YEG -Up Coordinator

Job Overview

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and implement youth empowerment initiatives and scholarship programs, fostering leadership development and resilience among youth. This role will engage young participants in a youth-driven empowerment collective, oversee the scholarship program, manage reporting and documentation, and ensure effective collaboration across teams. Through recruitment, mentorship, and program planning, this position supports youth in developing leadership skills and accessing educational opportunities.

• Recruit youth for The Come Up
• Writing reports and handling case documentation.
• Planning events and projects, including budgeting.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data for evaluation and other purposes.
• Prepare & maintain volunteer, participant and program documentation and reports.

• Overseeing the Scholarship Committee and coordinating regular meetings.
• Scheduling check-ins with partners and planning scholarship-related events.
• Managing reporting through surveys and other documentation.
• Overseeing the disbursement of funds and managing private and confidential information for distribution.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure program success.

• Collaborate and support the mentorship & leadership program.

• Assessment, case management, program management, training, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Team player with the ability to multitask.
• Highly effective networking and relationship-building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with participants from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups.
• Extensive experience initiating, developing, and maintaining partnerships with other agencies and service providers to harness available community resources and participant satisfaction.
• Program evaluation and financial reporting.

• Bachelor's Degree/diploma related to human services.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and a clear understanding of barriers and challenges faced by African immigrant/refugee youth.
• Progressively responsible experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office.

• This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Generally, the work week is Monday to Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. You may be required to work evenings/weekends.
• Must have access to a vehicle.

• Benefits Package:
  Comprehensive health insurance, and paid time off.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Work Environment:
  Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Closing date: until filled

We thank all applicants however, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description.