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About the Role

The Community Initiatives Partner is responsible for planning and delivering capacity-sharing and convening activities that strengthen partner readiness and collective action to participate equally in systems change. This role turns strategy into well-run, high-quality learning experiences and convenings, and acts as a bridge to ensure partner insights inform internal teams' decisions, priorities, and broader strategy.

Responsibilities

Manage logistical and operational readiness for activities and convenings, anticipating risks and removing barriers through proactive problem solving.
Plan and manage the delivery of high-quality capacity-sharing agendas and learning experiences that equip partners with tools and technical skills to sustain engagement in systems change.
Design and manage convening agendas and collective action experiences that align diverse actors around a shared vision and practices.
Co-create facilitation plans, run-of-show documents, and post-convening follow-through that turn dialogue into commitments, decisions, next steps, and shared learning.
Develop simple, repeatable templates for agenda design, partner follow-up, and learning capture to strengthen planning and process improvement.
Establish an inclusive participant care and accessibility approach for convenings, adapting delivery to partner needs.
Manage relationships, initiatives’ documentation, implementation, and track progress of capacity sharing and partner convening activities.
Help develop and maintain trust-based and long-term relationships with immigrant-led organizations/groups/coalitions.
Oversee the operational link between the Community Power team and the internal Community Centering and Partnership Lead, ensuring active communication and coordination.
Lead internal alignment activities that translate partner insights into clear, influence-ready recommendations and mission-aligned inputs for WES’ strategic bets.
Capture and synthesize ground-truth intelligence from activities and partner interactions to surface patterns and inform problem solving.
Use feedback loops to iterate agendas, formats, and support pathways over time, strengthening results orientation and adaptability.
Contribute to external thought leadership by translating insights from convenings and partner engagement into clear lessons and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Justice & Community Engagement, Adult Education & Community Development, or equivalent of education and experience.
5+ years of experience designing and delivering convenings, learning experiences, or multi-stakeholder initiatives, preferably in the nonprofit, philanthropy, or international development sector(s).
3+ years of strong project management, planning, and execution skills.
Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, time management, and adaptability in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles and inclusive facilitation.
Experience in designing participatory, culturally aware co-creation processes with community-based partners.
Proven ability to synthesize qualitative insights into clear recommendations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent relationship building and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and accessibility in program delivery.
Oversight of operational and logistical planning experience for events/convenings, including vendor/consultant relationships.
Adaptability and learning orientation: ability to work in ambiguity and iterate based on learning.
Experience supporting collective impact efforts or cross-sector coalitions.
Knowledge and ability to use evaluation and learning frameworks/tools.
Competence with common collaboration and project tools and virtual convening platforms.

Skills

Project management
Planning
Execution
Leadership
Conflict resolution
Time management
Adaptability
Adult learning principles
Inclusive facilitation
Agenda design
Run-of-show development
Post-event follow-through
Participatory co-creation processes
Culturally aware co-creation processes
Power-aware practices
Synthesizing qualitative insights
Written communication
Verbal communication
Relationship building
Teamwork
Collaboration
Inclusion
Equity
Accessibility
Logistical planning
Operational planning
Vendor management
Consultant management
Working in ambiguity
Iterative improvement
Collective impact
Cross-sector coalitions
Evaluation frameworks
Learning frameworks
Collaboration tools
Project management tools
Virtual convening platforms

Location

Remote - Canada

Work Type

Remote

Experience Level

5+ years of experience
3+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

CAD 68,000 - CAD 86,000

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Tangible rewards
Comprehensive training programs
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Remote work options
Flexible scheduling
Generous time-off policies
Comprehensive wellness programs

About the Company

World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students.
For 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals.
WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale, from evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding.
WES partners with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change.
WES enables people to learn, work, and thrive in new places.

Equal Opportunity

World Education Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits.
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
Diversity goes beyond compliance – it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
We welcome all applicants, irrespective of their experience perfectly fitting the job description, as we value diverse and innovative viewpoints.
Individuals who thrive in a culture of continuous learning and inclusive teamwork excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
If you require assistance and/or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact us at hiring@wes.org, we're here to support you.