Intern, Children & Youth

Position Title: Intern, Children and Youth 

Term: Part Time Contract

Reports To: Program Lead, Children and Youth

I. Scope and summary of primary responsibilities

CNIB Children and Youth programs provide critical support for young people with sight loss up to age 29. The Children and Youth Intern will contribute to regular programming efforts in Kelowna and online while gaining meaningful presentation skills. This is a hybrid position, with combined in-office and remote work. The intern will assist with planning and delivering in-person and virtual programs based on technology with a focus on using Meta Glasses in a professional environment, support outreach efforts to post-secondary institutions and accessibility centers, along with supporting the CNIB Children and Youth administrative duties.

II. Essential functions 

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• Assist CNIB staff with program planning and facilitation, including online information sessions for students with sight loss 
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• This position will support a virtual transition to higher education series of workshops; this would include coordinating presentations from universities and colleges and potentially outreach to Accessibility offices at those institutions.
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• Support the Children & Youth team with delivery of program sessions/workshops , both virtually and in-office 
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• Conduct outreach with educational institutions and other development programs
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• Connect virtual programs with participants and families across Fraser Valley and BC.
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• Work closely with CNIB Children and Youth staff across BC to coordinate programming
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• Build connections with families, participants, and community partners across BC
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• Adapt to the needs of participants by supporting both in-person and virtual programming
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• Provide consistent, reliable support in the BC/Yukon region to ensure continuity for participants and families
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III. Qualifications 

Knowledge and Skills

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• Lived experience with sight loss is an asset 
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• Must be residing in the Fraser Valley, with the ability to be in our New Westminster offices part of the work week. 
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• Interest in youth programming, community engagement, or non-profit work
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) 
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• Knowledge of using assistive technology and apps like Be My Eyes and Aira or willingness to own.
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Experience and Education

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• High school degree or diploma.
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• Previous experience in workshop development and virtual delivery (ZOOM) 
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Work Environment

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• Hybrid role for applicants based out of the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, Mission, and Surrey) with opportunities to support regional programming online.
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• Willingness to work flexible hours (some weekends or weeknight availability may be required) 
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CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process