Youth Engagement Coordinator

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Company Information:

BGC Charlottetown is a community-based, charitable organization dedicated to meeting the needs of young people through a variety of quality, structured educational, remedial, and recreational programs.

Through our guiding principles, Belonging, Respect, Encouragement and Support, Working Together, and Speaking Out, we strive for children and youth to discover and achieve their dreams and to be helpful, successful and active participants in society.

Program Information:

BGC Charlottetown’s youth programs aim to serve the needs of young people in the community aged 12-18 through a variety of programs aimed at developing technological literacy, life skills and employability, academic programming, and other skills specific programming as planned. This program will provide a sense of community and a safe space for youth in the Charlottetown community.

Job Overview:

The youth engagement coordinator is a dual supervisory and administrative role, reporting to the Program Manager the Youth Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for the daily facilitation of BGC Charlottetown youth programing and for maintaining a safe and fun environment for individuals aged 12-18 through implementing daily activities, communicating with participates and & co-workers and will work to enhance the participants experience by developing and providing new and engaging program experiences as part of the daily schedule. This role will require a successful candidate to be willing to work with a variety of community partners to provide programs in a variety of spaces, including but not limited to the Charlottetown library and local middle schools in the Charlottetown area.

Responsibilities:

• Be onsite Monday-Friday during scheduled program hours
• Facilitate and guide activities throughout the day
• Provide, schedule and facilitate the planned activities in areas of Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Science & Technology, Cooking, Outdoor Education, Mental health & well-being, and Social Emotional Learning
• Manage budget and allocations of funds for program, office, and administrative needs
• Accurately track all expenses
• Supervise and support a team of program leaders to ensure high quality program delivery
• Assist with daily operations and facility maintenance
• Effectively communicate with staff, supervisors, families, youth and other stakeholders
• Monitor participants throughout program to ensure safety
• Keep detailed logs of member incidents & accidents
• Empower participants to successfully learn and develop life skills to the best of their ability
• Assist in the daily upkeep of the space, equipment and supplies Actively participate in programs and activities

Knowledge & Abilities

• Enthusiasm
• Behavioral Management
• Working within a team
• Leadership Skills
• Empathy
• Communication Skills
• Experience planning & running recreational programs and activities with youth (Asset)

Qualifications:

• Has/can obtain Emergency First aid & CPR certification
• Has/can obtain a Criminal reference & Vulnerable sector check dated within 6 months of start date
• Highschool Diploma or its equivalent
• Individual must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience working with youth (Asset)
• Fluent in French (Asset)

Pay: From $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person