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About the Role
The Shorenet Education Lead will focus on developing Shorenet's learning content and carrying the educational thought leadership that flows through the network. This role involves creating new learning resources and modules, a micro credential in place-based economic development, and curriculum for specific programmes. The position is focused on content development and will also involve consulting.
Responsibilities
- Develop new Shorenet learning resources and modules, and design and deliver learning programmes.
- Develop a micro credential in place-based economic development, from curriculum design through to delivery.
- Build the curriculum and content for the "[Name] in Place" programmes.
- Develop and maintain Shorenet's toolsets and resources library, keeping content current and accessible.
- Lead the educational and practitioner thought leadership carried through the network.
- Support the Cases for Places series, turning network practice into usable content.
- Represent the Institute as a speaker at programme-related gatherings and events.
- Deliver some consulting workshops.
Requirements
- Experience in instructional or curriculum design is a strong advantage.
- A strong writer, able to translate practice into clear learning content and publications.
- Familiarity with community economic development and place-based practice.
- Facilitation credentials and experience leading workshops and learning sessions.
- Based in Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario.
- Energized by building things, whether modules, curricula, stories, or publications.
- Clear communicator and collaborator across the team, practitioners, and partners.
- Willing to travel to Fogo Island and other partner communities as required.
- Committed to the values and mission of Shorefast, and treats communities as economic actors with assets and agency.
Skills
- Instructional design
- Curriculum design
- Writing
- Content development
- Thought leadership
- Community economic development
- Place-based practice
- Facilitation
- Workshop leadership
- Consulting
- Communication
- Collaboration
Location
- Remote work position
- Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Toronto (GTA) region, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- A relevant degree is welcome
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000–$85,000 per annum
Benefits
- Health and dental benefits
- Access to an employee assistance program for mental health support and work/life services
- Team member discounts within our businesses (Fogo Island Inn and Fogo Island Workshops)
- Technology necessary to complete work
- Cellphone plan
- Travel to Fogo Island, and allowances for travel
- Engaged, highly supportive, and collaborative environment
- Opportunity to work in a thriving social enterprise
- Continued learning and professional development training
About the Company
- The Shorefast Institute for Place-Based Economies is a program of Shorefast, one of the largest social enterprise organizations in Canada.
- The Institute brings together economic actors from communities, governments, and markets to develop, refine, and expand place-based approaches to economic development.
- Through structured learning exchanges, resource sharing, and convenings, the Institute supports communities across Canada in shaping their own economic futures.
- Our work includes the ShoreNet network, the Economic Nutrition initiative, and other tools that make economic systems more visible and understood.
Equal Opportunity
- At Shorefast, we endeavour to foster an accessible work environment and to ensure all in our care feel safe and valued. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to accommodate a more accessible or inclusive application process.