Employment Outreach Program Coordinator

**Who We Are**

Founded in 1889, **YWCA Hamilton** is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

**YWork for us?**

At **YWCA Hamilton**, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Childcare discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

**Position Description**

**Job Code**:**3-CSJ-2025

**Department**: Economic Development

**Reports to**:Senior Manager, Employment and Training Services

**Location**:Hamilton, ON

**Hours of Work**:**35 hours/week

**Contract Start Date**:June 2, 2025

**Contract End Date**: July 27, 2025

**Posting Date**:May 22, 2025

**The Outreach Coordinator, Summer Student will create an outreach plan to promote and support the employment and training programs. This position is responsible for going to community service providers, community centres, public events and spaces to gain interest in and inform others of the employment and training programs.
- Developing and implementing community outreach programs and initiatives;
- Work with the Employment and Training Team to Identify and build relationships with community leaders, organizations, and groups;
- Promoting the organization’s mission and services within the community;
- Organizing community events, and supporting by creating presentations;
- Tracking, documenting, and reporting on community outreach and engagement activities;
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of outreach initiatives;
- Providing regular updates to management on outreach activities and progress towards goals;
- Works safely, reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and Safety policies and procedures,
- Familiar with, and adheres to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, (OHSA) Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act (WSIB), Human Rights and Employment Standards Act (ESA);
- Participates in Health & Safety training provided by the YWCA;
- Attends and participates in staff/team meetings;
- Ensures compliance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures;
- Maintains high level of confidentiality/privacy when working with client information;
- Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
- Supports the YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
- Performs other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Works 35 hours per week;
- Ability to use frequent medium to heavy physical effort: lifting up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs.), bending, stooping and walking.

**Qualifications**
- Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education in Business Administration, Social Services or a related field (or equivalent experience);
- Experience with developing Outreach Plans;
- Strong understanding of Community Services in the Hamilton Region;
- Must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
- Must be able to lead and work from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for operations and strategic planning;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Must provide a current Criminal record Judicial Matters or willingness to obtain at own cost;
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team;
- Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years on the first day of employment;
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred;
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply._
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests._

**_ Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. _**_Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._