Program Coordinator

About Kids Up Front Kids Up Front envisions a world in which all kids have access to enriching experiences. We promote inclusion by removing barriers to community venues and events. Our innovative program accepts and redistributes donated tickets to theatre performances, concerts, sporting events, museums, and more. Attendance at these events fosters feelings of belonging in thousands of children each year, empowering them to safely explore new interests and experience all our communities have to offer. The Opportunity We are looking for a passionate, dynamic, and bilingual Program Coordinator to join the Kids Up Front program team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator executes the day‑to‑day distribution of tickets, including all data entry and record management for our program in Montreal and Ottawa‑Gatineau. The Program Coordinator will also contribute to building relationships with venues, event organizers, recipient agencies and funders, mostly in the Montreal area. Candidates must be fully bilingual, able to write and speak in French and English. Ideal candidates are organized, detail‑oriented, and have experience building relationships with varied stakeholders. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and balance multiple projects is a must. Kids Up Front is seeking candidates to join our team on a part‑time basis with potential to expand to a full‑time role. Some evening and weekend work may be required in place of regularly scheduled hours. This will be a hybrid or virtual setting depending on the candidate’s location. Tasks and Responsibilities Ticket Distribution and Reporting Ensure accurate data entry and management for all donations of tickets, experiences, and funds. Process ticket and experience donations following Kids Up Front in/out procedures. Monitor ticket distribution and follow‑up with ticket recipients after events to receive feedback materials. Program Growth Approach new event organizers and venues to grow the pool of ticket opportunities available to Kids Up Front. Meet with ticket donors in both English and French to further strengthen relationships and demonstrate the impact of their support. Join meetings with potential program funders and help prepare stewardship and reporting materials for existing funders. Client Service Engage with Community Agencies through email and telephone communication, including promoting current program opportunities. Increase Agency usage of the Kids Up Front ticket program through community connection sessions and relationship building. Circulate donor stewardship materials to ticket and financial donors, emphasizing the impact of the Kids Up Front program. Other Responsibilities Review translated social media posts and other online content for accuracy. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Knowledge Bilingualism is essential. The selected candidate must be equally comfortable writing and speaking in French and English. Possess exceptional and accurate data entry skills. Organized with a keen attention to detail. Experience providing customer service and building relationships. Ability to multi‑task and work in a small, dynamic team. Willingness to learn, take on tasks that may be new to you, and pitch in where needed. Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong asset. Experience working with Teams and other Microsoft tools is also an asset. Details Start date: February 2, 2026 Job Format: Hybrid or virtual dependent on successful candidate’s location Hours: 20 Hours per week, with potential to expand to 40 hours per week The successful candidate must provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as soon as possible. A negative, clear search result is a condition of employment. We strongly value diversity and welcome resumes from all qualified applicants who fit our work culture. If you think this might be a role for you, please tell us why your experience and passion would be a great fit for our team by submitting your cover letter and resume to . Please include the Subject Line “Program Coordinator Application” Please submit a cover letter written in both French and English. #J-18808-Ljbffr