The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a volunteer-driven community based social service agency that provides programs and services in response to identified community needs.

The Youth Program Coordinator will implement a Youth Leadership program that provides four concentration streams:

1) Community Projects      2) Events/Fundraisings

3) Community Programs   4) Birthday parties.

The program will promote belonging, community engagement, life skills development and employment readiness training while providing them with the opportunity to build confidence with a strong base of theoretical and practical leadership skills. 

In addition, the Program Coordinator will work with the Youth Adventure Program (YAP) Supervisor to plan and facilitate a targeted prevention outdoor program for youth in grades 6-8 (ages 11-14 years old).

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Community Engagement                                   

• Promote BNH Youth programs within Burnaby community, including agencies, schools in order to recruit participants.
• Establish 1 drop in time at each location (Brentwood and South) that will allow for committee meetings, training sessions, and youthCoordinate meetings, training, and youth connections in both locations.
• Plan and implement a range of training opportunities that support youth to gain skills, such as working with children, financial literacy, resume writing/job search, and other leadership skills.
• Place and support youth in practical learning experiences within Neighbourhood House programs and community partners. 
• Provide opportunities and encourage youth to participate in ongoing community events such as community BBQ’s, parades, festivals and fairs. 
• Attend all events and community dinners with youth volunteers to engage with the community and providing activities.

Administration/Coordination

• Support Youth (ages 13-18 years) through the volunteer application process (Interview, Criminal check, Policies and Program selection).
• Provide youth with certificates of completion and post-secondary reference letters.  
• Maintain and complete statistics, reports and files as required by funders and the Neighbourhood House.
• Plan and implement 3 Youth Socials throughout the year that will engage youth in positive peer activities. 
• Plan 2 learning workshops per month that target learnings for each of the Youth Streams.
• Supervise participants and ensure safety in the program. 
• Communicate with parents/caregivers/schools when needed. 
• Participate in regular staff meetings at all locations and training sessions. 
• Develop positive relationships with participants and act as a role model and mentor. 
• Work within budget limits. 
• Participate in fundraising activities that will raise $1000 for the youth program.
• Liaise with other BNH Staff to support learning experiences for youth within program areas such as childcare, foodbank, etc. 
• Support staff and volunteers and encourage learning opportunities when possible.
• Implement a yearly survey to ensure identified outcomes are being achieved.
• Staff support for other BNH programs when required.
• Work with the Settlement staff to ensure that newcomer youth are recruited to participate and are supported to be actively engaged

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth in a social-recreational setting 
• Experience working with at-risk youth (an asset)
• Experience with program planning & implementation 
• Minimum 1-year experience in a community based social service agency and supervising staff
• Diploma or certificate in related field an asset 
• Understanding of community development 
• Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding diversity and multiculturalism 
• Familiarity with Neighbourhood Houses and the role they play in communities 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. 
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.  
• Current criminal record check. 
• 2nd language (an asset) 
• Class 4 Driver’s license (or willing to get)
• Access to a vehicle (an asset)
• FoodSafe level 1 
• BIPOC applicants encouraged

Accountability:   

The Youth Coordinator reports to and is supported by the Manager of Community and Volunteer Engagement.  

Full time contract position:

Rate of Pay: $24.52/hour

35 hours per week (until end of August 2025 with possibility of extension or reduced hours)

YAP Program: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Youth Programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Must be able to work some weekends and evenings.