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We’re currently looking for: 

  • A National Ambassadors Youth Forum Coordinator 2024
  • A Content Creator: National Ambassadors Youth Forum 2024

Animateur·rice for the 2024 National Ambassadors Youth Forum

French for the Future is a national, not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the development of tomorrow’s bilingual leaders by encouraging high school students to study and live in French. Our six programs, all in French, highlight the social and professional benefits of bilingualism and help create linguistic and cultural links between students of all backgrounds taking French as a first or as a second language across Canada.

THE NATIONAL AMBASSADOR YOUTH FORUM (FNJA)

The FNJA is held every year in a different city, and brings together 35 bilingual high school students from across Canada for six days jam-packed with activities. At the end of the FNJA, participants become ambassadors for French for the Future, and organize activities to promote French and official bilingualism in their communities throughout the following school year.

The 2024 FNJA will be held from August 2 to 9 in Edmonton, Alberta.

GROUP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES

Before the FNJA:

  • Be available to meet with the FNJA Coordinator and other group leaders for preparation purposes;
  • Read all communications and documents related to the FNJA; a list of roles and responsibilities will be sent to all group leaders when the program is finalized;
  • Take a 2-day training session before the FNJA regarding the event’s goals, program, and schedule (from August 2).

During the FNJA :

  • Lead workshops during the FNJA, from August 4 to August 9, in Edmonton, Alberta;
  • Install a framework of mutual trust to foster mutual respect and friendliness with participants;
  • Ensure the moral, physical, and emotional security of all participants.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • A high school diploma, and preferably currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Canada
  • Experience working with youth (e.g. summer camps)
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Francophonie (required), Francophonie in minority situations and/or international Francophonie (an asset)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in French and English
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Able to work legally in Canada

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Remuneration: $1,400 honorarium plus travel expenses from the place of residence to Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Full-time contract from August 2 to 9, 2024, with a few meetings before the event
  • The contract is signed with French for the Future

HOW TO APPLY

 By April 8, 2024, send a curriculum vitae and a cover letter, written in French, by e-mail to:

employment@french-future.org to the attention of Emeline Leurent, Executive Director. Please indicate “Animateur.trice FNJA 2024” in the subject line.

We encourage all qualified people to apply; French for the Future values diversity in the workplace.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.


Content Creator: National Ambassadors Youth Forum 2024

French for the Future is searching for a young dynamic person to join the team as official content creator for the Forum national des jeunes ambassadeur·rices 2024, to be held in Edmonton.

THE NATIONAL AMBASSADORS YOUTH FORUM (FNJA)

The FNJA is held every year in a different city, and brings together 35 bilingual high school students from across Canada for six days jam-packed with activities. At the end of the FNJA, participants become ambassadors of French for the Future, and organize activities to promote French and official bilingualism in their communities throughout the following school year.

The 2024 FNJA will take place from August 4 to 9, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Before the event:

  • Create a list of content to record during the event in collaboration with the marketing and communications team: fun reels about bilingualism, FNJA content, trends etc…

During the event:

  • Film videos and edit the short formats content as you go
  • Post some videos and pictures of the day to our story
  • In collaboration with the marketing and communications team, prepare a summary publication for each day

After the event:

  • Edit all the short format videos and send them to French for the Future within a reasonable delay.
  • Edit and send a summary video of the forum

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Hold a high school diploma, and preferably currently enrolled in a postsecondary program at an accredited Canadian institution;
  • Knowledge of/passionate about social media video content production;
  • Current studies in video production, marketing, or past courses on the topic, will be considered an asset;
  • Bilingual, French/English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Compensation: honorarium of $1300 plus travel expenses from your place of residence to Edmonton, Alberta;
  • Food and lodging provided;
  • Full-time contract for 1 week in August 2024;
  • The contract is signed with French for the Future.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and portfolio to the attention of Agathe Pompon, communications@french-future.org before March 28, 2024. Please clearly note “2024 FNJA Content Creator” in the subject line.

We encourage all qualified people to apply; French for the Future values diversity in the workplace. Only selected candidates will be contacted.


Thank you for your interest about employment opportunities at French for the Future. Currently we do not have any open positions, however if you are interested in possible future opportunities, please send your CV to emplois@francais-avenir.org. We will be in touch if a role becomes available that matches your skills and experiences.