Youth Development & Program Coordinator

Albion Neighbourhood Services

Position title:

Youth Development & Program Coordinator
Department: BGC Albion

Reports to:

BGC Albion Manager
Supervises:
Assigned youth workers, students and volunteers

Location:

Etobicoke, Toronto; assigned program sites

Employment type:

Full-time, in person – 37.5 hours per week

Schedule:

Afternoons and evenings; occasional or scheduled weekends
Salary: $55,000 annually
Benefits:
Paid time off, Extended health benefits, Pension plan
Other:
This is an new non-union position
About Albion Neighbourhood Services  Albion Neighbourhood Services (ANS) is a community-based, charitable organization committed to strengthening communities by providing accessible programs and services that respond to the needs of children, youth, individuals, and families. Through BGC Albion, ANS creates safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces where children and youth can develop meaningful relationships, discover their strengths, build confidence, develop life skills, and access opportunities that support their growth and success.
Position Summary  Reporting to the BGC Albion Manager, the Youth Development & Program Coordinator leads BGC Albion’s youth development work in four areas: career development, education supports, skill development, and wellness. The role places a strong emphasis on serving Black youth, and on creating culturally affirming programs that respond to their strengths, experiences, and goals. The Coordinator builds partnerships that open doors for young people, grows and expands BGC Albion programming, and leads special projects as they come up.

The Coordinator also oversees assigned youth workers, providing the direction, coaching, and support the team needs to achieve program goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities   

A.

Career development and employment readiness
Plan and deliver career exploration, employment readiness, and leadership programming, including resume writing, interview preparation, workplace skills, and job search support.
Connect youth with mentorship, job shadowing, volunteer, internship, and summer employment opportunities, with a focus on Black professionals, mentors, and employers.
Support youth to explore post-secondary pathways, apprenticeships, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship.
B. Education supports
Coordinate homework help, tutoring, literacy and numeracy support, and study skills programming.
Support youth with school transitions, course selection, and post-secondary and scholarship applications.
Work with schools, families, and caregivers to advocate for youth and address barriers to educational success, including those created by anti-Black racism.
C. Skill development and wellness
Deliver programming that builds life skills, leadership, financial literacy, digital skills, and healthy relationships.
Promote mental, emotional, and physical wellness through culturally relevant activities, workshops, and referrals.
Create Afrocentric and culturally affirming spaces that celebrate Black identity, history, culture, and achievement.
Follow ANS safeguarding, confidentiality, and duty-to-report requirements, and promptly elevate concerns to the Manager.
D. Program expansion and special projects
Identify gaps in service and develop new or expanded programs that respond to the needs and interests of youth, especially Black youth.
Lead special projects and initiatives as they come up, including planning, timelines, delivery, and reporting.
Support the Manager in identifying funding opportunities and preparing funding proposals and reports.
E. Partnerships and community development
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, employers, post-secondary institutions, Black-led and Black-serving organizations, and community agencies.
Liaise with other services where a young…