Networking Coordinator, Power

Position: NETWORKING COORDINATOR, POWER-UP
Number of Vacancies :  1

Type of

Contract:

Temporary

Hours of Work:  19 hours / Week

Compensation:  $32,000 / Year

Job Code:  1-MWE 2026

Contract

Start Date:

TBD

Contract End Date:  March 31, 2027

Department:  Center of Innovation

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario

About Us
Founded in 1889,  YWCA Hamilton  is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US?
Grounded in our core values of  intersectional feminism ,  people-centered  approaches,  belonging , shared  responsibility  and strong  partnerships , our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities.

Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

On-the-job training and professional development opportunities

Childcare discounts

Opportunities to get involved in our community

A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

Responsibilities
YWCA’s PowerUP small business training programs support new and existing women entrepreneurs with one-on-one coaching, self-employment exploration, business plan training and digital adoption. The Network Coordinator, PowerUP develops, coordinates, supports and promotes the YWCA PowerUP program. The position provides support in the day-to-day operations of the entrepreneurship program to ensure the successful implementation of its major goals and objectives across all project partner YWCAs.

The position provides the logistics for all program internal and external workshop and training events. The ideal candidate has significant experience in building communities, organizing community engagement programs, and working cross-functionally to ensure all network activities reflect the needs of our program participants and partners.

Plan, coordinate and provide project support to partner YWCAs through the execution of project plans with clear timelines, and cross-functional collaboration to the YWCA Hamilton team to successfully delivers on stated outcomes and expected deliverables;

Plan, coordinate and host high-impact networking events and meet-ups for women entrepreneurs, including national events with partner YWCAs;

Attend networking events and meetings in the community, including trade shows, to make connections and promote the Power Up events and initiatives;

Facilitates community outreach, intake and recruitment for PowerUP Network programming;

Serve as a resource in the recruitment of new entrepreneurs and managing communication with current and former entrepreneurs;

Deliver some of the Information Sessions for the Power Up Ready Program and communicate with marketing on what the social media posts should feature;

Promotes and markets the PowerUP program, working with the YWCA marketing department;

Able to take direction and complete tasks on tight deadlines;

Submit program expenses, ensuring each program component meets budget parameters outlined in the collaboration agreement;

Provide regular updates to YWCA Hamilton and team members regarding spending and budget status;

Collects testimonials from clients that have experienced Power Up Programs and activities and share with project lead.

Adheres to appropriate systems to ensure monitoring of projects and initiatives in compliance with work schedules, outcomes and participant requirements;

Increase knowledge on self-employment resources in the ecosystem in order to create these contacts to promote the programs and initiatives of the Center of Innovation;

Create an ongoing calendar of the COE’s activities and program events so we can plan and implement the necessary steps with marketing etc. Then a step-by-step plan on how the events will be implemented in an action…