We are seeking a Violence Prevention and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator who is passionate about walking alongside self-identified women as they rebuild their lives and step in the direction of a thriving life. Grounded in trauma- and culturally-informed, feminist, harm-reduction, and equity-seeking frameworks, the role supports women in the Downtown East Side and throughout the Lower Mainland through violence prevention and family support programs, and provides meaningful volunteer opportunities and pre-employment training and coaching as they grow in capacity and confidence.  

What you’ll be doing: 

• Program Coordination and Engagement: Facilitate the Violence Prevention program by providing intake, risk assessment and safety planning, one-to-one support, coaching, and referrals; Facilitate the Volunteer Program by recruitment, onboarding, training, managing, and supporting volunteers 

• Volunteer and Student Supervision: Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor volunteers and occasional practicum students; provide ongoing support, performance feedback, and recognition 

• Community Building: Develop strong connections with participants, volunteers, donors, colleagues, other YWCA departments, and community partners; foster a welcoming, inclusive environment 

• Recognition & Growth: Celebrate contributions of volunteers and participants through annual and other events; provide employment referrals to volunteers as they take their next steps 

• Administration & Compliance: Maintain program records and ensure adherence to standards and safety requirements; write regular board and annual reports 

• Teaching and Group Facilitation: Deliver violence prevention curriculum (online and/or in person) and offer small group or one-on-one discussion opportunities 

• Other duties as required 

What you’ll need:  

• Demonstrated experience in teaching and group facilitation 

• Experience managing, hiring, training, and supervising volunteers and/or practicum students 

• Knowledge of intimate partner and family violence, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and equity-seeking/feminist approaches 

• Understanding of the systemic and intersectional barriers faced by marginalized single mothers, including poverty, colonization, racism, and ableism 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to build trust and relationships across diverse groups 

• Community development and advocacy experience 

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple priorities 

• Flexibility, creativity, and commitment to supporting women toward their goals and dreams 

• Valid clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector). 

• The YWCA values a combination of lived, practical, and formal education and experience   

What we offer:   

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:   

• Extended medical and dental benefits      

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)    

• Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up   

• 22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave.  

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions     

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members     

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.    

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre    

• Discounts at our YWCA Hotel     

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres     

Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour