Join the ISNA Canada Team!
Youth Coordinator
Description
Job Title: Youth Coordinator
Reports To:
Location: 2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4
Job Term: Full-Time, Contact (In-Person)
Job Purpose: The Youth Coordinator plays a critical role in developing and executing youth campaigns and events that support the mission, vision, and values of ISNA Canada. This position is pivotal in fostering a vibrant, engaging, and supportive environment for the youth in our community.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute a comprehensive calendar of youth-focused activities throughout the year.
- Assist in setting up facilities, ordering resources, preparing program materials, and organizing events.
- Assist with marketing efforts to promote various programs to the youth in our community.
- Collaborate with neighboring youth centers, partner organizations, and other youth groups to enhance program delivery and outreach.
- Develop and implement program evaluation tools and ensure that evaluations of all youth programs and activities are conducted.
- Collect and analyze statistics and program evaluation data; draft weekly reports for review by management.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with all youth participants.
- Actively participate in team meetings, professional development activities, staff retreats, and other ICC activities.
- Identify, create, and implement high-quality programming and curriculum for the youth program based on best practices.
- Ensure effective systems to track youth development and outcomes.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications and Job Experience Required:
- University degree in social sciences, human resources, community development, or a related field is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of positive youth development frameworks.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to respond to youth requests with patience and enthusiasm; understanding when to escalate issues appropriately.
- Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management and long-time volunteers.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver excellent customer service.
- Ability to create and sustain strong working partnerships with other team members while contributing to a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the organization.
Requirements:
- Must be available to work in person at our center in Mississauga, ON.
- Must be available evenings and weekends as required for programming.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and meet all necessary employment requirements.
- Must obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent background check, as necessary for working with children in an educational setting in the province of Ontario.
Application Process: To apply for the position of Youth Coordinator please submit a resume, and any relevant certifications or qualifications.
Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.