Contract dates: May 17 – August 20, 2021
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 35 hours per week (remote-working position with possibility of occasional evenings)

Remuneration: $15/hour
Special requirements (based on funding):

• Must have attended school in the spring and be returning to school in the fall of 2021
• Must be based in and have lived in Nova Scotia for at least 6 months prior to start date

Organizational Commitment to Equity
Breaking the Silence acknowledges that systemic barriers disproportionately target and affect marginalized communities. We are committed to challenging these systemic inequalities and encourage applications from individuals that represent the full diversity of communities in terms of ability, age, class, gender, race and sexual orientation. Furthermore, we recognize and value lived experience as a legitimate attestation of skills and abilities.

Organizational Background
The Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network (BTS) was established 30 years ago in response to the genocide and mass displacement of communities that occurred during the internal armed conflict in Guatemala. The network includes over 300 volunteer members throughout the Maritimes. BTS supports Guatemalan human rights and community development groups working for ongoing social, economic, environmental, and cultural justice. BTS centers the interconnectedness between the North and the South and the responsibility of Canadians to be engaged in solidarity, undertaking advocacy and education initiatives in Canada.

Communications Summer Lead

Social Media Summer Lead

Application Process:

Interested applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with BTS and our Cooperant program through our website. Please send a resume and cover letter as one document to BreakingTheSilenceHiring@gmail.com by Wednesday May 5th at 5pm ADT. Indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line and let us know where or how you heard about this posting.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday, May 7 to arrange an interview for May 10th or 11th. We anticipate making a final offer for this position by May 13th for a contract start date of May 17th.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.