Program Coordinator- Youth Volunteerism

8 hours ago

Halifax, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Program Coordinator
- Youth Volunteerism**

**Job Title**:Program Coordinator
- Youth Volunteerism

**Department**:Community Programs

**Location**:Halifax office, minimum 3 days in person with Team

**Job Classification**:Full Time, Salary, Term

**Hours**:37.5 hrs/ week, Monday-Friday (with occasional weekend and evening hours)

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Program Overview**

The Program Coordinator
- Youth Volunteerism, works collaboratively with other team members to ensure that the YWCA Halifax Youth Volunteerism programs and supports are as successful as possible. This may involve facilitating or organizing workshops, developing resources, online or virtual communication, group and individual supports, and networking. It may also include helping participants find relevant placements, engaging with community partners, ensuring mentors and supports are in place, supporting participants in their shift from in-class programming to community-based experiences, etc.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and delivering a youth centred curriculum that builds skills in leadership and community engagement and connects them to positive volunteer opportunities.

The Program Coordinators are responsible for ensuring all YWCA procedures, policies, and budgets are followed and helps contribute to the advancement and achievement of the YWCA mission, vision, values, guiding principles, strategic plan, business plan, and departmental plan.

**Duties**:

- Facilitate workshops (virtually and in-person)
- Work collaboratively with other Team members to complete tasks and ensure the success of the program.
- Complete all necessary documentation and reporting with funder.
- Support participants in their Volunteering journey, including one-on-one meetings, placement support, mentor connection and connecting to other programs and services as needed.
- Collaborating with other organizations, programs and events to provide as much information and resources as possible for participants.
- Working within financial and budgetary limits
- Continuous learning and growth to serve youth as best as possible

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- The Program Coordinator will have a college diploma or undergraduate degree in Social Work, Education, Recreation, Child and youth care practitioner other relevant areas of studies.
- Experience facilitating workshops, including online facilitation, classes or programs.
- Experience in community partnerships and collaboration.
- Comfortable public speaking
- Confidence and experience working with youth ages 12-24yrs
- Effective interpersonal skills and computer literacy
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexible, adaptable, and able to work with your team as needed.
- **This position requires staff to work some evenings, weekends, and other hours depending on the stage of the program. This is essential to ensuring the program is youth focused and accessible.**_

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Subject Line: Program Coordinator
- Youth Volunteerism**

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-17

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