High School Mentorship: Program Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

The YWCA High School Mentorship programs have been supporting youth achieve their goals while building life-long relationships since 1991. This program matches high school-aged youth with adult mentors who guide the youth to explore pathways towards a fulfilling career path. Our program welcomes members of the LGBTQIA2S+ and Disabled communities and primarily serves cis and trans women and people who are systemically marginalized due to their gender identity and gender expression.
**Job Summary**:
In this dynamic role, the High School Mentorship Coordinator will work closely and report to the Mentorship Manager. The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining administrative duties for the day-to-day upkeep of the program, supporting matches through regular communication, developing program content such as newsletters and blog posts, and helping to coordinate, plan, facilitate workshops/events/presentations. The Mentorship Coordinator will be passionate about youth mentorship and demonstrate organization, efficiency, reliability and willingness to learn.
The YWCA Metro Vancouver is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. Women, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+ individuals and people with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Responsibilities include**:

- Support the Mentorship Manager to implement the High School Mentorship program and to achieve program objectives and goals.
- Support the Mentorship Manager to build relationships with partnership organizations and to support program outreach.
- Regularly communicate with the mentorship matches to provide support, to problem solve and to monitor for safety.
- Support participant intake registration including interviewing, screening and onboarding.
- Coordinate and plan events/workshops with internal and external parties.
- Facilitate mentorship workshops and presentations alongside the Mentorship Manager.
- Develop engaging, informative, and relatable content in the forms of newsletters, blog posts, discussion posts and activities.
- Support implementation of volunteer recognition and program evaluation plans.
- Assist in the planning and preparation for current and future program cycles.
- Occasional work on evenings and weekends for workshops and events, as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in social sciences (or related field) and/or minimum 1-year experience in community program coordination
- Experience in non-profit and community programs delivery or coordination is an asset
- Experience with mentorship programs as a participant or program coordinator is an asset
- Strong administrative, data entry experience
- Experience with event planning and coordination with success
- Strong group facilitation and presentation skills
- Highly organized, self-driven, proactive, and able to think critically
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and productively in a remote work setting
- Mature, reliable team player with excellent time management skills
- Outgoing, open and personable with a willingness to learn and an ability to connect both youth and adults with ease
- Strong written and oral communication skills that demonstrate diplomacy and tact
- Proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Powerpoint, and Word) and online collaboration tools such as Google Jamboard and Canva
- Flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends for participant intake, program events and workshops.
- Knowledge of volunteer management or experience in youth programs an asset
- A valid clear criminal record check is required
- Successful applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; exemption requests must be supported by valid, legal documents.

**ABOUT THE YWCA**
This year, YWCA Metro Vancouver marks 125 years of serving our community. We recognize that Canada was founded through colonialist and racist policies, and the YWCA was established and operated during this time. We also recognize that these legacies exist in our present time and are committed to actively decolonizing our policies, programs and practices. Our vision: We boldly envision a just and equitable world for women, families and allies. Our mission: We advance gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing.

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of a passionate, dedicated and impactful team

How to Apply

Consider joining this rewarding and inclusive team by sending a resume and cover letter (in a single document) by* January 23, 2023* to:
**Edith Lee**
Manager, High School & Indigenous Mentorship Programs

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