Program Coordinator - Youth Engagement

Closing Date: April 5, 2024 at 5:00pm PST
Anticipated Start: June 1, 2024
Salary: $19.00/hr
Contract Details: Grant Funded Term Contract of 280 hours
Flexible Schedule, up to 35 hours per week
Some evening and weekend work may be required
Vehicle Required: Yes
Office Location: Home office and work office at 6218 Sooke Road (EMCS Society)

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Edward Milne Community School Society is seeking a Program Coordinator for our Summer Youth Engagement Program to aid in the development, implementation, and evaluation of for-youth-by-youth programs and events in the Sooke region. This is to be accomplished through community partnerships and youth volunteer recruitment/management. The Youth Engagement Coordinator will draw upon suggestions put forward by youth in both Sooke and the Westshore to creatively implement their ideas. The Program Coordinator will be reporting to the Community School Coordinator at the EMCS Society based in Sooke.

Previous Youth EngagementProgram Coordinators have:

· Promoted an active lifestyle for youth via a Hiking Club, BMX biking clinic, talent shows, and beach cleanups.

· Helped facilitate summer camps, workshops, and participated in local events.

· Recruited volunteers for local events and fundraisers.

· Created and lead community-based initiatives.

Bring your creative ideas and solutions to this engaging, rewarding, and challenging opportunity!

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Enjoys brainstorming, problem solving, and creativity.

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team as well as individually/remotely.

· Provide encouragement and support to youth.

· Ability to build, nurture, and maintain cross-cultural relationships with various stakeholders in order to achieve goals and objectives.

· Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, public relations, and networking skills.

· Event planning and coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be between the ages of 15-30 years (as per HRSDC funding requirements)

· Knowledge and awareness of youth-specific issues and services in the Sooke and West Shore region

· Strong teamwork and communication skills

· Comfortable working independently and in a team

· Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required

· Experience planning and implementing community events

· Must be willing to complete a criminal record & vulnerable sector check

· Proficient in report writing, Social Media, Microsoft Office Word & Excel

ASSETS

· Current First Aid & CPR Certification

· Foodsafe Certification

· Previous Youth Engagement Experience

· Event planning and leadership experience

· Local to Sooke region

Applicants who have not previously been employed are encouraged to apply. Please reference any applicable transferable skills in your cover letter. Please note, this job is dependent upon our grant application being successful. Start and end dates may change based on funding.

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing your experience as it relates to the qualifications to Ashley Green, Community School Coordinator at agreen@sd62.bc.ca.

Application Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5:00pm.

The EMCS Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Recent immigrant and refugee youth, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, youth who have not completed high school, visible minorities, LGBTQ2 youth, and women in STEM are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment cycle and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email agreen@sd62.bc.ca with your request.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Any information obtained or provided will be used only for the recruitment process and not for any other purpose. This position is partially funded by HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you a resident of Sooke?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in SOOKE, BC

Application deadline: 2024-04-05
Expected start date: 2024-06-17