About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 700 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them.

Job Summary

The Street Market Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Program Development Manager to develop, implement, and facilitate a Women’s Street Market in the downtown eastside of Vancouver that meets the needs of the Peer and Vendor participants. She will ensure all aspects of the recruitment, orientation, training, and scheduling of women Peers and Vendors; marketing of the Women’s Street Market; and development of partnerships.

Reporting directly to the Program Development Manager, the Women’s Street Market Coordinator will work in collaboration with community partners to facilitate a safe, accessible, and supportive space for women in the DTES to work. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Works with the Program Development Manager to develop, grow, and implement a Women’s Street Market that prioritizes the safety, security, and access to opportunity for women in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Establish partnerships, polices & procedures, and coordinate contracts to ensure the smooth operations of the market.

 Coordinate all aspects of the Peer and Vendor Program for the Women’s Street Market, recruiting women from Vancouver’s downtown Eastside. Provide information, training, and support to the Peer and Vendor participants.

 Develops and maintains links with other community agencies to provide training and skills development for program participants. Attend meetings and community events as appropriate and which support the objectives of the Women’s Street Market Develop and implement an outreach strategy to ensure women living in the downtown eastside are aware of and have access to the Peer and Vending program.

 Develops and implements educational workshops, training, and skills development opportunities for women Peers and Vendors.

 Develop and implement a marketing strategy to draw an ongoing customer base to the Street Market. Strategies will include organizing weekly entertainment, and other opportunities that attract the general public.

 Facilitates the finances of the Women’s Street Market including Peer compensation. Ensures collection and reporting of program statistics and finances.

 Other related duties not specified that may be assigned from time to time

POSITION DETAILS:

 Temporary, Part-time 56hrs Bi-weekly schedule

 Union: BCGEU / Salary $27.66 hr

 Posting closing date: Open until the position is filled Start Date: ASAP

For full job description visit: www.dewc.ca/careers

Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply / Additional languages spoken an asset.

**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 28 per week

Salary: $27.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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