Education Partnerships Coordinator

Position: Employment & Education Partnerships Coordinator
Overview  Employment & Education Partnerships Coordinator
Contract Term : 1-Year  |  Position Type :  Part-Time | Location :
Toronto, ON | Reports To :
Program Director | Collaborates Closely With :
Program Team

Position Overview  The Employment & Education Partnerships Coordinator plays a central role in supporting Step Stones youth to access meaningful, part-time employment and education opportunities that accommodate their school schedules and personal growth goals. This role emphasizes building strategic partnerships with employers, training programs, and post-secondary institutions that are committed to offering opportunities to Step Stones youth.
The Coordinator complements the Connections Coordinators’ work by advancing placement opportunities and preparing youth for success in the workforce and in learning environments. Youth support should be guided by the individualized education and employment plans developed by Connections Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development & Employer Engagement

Identify, build, and maintain partnerships with employers, training institutions, and corporate stakeholders

Promote the Step Stones model and the mutual benefits of hiring or mentoring Step Stones youth

Develop flexible, part-time employment opportunities aligned with youth education plans

Coordinate customized placements and workplace readiness in collaboration with Connections Coordinators and Supervisors

Develop workplace partnerships that reflect equity, mentorship, and long-term success

Work with employers after hire to ensure the success of the new hire. Check in on a monthly basis to review progress

Maintain a roster of a minimum of 10 employers who are ready and able to hire new youth

Maintain a roster of a minimum of 10 employers who have currently hired youth and support this roster on an ongoing and regular basis

Ensure employers maintain the part-time agreement and do not encourage youth to drop out or reduce school involvement. Most employers will not be permitted to hire for more than 15 hours in the case that a youth has not completed post-education unless it is in the summer months

Youth-Focused Employment & Education Support

Prepare youth for employment through one-to-one coaching

Resume building and job search

Interview preparation and mock interviews

Workplace expectations, communication coaching, and first-day readiness

Assist with job applications, training program enrollment, or alternative education pathways

Celebrate progress and help youth navigate any setbacks along the way

Tailor supports using the Connections Coordinators' education plans as a foundation

Place a minimum of 45 youth in job placements per year who maintain these job placements for a minimum of 5 months each

Utilize the education plan for each youth

Ongoing Support & Monitoring

Conduct regular check-ins with youth and employer partners

Coordinate access to supports such as clothing, TTC fares, equipment, or additional coaching

Troubleshoot issues or advocate for accommodations as needed

Track outcomes, provide progress updates, and contribute to program evaluation

How This Role Supports the Team
This position works in collaboration with the Connections Coordinators by offering employment and education-specific coaching that complements community connection and life skills support. Lead external partnership building to secure real opportunities for youth so Coordinators can focus on wraparound and life skills support. Align placements with youth goals and schedules already identified in program planning. Contribute to shared outcomes around engagement, retention, and long-term success.

Qualifications & Experience
Required :

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in employment services, workforce development, education access, or youth programming

Minimum 3 years experience building corporate or community partnerships — especially with employers or post-secondary institutions

Demonstrated success in youth engagement and strengths-based practice especially when working with hard to service youth

Understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and youth-centered approaches

Strong interpersonal, communication, and…