commitment to equity, please see our 2020 Equity Strategy and our 2024 Annual Report.

We offer flexible hours and recognize that care work, health, and mental health must be respected in orderto support an effective team

Position Overview

The Program Coordinator, is a key member of our Fora team. They must be deeply committed to thevision outlined in Fora’s Strategic Plan. They should be eager to play a significant role in our efforts topromote the full participation of young women and gender- marginalized youth in decision-making spaces,and to challenge the status quo.

The Program Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations of Fora’s programs. The individual will work closely with the programs team, as well as other staff members to deliver programming that isefficient, empathetic, and of excellent quality.

Through Rise on Boards, we work to build more equitable and inclusive boardrooms. Since 2017, Fora’s Riseon Boards program (formerly Girls on Boards) has trained and placed 235 emerging leaders from a range ofbackgrounds and experiences at the board table for the first time. Prior to their board appointment, YoungDirectors receive in-depth training in governance and leadership from expert facilitators and are supportedby a board mentor and volunteer coach throughout their one-year board placement.

Through the Global Impact Fund, we provide training and access to a microgrant for change leaders to designand implement social impact initiatives in their local communities.

The position is an exciting and unique opportunity to join an organization that is internationally recognized and respected while making a lasting impact on feminist leadership in Canada for years tocome.

The Program Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

Program Coordination (90%)

Coordinate the day-to-day logistics and delivery of all programs;
Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues as they arrive, whether logistical orinterpersonal in nature;
Organize and coordinate outreach and recruitment campaigns for the 2026 program;
Provide logistical support to program participants, as needed;
Bring excellent logistical processes and attention to detail when taking the lead or support role inplanning Fora programs and events;

Coordinate travel and logistics for stakeholders, as needed;
Serve as the liaison between Fora and participants;
Coordinate with volunteers to support events and mini projects as they arise;
Research, write, and design program documents, such as policy documents and slide decks;
Develop and ensure smooth processes that support all programs to run efficiently and ensure allmoving parts work together seamlessly;
Coordinate with national and global participants across time zones and diverse culture;
Provide high-quality user experience for online learners using Fora’s Learning ManagementSystem;
Use Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Notion and other project management tools to maintain clear andorganized documentation and data management; and
Work with the program manager to develop and execute annual and monthly workplans.

Organizational Support (10%):

Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations, and other documents for the Programsteam and Communications, Development, and Operations teams;
Assist in the coordination of external communications including working with the Communications team to develop program specific social media content or to contribute to newsletter content;
Contribute strategically to programs by recording and reporting on learnings, best practices, andrecommended iterations;
Contribute to the organizational annual and monthly workplans and strategic plan;
Perform other duties as required.

Work Requirements

Must be legally able to work in Canada.
Must reside in Canada for the duration of the contract
Ability to work remotely with dedicated at-home office space.
Ability to work flexible hours on occasions – support workshops in the evening and on weekends.

This position is the right fit if you have:

Interest in developing your career in non-profit programming;
Commitment to fostering positive relationships with your colleagues as well as participants, and stakeholders;
A positive attitude and are energetic about any task at hand;
A team player attitude with a collaborative team attitude;
An openness to learning new skills;
A readiness to push yourself and grow professionally;

A willingness to roll up your sleeves to do both the gritty and high-level work;
Commitment to feminist values with an understanding of how intersectionality contributes todifferent lived experiences among program participants and other stakeholders;
Flexibility to work on tight and/or evolving timelines;
A detail-oriented approach to your work; and
Creative and innovative thinking and solutions oriented. The candidate should have:
1-2 years in a relevant employment and/or in a relevant volunteer role;
Ease fostering relationships with non-profit communities;
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and the many moving parts of a project;
Comfort with social media and digital technologies (assets including experience working with data management systems, customer relationship management systems, learning management systems);
Excellent writing skills;
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to working efficiently;
Experience in public speaking and group facilitation.

Education & Certifications

Post-secondary degree or Certificate in Community Development, International Development,Human Services, Gender Studies (or in a relevant field) is an asset, but not essential.
A combination of lived experience and non-academic credentials is also valued

Knowledge & Experience:

An understanding and passion for youth advocacy and/or gender equity fields is an asset.
Sensitivity working with women and gender-marginalized youth (ages 18-29) from a diversity of communities.
Demonstrated experience of 1+ years in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs is required.
Demonstrated ability of 1+ years in fostering sound relationships with organizational stakeholders.
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
Proven experience in multitasking, prioritizing high volumes of work, and meeting deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to track and document progress across multiple important priorities.

Strong operational, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation competencies.
Experience working on or with a board of directors is an asset.
Strong command of English and French language.

Core Competencies:

Commitment to feminist values and understanding of how intersectionality contributes todifferent lived experiences of various stakeholders.
Ability to build strong relationships and interface effectively with all levels of the organization withina virtual team.
Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Application Details

Application: Please upload your application (resume and answers to questions) using this form:https://airtable.com/appqpSB6Z19URpA65/shrG7SYRMHfLm5ppZ

The deadline for applications to be submitted is Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time.

If you have any enquiries that are not covered in this job description, please email Program Manager, Sania, at sania.dogra@foranetwork.org

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Fora of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of anymaterials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under theauthority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.