Youth Engagement Specialist

1 week ago

York, Canada Weston Frontlines Centre Full time

As a Youth Engagement Specialist, you will assist in the management of the communications and outreach functions at Frontlines**. **Particularly, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing promotion materials to inform and educate the public, media, and other specified audiences about Frontlines’ programs, campaigns, and events for young adults (15-30 ages). You will also work with the Marketing manager and the Fundraising team to design and execute outreach activities that further increase the outcomes and impact of the programs and services offered through Frontlines.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Assist in the development of outreach and communication materials including newsletters, brochures, social media posts, video content, etc.
- Develop and implement strategies to help promote Frontlines’ programs and campaigns, particularly for young adults
- Maintain good relationships with relevant media contacts, donors, participants, employers, etc.
- Conduct outreach to recruit participants for Frontlines’ programs; in-person outreach through attendance at community events, schools, job fairs, etc.
- Assist youth who may be facing barriers by connecting them and their families to resources
- Assist in the development and delivery of training programs as needed
- Conduct case management including needs and risk assessment, identification and assessment of participant's need for job coaching
- Prepare reports, presentations and press materials as required
- Build relationships by providing positive role modeling to participants, staff, placement students, volunteers, etc.
- Assist participants in developing appropriate work habits, behaviours and attitudes for the workplace
- Other job duties as assigned

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated experience of excellence in community engagement and outreach
- Demonstrated experience working in multi-ethnic, high-density, urban communities
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills
- Familiarity with online platforms and design softwares: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Wordpress, Canva
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Valid Driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract and access to a vehicle is an asset

**What we offer**:

- Free on-site parking
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Extended health care and dental benefits, life and critical illness insurance
- Opportunity to work within a small and diverse team
- Professional development opportunities

**Education**:

- At least 2nd year engagement in Marketing, Community Development, Communications and other related fields (diploma or degree preferred)

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Salary**: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- York, ON M9N 1V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- community engagement and outreach: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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