Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**

**Launch Pad Youth Skills & Technology Centre**

**_Are you an organized individual that is passionate about planning and implementing programming to enhance the participant’s life? We are looking for an outstanding individual to serve as a Program Coordinator - someone who is excited to take on an impactful and highly varied community engagement role. _**:

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LAUNCH PAD is a non-profit skills development centre for youth aged 12 - 18 located in Hanover,
Ontario serving the rural communities of Grey & Bruce Counties.

VISION - Ensure that all youth can discover and develop their passions to live the life they imagine.
MISSION - To create opportunities for youth to explore their curiosity, discover their interest, and enhance their skills through programs, partnerships and community engagement.
VALUES - Innovation, Empowerment, Inclusivity

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Program
Coordinator will be responsible for initiating the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs fulfilling Launch Pad’s mandate. The Program Coordinator will focus on recruiting and interviewing trained skilled professional volunteers to assist in delivery of programming, while supporting the organizations financial viability and maintaining the commitment to the organization’s mission and vision, strengthening its diverse revenue streams, and enhancing the vibrant work environment established in conjunction with the Board of
Directors. They will collaborate with stakeholders to assist with operational planning, special projects/events and guide partnership development for programming.

Human Resources
C/O The Town of Hanover

**Program Coordinator**

**Launch Pad Youth Skills & Technology Centre**

**JOB ACTIVITIES**
- Initiates the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs fulfilling

Launch Pad’s mandate.
- Recruits, interviews and trains skilled professional volunteers to assist in delivery of programming.
- Supports and ensures program instructors have all they need to deliver programming.
- Purchases equipment related to programming and managing yearly program budget.
- Collects and monitors statistics and outcomes on programs and activities.
- Contributes content to Launch Pad’s online communication strategy and assists with marketing to support promotions of programming.
- Prepares monthly program report to Executive Director/Board of Directors.
- Provides incidental guidance to co-op students, youth staff and volunteers while on duty.
- Responsibly represents Launch Pad at the Centre and in the community.
- Respects confidentiality of participants, staff and volunteers.
- Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations.
- Works in compliance with and carries out the Policies and Procedures of Launch Pad.
- Have flexibility in working some evenings or weekends if required.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Excellent communication skills and the initiative to lead community engagement.
- Must be passionate, collaborative, and have the capacity to innovate with limited &/or changing resources.
- Must have previous experience working with youth.
- Have flexibility in working some evenings or weekends if required.
- Must have First Aid with CPR-C and AED certification or be willing and able to obtain.

Launch Pad is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must self-identify and make their accessibility needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hanover, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you willing and able to work a flex schedule that may include, a weekend, an evening and/or an early morning shift if required?

Work Location: In person