The Youth Education Programs Coordinator will be part of a team that oversees the Guide to High School program, which supports Grade 7 students as they transition from elementary to high school. The coordinator will support the program by working with community partners to engage and support program volunteers, recruit program participants, facilitate and deliver the program, and coordinate the delivery of programs within schools. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• 25% of role: Coordinating the delivery of programs within schools. 
• Participant recruitment 
• Facilitate the Guide to High School program 
• 25% of role: Supporting Program Volunteers 
• Volunteer recruitment 
• Screening and database management  
• Coaching and training volunteers 
• Running appreciation events 
• 50% of role: Administrative Duties 
• Create and update program curriculum and collateral materials 
• Support the evaluation of the youth programs by conducting debrief sessions and focus groups, as well as collecting, collating and analyzing post-program surveys 
• Providing general office administrative support including preparation of program materials for training and workshops, database management, participant registration and application processing  
• Responsible for communication with parents/guardians and school contacts. 
• Other duties as required  

What you’ll need: 

• University degree or equivalent and/or transferable experience in social work, youth work, social sciences, education or relevant field 

• Valid BC driver’s license and clean driving record required. Must be comfortable driving to Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver, and Burnaby. Access to a vehicle is an asset but not required as we use car share. 

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification 

• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices in the areas of mentoring, education, youth development.  

• Strong commitment to work in gender inclusion, anti-racism, and Truth and Reconciliation 

• Experience working with and facilitating groups of youth between the ages of 12-13 

• Comfort with being a leader to volunteers and/or staff 

• Experience in community program settings such as schools or community centres 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills  

• Organized, self-driven, ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and strong leadership skills 

• Strong office administration skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms). Experience in Canva an asset. 

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.  

Bonus qualities (but not required) 

• Knowledge of and experience with the YWCA’s Guide to High School program is an asset 

What we offer:  We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package: 

• Extended medical and dental benefits  

• A defined benefit pension plan 

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions 

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

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres 

• Pay Rate: $31.16/hour 

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