Coordinator, Indigenous Portfolio

Why you'll love this role:

You'll help strengthen Indigenous youth mental health leadership.

You'll play an important role in growing Jack.org's Indigenous programming by supporting Indigenous youth to become confident mental health advocates in their schools, communities, and beyond. Your work will help create culturally relevant opportunities for Indigenous young people to connect, learn, and lead.

As the primary point of contact for Indigenous youth participating in Jack.org's Indigenous initiatives, you'll build trusted relationships with youth, educators, schools, community organizations, and other partners across Canada. Your coordination and communication will help ensure young people feel welcomed, supported, and empowered throughout their experience.

From coordinating logistics and managing communications to facilitating workshops and supporting youth engagement activities, you'll help deliver impactful programming that reflects the strengths, voices, and lived experiences of Indigenous youth.

Working closely with the Manager, Indigenous Portfolio, you'll support the ongoing development and adaptation of programs, helping to create engaging learning experiences that are culturally responsive and relevant for Indigenous communities.

By supporting Indigenous youth engagement and ensuring programs are delivered with care, respect, and cultural responsiveness, you'll contribute to Jack.org's mission of improving youth mental health across Canada.

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Portfolio, the Coordinator, Indigenous Portfolio plays an integral role in supporting the implementation and growth of Jack.org's Indigenous programming. This role helps coordinate youth-centered initiatives, strengthens relationships with Indigenous communities, and supports the delivery of culturally responsive mental health education and leadership opportunities.

Working collaboratively across the organization, you'll help ensure Indigenous youth have meaningful opportunities to participate, connect, and develop the knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health within their communities.

• Coordinate and support Indigenous-focused activities across Jack.org programs, including Be There, Jack Chapters/Communities, Jack Talks, and other initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Indigenous youth participating in Jack.org programming.
• Coordinate program logistics, scheduling, communications, registrations, and participant support.
• Facilitate workshops, collaborative sessions, and other virtual and in-person youth engagement opportunities.
• Help create welcoming, inclusive, and culturally respectful spaces where Indigenous youth feel safe, heard, and valued.

• Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous youth, schools, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, and other partners.
• Support outreach efforts to increase Indigenous youth participation across Jack.org programming.
• Foster collaborative partnerships that strengthen community engagement and program impact.

• Maintain accurate program records and participant information in Salesforce.
• Respond to inquiries from youth and community members through email and other communication channels.
• Coordinate surveys and support culturally appropriate evaluation activities, including sharing circles and other community-informed approaches.
• Assist with tracking participation, collecting feedback, and supporting program reporting.

• Support the Manager, Indigenous Portfolio with administrative tasks related to program planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the adaptation and development of program content to ensure it is engaging, culturally relevant, and youth-centered.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Jack.org to support high-quality program delivery and organizational initiatives.