Program Coordinator

7 months ago


Guelph, Canada The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington Full time

**ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION**

The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington (CFGW) envisions a community where every child and youth has the opportunity to participate, learn, and grow to build a brighter future. We are passionately committed to enhancing the well-being of children and youth by connecting them to experiences and supports that contribute to their sense of belonging and help them to reach their full potential. With a 30+ year history as a community leader and champion for vulnerable children and youth, the Children’s Foundation has an unwavering belief that every child and youth should have what they need to be healthy, happy, and engaged in personal development opportunities that foster belonging, self-respect, confidence, hope, and empower life-long change.

**SUMMARY OF ROLE**

The Program Coordinator will be a key contributor to the success of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s community-based programs. This role involves working closely with the Program Director to ensure the effective implementation of the Adopt-A-Family (AAF) program. As well, this role will provide support for the Free to Grow (FTG) program, including the mental health and tutoring pilot initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Community Programs.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**
- You are passionate about helping children and youth have the opportunities they need to develop and thrive.
- As a vital member of our team, you are adept at translating vision into actionable plans for effective program delivery.
- You have a personal and professional commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring these values are integral to all aspects of program delivery.
- You enjoy working with people and can build positive relationships with volunteers, staff, and partners. You show deep respect for volunteers, creating a positive and inclusive culture.
- You pay close attention to details and have excellent organizational and time-management skills, balancing multiple tasks and deadlines well.
- Your communication is clear, concise, and inclusive, promoting effective collaboration among diverse teams.
- You are self-motivated, taking the initiative to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

**KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Program Coordination**
- Lead the AAF volunteer team in the delivery of the program, including the set-up and teardown of the seasonal site.
- Troubleshoot issues or concerns to maintain or improve program delivery of the AAF program.
- Conduct research and complete program evaluation, as required.
- Collaborate with the team to develop and achieve strategic and operational goals. **Gather program success stories to be used in communications, prioritizing the respect and dignity of folks accessing services.**:

- Demonstrate leadership to grow and learn, gradually acquiring more responsibility for day-today program management.

**Administration and Other**
- Update and maintain the integrity and organization of all forms, data, and documents.
- Support the administration of program operations, such as updating or developing policies and procedures, as assigned by the Director.
- Develop e-newsletters for program participants, coordinate low-cost/no-cost external community-based events and opportunities for families to attend, and organize and maintain community resources.
- Facilitate operational tasks such as basic financial tracking, site management, ordering program supplies, and other tasks as assigned.
- Maintain accurate program records and statistics, ensuring tracking is current and relevant to program success.

**QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES**
- **Education**: University degree or College diploma from a relevant field, such as Social Work, Community Development, or programs centering around children, youth, and/or families. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- **Program Delivery**:experience working with a diverse team of staff and volunteers to deliver programs, complete program evaluation, collect feedback, build relationships, meet program objectives, and adapt as needed.
- **Social Service Experience**:experience working at or accessing social service(s) or community-centered organizations is considered an asset. Championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles: Demonstrated commitment to aligning program delivery strategies with our commitment to EDI.
- **Administration & Organization**:excellent organizational and time management, with good attention to detail for accurate data management.
- **Communication**:Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting respectfully and effectively with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders.
- **Problem Solving**:Proactive approach to problem-solving, identifying opportunities for improvements, and implementing streamlined administrative procedures.
- **Team Collaboration**:A


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