Rebus is a small team that emphasizes collaboration amongst other values. You will be part of an organizational culture that embraces reciprocity, authenticity, celebrates joy, agency, and curiosity. Understanding and encouraging these qualities is essential to the success of our work and our lives. At Rebus, we lead with compassion and bring a collective, team-based approach to working with staff, Board, facilitators, students, and anyone else in our wider network. Our policies lift people up and support their dreams. We encourage you to join our team!
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Director of Programs
Open Date: 20 August 2024
Close Date: 9 September 2024
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be invited for interviews prior to the closing date. All applications received by the closing date will be fully considered for the position.
About Rebus
The Rebus Foundation is a Canadian registered charity, established in 2016, that works in the education space. We envision a liberatory future where lifelong learning is valued as a public good and communities leverage education as a catalyst for positive change. Our mission is to serve individuals and organizations across all levels of education — we offer guidance, community, and spaces for educators to collaborate on pedagogy and publishing. Through our programs and networks, we encourage educators to rediscover passion, purpose, and potential in their work so all learners can embrace the ripple effects of education.
We are a small but innovative team looking for new members who embody our dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit. We value family-friendly work culture and work/personal life balance. We are continuously reinventing our practices to realize our long-term vision for education, particularly in light of events over the recent years that have forced a reckoning of educational practices all over the world.
About the Opportunity
We’re hiring a full-time Director of Programs, responsible for overseeing the development, oversight, and execution of programming efforts that are aligned with The Rebus Foundation’s strategic framework and outcomes. The Director of Programs will manage and oversee the Program Team, comprising the Program Operations Manager and external facilitators. The Director of Programs is an experienced senior leader who will increase and enhance the organization’s effectiveness and impact by aligning programmatic work to organizational priorities, nurturing external partnerships, and evaluating impact.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs will first and foremost be a mission-aligned partner and collaborator with the Executive Director in helping to carry out Rebus’ mission. The Director will oversee the delivery of current programs and work with the team to create new programs and services to fulfill our mission. With a commitment to continuous learning, understanding community priorities and assessing impact, the Director of Programs will ensure Rebus has an understanding of new and best practices and innovations across the relevant content areas as well as more broadly across the education sector. They will help create connective tissue across the organization, undertaking opportunities to embed knowledge and lessons into the organization priorities, and will actively contribute to promoting a positive workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect.
This person will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with other staff. Rebus is a small team that emphasizes collaboration amongst other values. You will be part of an organizational culture that embraces reciprocity, authenticity, celebrates joy, agency, and curiosity. Understanding and encouraging these qualities is essential to the success of this position. Leading with compassion, bringing a collective, team-based approach to working with staff, Board, and facilitators, and deploying exceptional communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
We are continually developing new courses, consulting services, and resources to advance student success, promote equitable education strategies and innovative pedagogical methods, and to support the creation, adoption, and use of OER. This breadth of services needs constant evaluation and refinement to meet the ever-changing needs of the education community. This role is critical to our operations, and works closely with all members of the Rebus team. Core responsibilities include:
Business Development
- Conduct research to assess the viability of new fee-for-service programs, revenue generating opportunities, bespoke consulting work
- Develop and launch new programs, services, resources, etc. to diversify Rebus’ revenue streams and advance the mission
- Perform market analysis on new clients, project identification, tracking and outreach.
- Conduct and present research around program pricing and efficacy to the Executive Director
- Develop and implement strategies to engage a diverse set of partners, including post-secondary institutions, higher education systems/compacts, and provincial and state governments.
- Provide consulting services and implementation support to assist changemakers with ideation, capacity and community building initiatives, or planning for targeted strategic activities.
- Maintain and update contracts, working with the organization’s legal counsel as needed
- Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications Manager to promote the organization’s services, products, and impact.
Partnerships and Client Management
- Build partnerships with other organizations in provincial, national, and global contexts to increase participation in Rebus programs or with Rebus services. Intentionally seek out partnerships and collaborations with minority serving institutions to support the growth and impact of local leaders.
- Arrange weekly and monthly business calls and schedule other outreach initiatives with current and prospective clients.
- Successfully acquire and retain new clients by promoting the organization’s products and services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
- Represent Rebus at conferences, events, and other public-facing channels
- Build a community of mentors, particularly for people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ folx, and others with intersectional identities, to share experiences, offer recognition, and support one another in personal and professional transformation.
- Attend Board meetings to present key updates around programming, as required
Program Delivery
- Ensure the smooth running of current and new programs and alignment with strategic priorities
- Oversee the Program team (direct reports include the Program Operations Manager and facilitators), assigning tasks and delegating work as appropriate
- Remain up to date on current research on equity and cultural competence in open education, or other topics as pertinent to our programs and services.
- Uncover opportunities to deepen affinity networks and through our programming to create hospitable spaces in post-secondary education communities in North America.
- Collect research to create revision plans for program curriculum, and instruct the program team
- Present rationale around program pricing, scholarships, to the Executive Director to minimize barriers to access Rebus services.
- Working with the Program team, you will:
- Support the development of new resources, courses, and modules with insight from research collected.
- Lead webinars or other training sessions on topics related to OER, open education practices, and open publishing, as needed.
- Develop communities of practice for leaders to share experiences, coordinate on goals, and advance new ideas in education.
- Update the facilitator professional development pathway on a regular basis
- Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and development of new facilitators.
At a rapidly evolving and responsive organization, work may change and other duties may be assigned.
About you
Required skills and experience:
- You have at least 4 years of experience/relevant certification in curriculum development, program management, education strategy, growth strategy, or professional development
- You have experience leading and managing teams
- You are familiar using Google Suite, Pressbooks, Discourse, learning management systems
- You are an excellent written and verbal communicator
- You have a strong public service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with educators, administrators, and funders in the higher education space
Additional candidate assets (most of the following should apply):
- You take initiative and are eager to establish yourself as a leader
- You are creative and excited to try new ways of doing things
- You are comfortable collecting and using data to present reports and make decisions
- You have knowledge of the post-secondary landscape, open education field, open pedagogy, learning efficacy
- You have knowledge of inclusive design and accessibility best practices within publishing
- You are mission-driven, have experience working in non-profit sector, and are fuelled to improve the educational sector
You may notice this position does not require a degree. We are conscious that many people experience barriers to post-secondary education. And while we place a high value on education, we are actively examining our role in perpetuating credentialism. It may be that for some candidates, completing a degree helped them achieve the competencies this role requires, whereas others may have gained this experience in other ways.
We are looking for people with a range of experiences and ideas, who can bring fresh perspectives and guidance to our team. Even if you do not check off all the above points, we encourage you to apply. Give us a sense of who you are and why you want to work with us. Your application will be given the care and consideration it deserves.
We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers
to equity, including but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.
Compensation, Benefits, and Workplace Culture
Compensation: CA$90,000-$105,000 per year based on your skills and experience.
Rebus is committed to building a diverse team, with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diverse teams help drive innovation, personal and professional growth, and allow us to support our communities in better ways. We strive to ensure that our team reflects our core values of reciprocity, authenticity, celebrating joy, agency, and curiosity. Some of the ways in which we commit to those values include:
- Remote work environment for all employees (individuals based outside Canada are welcome to apply)
- Health and dental insurance for all employees based in Canada (individuals based outside Canada may receive a one-time lump sum in lieu of these benefits)
- Maintaining a work environment that is supportive of those with caregiving responsibilities
- Offering generous vacation and leave allocations
- Offering flexibility in working hours (individuals will be required to attend some synchronous meetings in North American time zones)
The Rebus Foundation is registered in Montreal with a remote team across Canada. This position is designed to be remote and full-time. There is some flexibility in working hours as any individual will balance the responsibilities of work with other personal duties. Some travel will be required to represent Rebus at conferences and other events, mainly in North America. We do not wish a rigid schedule to be a barrier to the right candidate.
If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, contact us at jobs@rebus.foundation. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Application Instructions
Apply via email with the subject line “Director of Programs: [YOUR NAME]” to jobs@rebus.foundation. Please include your resume and cover letter.
Programs Operations Manager
Open Date: 20 August 2024
Close Date: 9 September 2024
This is a 10-month term position to cover a maternity leave. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be invited for interviews prior to the closing date. All applications received by the closing date will be fully considered for the position.
About Rebus
The Rebus Foundation is a Canadian registered charity, established in 2016, that works in the education space. We envision a liberatory future where lifelong learning is valued as a public good and communities leverage education as a catalyst for positive change. Our mission is to serve individuals and organizations across all levels of education — we offer guidance, community, and spaces for educators to collaborate on pedagogy and publishing. Through our programs and networks, we encourage educators to rediscover passion, purpose, and potential in their work so all learners can embrace the ripple effects of education.
We are a small but innovative team looking for new members who embody our dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit. We value family-friendly work culture and work/personal life balance. We are continuously reinventing our practices to realize our long-term vision for education, particularly in light of events over the recent years that have forced a reckoning of educational practices all over the world.
About the Opportunity
We’re hiring a Program Operations Manager for a 10-month term position, to cover a maternity leave. This Manager is responsible for the delivery and smooth operations of Rebus’ programs. The role involves setting up and maintaining systems and processes, writing and research to update curriculum, community management, maintaining program schedules, communication with program participants, facilitators, staff, and a range of administrative tasks that act as the backbone of Rebus’ work and impact in the educational community.
This role requires someone who is organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple priorities at once, genuinely interested in building and maintaining relationships, able to manage and interact with different communications styles, and comfortable with technology. A background in instructional design, curriculum development, or instructional technology will be an asset.
This person will report to the Director of Programs and will work closely with other staff. Rebus is a small team that emphasizes collaboration amongst other values. You will be part of an organizational culture that embraces reciprocity, authenticity, celebrates joy, agency, and curiosity. Understanding and encouraging these qualities is essential to the success of this position. Leading with compassion, bringing a collective, team-based approach to working with staff, Board, and facilitators, and deploying exceptional communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
We are continually developing new courses, consulting services, and resources to advance student success, promote equitable education strategies and innovative pedagogical methods, and to support the creation, adoption, and use of OER. This breadth of services needs constant evaluation and refinement to meet the ever-changing needs of the education community. This role is critical to our operations, and works closely with all members of the Rebus team. Core responsibilities include:
Program Delivery
- Work with the Program team to ensure the smooth running of Rebus programs (Textbook Success Program (TSP), Facilitator Program, OER Webinar Series, and new courses developed)
- Lead webinars, workshops, or other training sessions (in-person and online) or other training sessions on topics related to OER, open education practices, and open publishing, as needed.
- Coordinate with program participants and clients to answer questions, resolve issues.
- Manage the setup of program cohorts, including internal document management, conducting scheduling polls, maintaining program calendars, etc. Handle any necessary adjustments and communicate changes promptly
- Maintain internal and external program documents including templates, alumni lists, etc.
- Coordinate with clients or assigned points of contact to complete program setup and smooth delivery
- With the Director of Programs, provide consulting services and implementation support to assist changemakers with ideation, capacity and community building initiatives, or planning for targeted strategic activities.
Reporting and Course Development
- Work with the Director of Programs to prepare reports on program impact and efficacy for internal and external audiences
- Remain up to date on current research on equity and cultural competence in open education, or other topics as pertinent to our programs and services.
- Review and revise content and curriculum based on program efficacy reports, alumni feedback, advances in the field
- Update existing guides to reflect changes in program, advances in the field, and alignment with core values
- Support the development and launch new programs, services, resources, etc. to diversify Rebus’ revenue streams and advance the mission
- Attend weekly and monthly business calls with current and prospective clients, as required
- Represent Rebus at conferences, events, and other public-facing channels
- Coordinate with the Program team and Marketing and Communications Manager to promote the organization’s services, products, and impact.
- Attend Board meetings to present key updates around programming, as required
Facilitator Management, Training, and Development
- Develop communities of practice for leaders to share experiences, coordinate on goals, and advance new ideas in education.
- Build a community of mentors, particularly for people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ folx, and others with intersectional identities, to share experiences, offer recognition, and support one another in personal and professional transformation.
- Oversee a small and growing team of external faculty (and program alumni) who partner to facilitate programs
- Update the facilitator professional development pathway on a regular basis
- Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and development of new facilitators.
- Host regular sessions with facilitators to enhance their skills and ensure they are well-equipped to deliver engaging and effective sessions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between facilitators and the organization, facilitating clear and efficient communication channels.
- Prepare T&P letters or other supporting letters as requested
At a rapidly evolving and responsive organization, work may change and other duties may be assigned.
About you
Required skills and experience:
- You have at least 2 years of experience/relevant certification in curriculum development, instructional design, open education, online education
- You have experience with teaching and facilitation for adult learners
- You are familiar using Google Suite, Discourse, learning management systems, Zoom, Pressbooks
- You are an excellent written and verbal communicator
- You have a strong public service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with educators, administrators, and funders in the higher education space
Additional candidate assets (most of the following should apply):
- You take initiative and are eager to establish yourself as a leader
- You are creative and excited to try new ways of doing things
- You are comfortable collecting and using data to present reports and make decisions
- You have knowledge of the post-secondary landscape, open education field, open pedagogy, learning efficacy
- You have knowledge of inclusive design, pedagogical methods for adult education, and accessibility best practices
- You are mission-driven, have experience working in the non-profit sector, and are fuelled to improve the educational sector
You may notice this position does not require a degree. We are conscious that many people experience barriers to post-secondary education. And while we place a high value on education, we are actively examining our role in perpetuating credentialism. It may be that for some candidates, completing a degree helped them achieve the competencies this role requires, whereas others may have gained this experience in other ways.
We are looking for people with a range of experiences and ideas, who can bring fresh perspectives and guidance to our team. Even if you do not check off all the above points, we encourage you to apply. Give us a sense of who you are and why you want to work with us. Your application will be given the care and consideration it deserves.
We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers
to equity, including but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.
Compensation, Benefits, and Workplace Culture
Compensation: CA$62,500-$66,600 for the 10 month term based on experience.
Rebus is committed to building a diverse team, with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diverse teams help drive innovation, personal and professional growth, and allow us to support our communities in better ways. We strive to ensure that our team reflects our core values of reciprocity, authenticity, celebrating joy, agency, and curiosity. Some of the ways in which we commit to those values include:
- Remote work environment for all employees (individuals based outside Canada are welcome to apply)
- Health and dental insurance for all employees based in Canada (individuals based outside Canada may receive a one-time lump sum in lieu of these benefits)
- Maintaining a work environment that is supportive of those with caregiving responsibilities
- Offering generous vacation and leave allocations
- Offering flexibility in working hours (individuals will be required to attend some synchronous meetings in North American time zones)
The Rebus Foundation is registered in Montreal with a remote team across Canada. This position is designed to be remote and full-time for a 10-month term. There is some flexibility in working hours as any individual will balance the responsibilities of work with other personal duties. Some travel will be required to represent Rebus at conferences and other events, mainly in North America. We do not wish a rigid schedule to be a barrier to the right candidate.
If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, contact us at jobs@rebus.foundation. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Application Instructions
Apply via email with the subject line “Program Operations Manager: [YOUR NAME]” to jobs@rebus.foundation. Please include your resume and cover letter.
Marketing and Communications Manager
Open Date: 20 August 2024
Close Date: 9 September 2024
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be invited for interviews prior to the closing date. All applications received by the closing date will be fully considered for the position.
About Rebus
The Rebus Foundation is a Canadian registered charity, established in 2016, that works in the education space. We envision a liberatory future where lifelong learning is valued as a public good and communities leverage education as a catalyst for positive change. Our mission is to serve individuals and organizations across all levels of education — we offer guidance, community, and spaces for educators to collaborate on pedagogy and publishing. Through our programs and networks, we encourage educators to rediscover passion, purpose, and potential in their work so all learners can embrace the ripple effects of education.
About the Opportunity
We’re hiring a Marketing and Communication Manager for a 18-month term position. The Marketing and Communications Manager will be the sole responsible for managing the Rebus brand, developing and implementing a world-class communications strategy and related marketing assets to promote, enhance, and protect Rebus’ services, news, reputation, and impact. The goal is to advance the organization’s position with relevant constituents, tell the story of our organization, and drive broader awareness for our work and donor support for the organization. The Marketing and Communication Manager will be responsible for Rebus’ varied and integrated communications products and services including: newsletters, social media, website, blogs, annual report, digital and print publications, research papers, and other online communications; media and public relations; and marketing. Through these channels, you will be an ambassador for the organization and will need to build relationships with the key partners across North America in the equitable education and OER space.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and storytelling abilities, with experience in marketing and public relations, managing social media tools, and proficiency with Mailchimp, WordPress. We are looking for an organized and focused individual, ready to coordinate with a small team of passionate, mission-driven people. This is a fairly new role, so there is a great opportunity to prioritize projects over the year, and shape the position.
This Manager will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with other staff. Rebus is a small team that emphasizes collaboration amongst other values. You will be part of an organizational culture that embraces reciprocity, authenticity, celebrates joy, agency, and curiosity. Understanding and encouraging these qualities is essential to the success of this position. Leading with compassion, bringing a collective, team-based approach to working with staff, Board, and facilitators, and deploying exceptional communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
The success of our efforts, and the stories we create for the organization depends on communications and marketing tasks. Rebus offers a breadth of services for the open education and post-secondary education communities, each with a unique value and purpose that needs to be clearly articulated to a variety of audiences. This role is critical to our operations, and core responsibilities include:
Communications and Marketing Strategy
- Develop communications plans and promotional materials for Rebus programs, projects, events
- Build awareness of Rebus events and projects through a monthly newsletter, social media campaigns, and advertising
- Define a community engagement strategy for regular updates and engagement with peers, thought leaders, participants, and others in Rebus’ orbit
- Ensure consistency of messaging across core communications channels and platforms
- Employ analytics tools to measure the effectiveness and value of marketing and communication efforts
- Provide regular reports to the team on key performance indicators and adjust marketing strategies accordingly
- Identify creative opportunities to use the web to enhance and support programs for key audiences and interest holders
- Invest in resources to enhance Rebus’ marketing and storytelling capabilities
Content Creation and Asset Management
- Research, write, and edit content for internal and external audiences including donors
- Design and present marketing materials, web pages, and reports
- Regularly refresh the organization’s key communications materials included but not limited to website, brochures, etc.
- Maintain communication and engagement assets
- Keep up-to-date social media calendars for Rebus events and initiatives
- Develop, plan, and execute simultaneous projects
Engagement and Collaboration
- Nurture partnerships with organizations with a similar vision for education
- Provide storytelling support to the team to ensure throughlines in narratives and voice in non-marketing assets
- Establish strong, positive, productive relationships internally and externally
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and strong team culture at Rebus
- On occasion, attend Board meetings, conferences, or other events to represent Rebus
- Continually expand and update professional knowledge
At a rapidly evolving and responsive organization, work may change and other duties may be assigned.
About you
Required skills and experience:
- You have at least 3 years of experience/relevant certification in marketing and communications/media/design
- You have experience with researching and creating content, running campaigns, and managing brands, and maintaining marketing assets
- You are familiar using Google Suite, Mailchimp, WordPress, X, LinkedIn, Discourse, Pressbooks, and Adobe InDesign
- You are an excellent written and verbal communicator
- You have a strong public service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with educators, administrators, and funders in the higher education space
Additional candidate assets (most of the following should apply):
- You take initiative and are eager to establish yourself as a leader
- You are creative and excited to try new ways of doing things
- You are comfortable collecting and using data to present reports and make decisions
- You have knowledge of the open education field, Creative Commons licenses, open publishing, open pedagogy, and/or higher education
- You have knowledge of inclusive design and accessibility best practices within publishing
- You are mission-driven, have experience working in the non-profit sector, and are fuelled to improve the educational sector
You may notice this position does not require a degree. We are conscious that many people experience barriers to post-secondary education. And while we place a high value on education, we are actively examining our role in perpetuating credentialism. It may be that for some candidates, completing a degree helped them achieve the competencies this role requires, whereas others may have gained this experience in other ways.
We are looking for people with a range of experiences and ideas, who can bring fresh perspectives and guidance to our team. Even if you do not check off all the above points, we encourage you to apply. Give us a sense of who you are and why you want to work with us. Your application will be given the care and consideration it deserves.
We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers
to equity, including but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.
Compensation, Benefits, and Workplace Culture
Compensation: CA$75,000 to CA$90,000 per year based on experience.
We are a small but innovative team looking for new members who embody our dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit. Rebus is committed to building a diverse team, with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diverse teams help drive innovation, personal and professional growth, and allow us to support our communities in better ways. We strive to ensure that our team reflects our core values. We value family-friendly work culture and work/personal life balance. We are continuously reinventing our practices to realize our long-term vision for education, particularly in light of events over the recent years that have forced a reckoning of educational practices all over the world.
Some of the ways in which we commit to our values include:
- Remote work environment for all employees (individuals based outside Canada are welcome to apply)
- Health and dental insurance for all employees based in Canada (individuals based outside Canada may receive a one-time lump sum in lieu of these benefits)
- Maintaining a work environment that is supportive of those with caregiving responsibilities
- Offering generous vacation and leave allocations
- Offering flexibility in working hours (individuals will be required to attend some synchronous meetings in North American time zones)
The Rebus Foundation is registered in Montreal with a remote team across Canada. This position is designed to be remote and full-time over a 18-month term. There is some flexibility in working hours as any individual will balance the responsibilities of work with other personal duties. We do not wish a rigid schedule to be a barrier to the right candidate.
If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, contact us at jobs@rebus.foundation. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Application Instructions
Apply via email with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Manager: [YOUR NAME]” to jobs@rebus.foundation. Please include your resume and cover letter.