Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Menstrual Equity for Immigrant and Racialized Women is a new initiative designed to address period poverty and improve equitable access to menstrual products and menstrual health education for low-income, immigrant, and racialized women in Ottawa. The Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing this project. This role will focus on partnership development, awareness and education activities, and the distribution of free menstrual products in a culturally sensitive and accessible manner. The coordinator will work closely with internal teams, community partners, and clients to ensure the project meets its objectives and promotes dignity, health, and equity.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Social Work, Community Development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience coordinating or managing community-based programs or projects.
Demonstrated experience working with immigrant, refugee, and/or racialized communities using an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach.
Ability to work respectfully with sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality.
Experience developing and delivering workshops or awareness activities.
Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment.
Knowledge of computer applications and database software, Zoom, video conferencing, Microsoft 365, and other work-related software.
Strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication (spoken and written) and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English; additional languages are an asset.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Must possess a valid Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of menstrual health, gender equity, or poverty-reduction initiatives is an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement the Menstrual Equity Project in accordance with approved funding agreements, timelines, and budgets.
Develop and manage project work plans, milestones, and deliverables to ensure project objectives and outcomes are achieved.
Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations and suppliers.
Design, implement, and deliver culturally responsive menstrual health education and awareness activities that reduce stigma and improve knowledge.
Oversee the procurement, inventory management, and equitable distribution of free menstrual products to eligible immigrant and racialized women.
Ensure project activities are accessible, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and aligned with IWSO’s equity and inclusion principles.
Monitor project progress, collect quantitative and qualitative data, and evaluate outcomes.
Prepare accurate and timely reports, documentation, and updates required by funders and the Executive Director.
Engage directly with program participants to gather feedback and improve service delivery.