Youth Program Coordinator

Job summary

Plan, coordinate, and implement youth programs and activities, while mentoring participants and managing program operations. Maintain communication with youth, parents, and stakeholders, foster a supportive environment for personal and professional development, and train staff and volunteers.

Job details

Company Description The SHINING L.I.G.H.T.E YOUTH CHARITY (S.L.Y.C) provides educational programs and initiatives to underserved youth, enabling access to successful futures and transforming generational cycles. We offer professional development, keynote speaking, and various programs aimed at youth empowerment. S.L.Y.C is dedicated to connecting young people with opportunities that promote education, employment, and engagement, helping them achieve their goals and positively impact their communities. Role Description This is a part-time hybrid role for a Youth Program Coordinator located in Brampton, Mississauga and Etobicoke, ON, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Youth Program Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement various youth programs and activities. This role involves mentoring youths, managing program operations, and maintaining effective communication with participants, parents, and stakeholders. The Coordinator will be responsible for creating a supportive and engaging environment for the youth, facilitating their personal and professional development and training new staff and volunteers. Qualifications Youth Programs and Youth Development skills Excellent Communication skills Program Management experience Youth Mentoring skills Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Experience in community outreach and engagement Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Services, or related field preferred Passion for youth empowerment and community development

What you’ll do

Plan, coordinate, and implement youth programs and activities, while mentoring participants and managing program operations. Maintain communication with youth, parents, and stakeholders, foster a supportive environment for personal and professional development, and train staff and volunteers.

Requirements

Experience or skills in youth programs, youth development, program management, mentoring, communication, and community outreach are sought, along with strong organizational and multitasking abilities. A bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Services, or a related field is preferred, as is a passion for youth empowerment and community development.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Youth Program Coordination
• Youth Development
• Communication
• Program Management
• Youth Mentoring
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Community Outreach
• Community Engagement
• Staff Training
• Volunteer Training

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Management & Leadership