Bilingual Program Coordinator

Embark on a transformative journey with Jack.org, where you will play a pivotal role in reshaping youth mental health across Canada. Our mission is to empower young individuals with community, knowledge, and tools to champion mental well-being. We envision a world where youth experience mental well-being, not distress. We stand poised and empowered for this crucial task, fortified by a high-performing team eager to drive change.

Focused on addressing the prevalent issue of mental health distress among youth, particularly those systematically excluded from mental health dialogue and action, we adapt programming to cater to diverse youth demographics and communities across Canada. Our approach centers on upstream prevention of mental distress and the promotion of mental well-being.

As our new Bilingual Program Coordinator
, you’ll play a key role in delivering and adapting national youth mental health programming across both English and French communities. You’ll bring our Community programs and Jack Talks to life for youth leaders across Canada ensuring meaningful, inclusive, and culturally relevant engagement with Francophone youth. Join us in building a healthier future for young people and supporting the incredible team making it happen every day.

Reporting to: VP, Programs, Impact, and Advocacy

Location: Hybrid/Remote (Canada-wide)

Status: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract

• You are fully bilingual in French and English
  , both spoken and written, with strong translation and cultural adaptation skills
• You have 1–3 years of experience in program coordination, youth engagement, community development, or education, ideally within a mental health context
• You thrive both independently and within a collaborative team environment, and are excited to support youth-led initiatives across Canada

The Bilingual Program Coordinator is instrumental in the delivery of Jack.org’s Talks and Community Programming across Canada, with a specific focus on Francophone support, cultural adaptation, and youth mentorship. You’ll help make our programming truly bilingual and equitable by ensuring French-speaking communities are empowered, represented, and well-supported.

• Coordinate all aspects of Jack Talks (in-person and virtual), from request to post-event follow-up
• Match speakers to events, arrange logistics, and provide logistic and tech support
• Train and recertify speakers to confidently share their mental health stories
• Troubleshoot any event issues and ensure a smooth, positive experience for all
• Work closely with Program Lead to ensure speakers are prepped and ready for each talk delivery

• Support Jack Communities across a designated region by ensuring they have completed required administrative tasks, such as registration and activity form submission throughout the year
• Check in with your Jack Communities periodically throughout the year, according to the established preference to log their progress
• Provide an overview of the Chapters program through Intake Calls with teachers, young leaders, and community groups that are looking to start a Chapter
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to youth leaders and partner organizations
• Support delivery of workshops, gatherings, and capacity-building events

• Translate and adapt resources, training, and communications for Francophone audiences
• Ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy in all French program content
• Provide interpretation during events and meetings when needed
• Support recruitment for Francophone youth leaders, onboarding, and mentorship
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure equal access to all materials in French

• Promote Jack Talks and help recruit speakers to meet regional goals
• Share feedback from the field to help improve programs and participant experience
• Contribute to updating toolkits, training resources, and workshops
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance accessibility and engagement
• Maintain organized, accurate records in Salesforce (our CRM)
• Stay current on youth mental health trends in your region
• Follow organizational…