Program Coordinator, Company Program

Location: Lower Mainland, B.C.

Application Deadline: 4:00 PM PST on January 16, 2026 (or until filled)

Salary Range: $50,000–$55,000 annually

Term: Until June 30, 2026 (with the possibility to extend the Term or become permanent)

Reports to: Program Manager, Company Program

We acknowledge that our work spans many territories and that our head office resides on the traditional and ancestral unceded shared territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations peoples.

Overview

At JA British Columbia (JABC), we believe every young person deserves the tools, confidence, and opportunity to succeed. Our programs ignite ambition and build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial thinking across the province.

JABC is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Program Coordinator, Company Program in the Lower Mainland area, to support the coordination, delivery, and operational success of JABC's growing Company Program (CP). Reporting to the Program Manager, Company Program, this role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the program, including coordination and training of volunteer mentors, data administration, customer inquiries, reporting, and more.

Employment offers are determined by knowledge, experience, internal equity and legal entitlement to work in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Manager, Company Program, your key responsibilities include:

Program Coordination & Delivery:

• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and regular communication with school contacts, business contacts, volunteers, parents and students to ensure program deliveries are prepared and resourced for each session.
• Provide timely responses for program inquiries to ensure smooth program registration process.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments, delivery of program materials, attendance tracking, session coverage and other duties to ensure uninterrupted delivery of programming.
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings and program sessions to provide support and insight as needed.
• Work with partner organizations and contacts to develop and coordinate alternative delivery formats of the program.

Volunteer Management & Training:

• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship of volunteers in collaboration with the Community Engagement team.
• Manage the reference check process for volunteers.
• Deliver volunteer orientation and training sessions.
• Provide ongoing communication, weekly updates, and follow-up support to ensure volunteer retention and engagement.

Administrative & Data Management:

• Ensure all student attendance, consent forms, and photo release documentation are tracked and filed for compliance.
• Support the collection of impact data, student feedback, and success stories for reporting and storytelling purposes.
• Maintain up-to-date program records, schedules, and reporting data within JABC systems such as Salesforce and OneDrive.
• Support the preparation of materials and logistics for, but not limited to, meetings, graduations, recognition events and community presentations.
• Use the recorded data to create reports as requested.
• Respond to incoming inquiries regarding programs and volunteer opportunities.
• Sending out program-wide communication bulletins to all students and parents, along with managing the communication strategy.

Community Engagement & Representation:

• Represent JABC at community events, school celebrations, and volunteer recognition gatherings.
• Act as an ambassador for the program to help recruit volunteers and new schools.
• Travel to school sites and partner locations as requested across the Lower Mainland and surrounding regions.

Collaboration & Support:

• Assist in the creation of an alumni network and ongoing student engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to coordinate the awards and scholarships process by preparing forms and meeting packages, and liaising with award recipients.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team on program-related marketing materials.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

We're seeking an ideal candidate with developing organizational and project management skills, proficient customer service abilities, and technical competence. Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM system is considered an advantage

The Program Coordinator should be an independent self-starter who thrives on managing data, coordinating multiple projects, and interacting with diverse internal and external interest-holders of various ages and demographics.

Other qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

• 1- 3 years of experience, or equivalent, of project management or coordinating educational or community programs.
• Ability to travel regularly within Lower Mainland and provide in-person support across program sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated administrative proficiency in organizational writing, presentations, scheduling, and data entry.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe), FormAssembly and Salesforce (or similar CRM).

Benefits of working with JABC

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Access to extended benefits after three-month probationary period.
• Thrive in a positive work environment with supportive colleagues.

Compensation

This is a permanent, full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position may require the individual to attend events during evenings and weekends. The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

An offer of employment with JABC is conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks along with a successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Diversity and Inclusion

At JA British Columbia, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital for creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, strengthening our organization with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, creed (religion), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, age, or any other grounds prohibited by the B.C. Human Rights Code.

We believe that the ideal candidate is someone who can contribute their unique talents and experiences, regardless of meeting every qualification listed. We encourage marginalized individuals to consider being part of our team. If this opportunity sparks your interest, we strongly encourage you to apply Your passion and potential are what matter most to us.

If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us directly at , Attention: Velour Alexander, Manager of Administration, so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a concise resume with a cover letter that highlights alignment to the position qualifications by 4pm, January 9, 2026, to with the subject line: Program Coordinator, Company Program. Please use the following naming format for the one pdf that has your application materials:

[FirstNameLastName]–Application

Ex: VelourAlexander-Application

We thank all candidates for their interest in advance. However, due to the number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

JA British Columbia (JABC) is a not-for-profit impact organization that delivers free hands-on, immersive education in work readiness, financial health, and entrepreneurship. Learn more about JABC at

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 weeks

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live in the Lower Mainland of BC?
• Are you able to reliably commute to various schools, businesses, and community partner locations throughout the Lower Mainland of BC?
• How many years of experience do you have in project management or coordinating educational/community programs?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC