Preferred learners
- Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
- Academic experience
Categories
Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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To support the growth and smooth functioning of Sankofa Maroon Village through effective management, coordination, and administration.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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Overseeing village operations
Managing membership program
- Promoting SMV
- Managing social media
- Outreach and liaising w/ new members
- Orienting new members and giving tours
- Creating literature, packages of info, and materials to support new members
Managing SMV Organizing Team
- Helping to find new Organizing Team members through existing network
- Orienting and integrating new members of the Organizing Team
- Coordinating meetings
- Updating task-lists and checking in re deliverables
Managing Community Garden Administration
- What is the main goal for this project?
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To support the growth and smooth functioning of Sankofa Maroon Village through effective management, coordination, and administration.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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Overseeing village operations
Managing membership program
- Promoting SMV
- Managing social media
- Outreach and liaising w/ new members
- Orienting new members and giving tours
- Creating literature, packages of info, and materials to support new members
Managing SMV Organizing Team
- Helping to find new Organizing Team members through existing network
- Orienting and integrating new members of the Organizing Team
- Coordinating meetings
- Updating task-lists and checking in re deliverables
Managing Community Garden Administration
- How will you support learners in completing the project?
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- Familiarizing them with Sankofa Maroon Village overall project, message, and vision
- 2-week training process to on-board student
- Providing ongoing support and direction as needed
- Debriefing on processes and work completed
- Regular communication and check-ins
- What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?
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- Leadership
- Team Management
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Social media marketing
- Knowledge of anti-oppression frameworks
About the company
- https://www.sankofamaroonvillage.com
- Agriculture, Arts, Environment, Individual & family services, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
The Sankofa Maroon Village provides opportunities for people of African descent to:
- Access affordable, sustainable housing and retreat space
- Improve mental and emotional health through connection to nature and healing services
- Learn about organic gardening and grow food to support physical health and sustainability
- Learn about and celebrate African and diasporic cultural knowledge
- Educate Black children and youth in a culturally relevant manner
- Experience community
- Earn income through the Sankofa Centre for Healing and Eco Education