The Youth Services Coordinator is an experienced manager who leads a high-energy, collaborative team to develop and implement programs and services for youth ages 14-18. The Youth Services Coordinator oversees the Youth Skills Development, Scholarship and Bursary, and Building a Safer Environment (BASE) Programs, in addition to the Youth Advisory Committee and Get R.E.A.L. Program with support from Youth Programmers, practicum students, youth volunteers, the Vancouver School Board, and other community partners. This is regular full time position with excellent benefits.

We are a driven and creative team that provides social and skill development activities for youth in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood. Our work is centered around inclusion and equity, to build social connection and to break down discrimination through community building. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities.

Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings, weekends)
Starting Wage: ANHBC Band 9, $26.34-$29.42/hour
Start Date: ASAP

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise youth programs staff (up to 7 staff)
• Manage budgets up to $250,000, maintain program statistics, write grant applications for funding, complete interim and final reports for all youth programs and services
• Conduct community outreach and engage local youth to participate in all programs
• Develop and coordinate all youth programs and services
• Ensure that all youth programs are safe, accessible and inviting to youth of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Work collectively with FHNH staff, participants and community services agencies to integrate youth services within all areas of FHNH and throughout our community
• Build capacity in youth to plan activities which provide opportunities for their physical, social, emotional and educational needs
• Oversee and manage the youth volunteer program
• Facilitate workshops for youth in-person and virtually
• Convene and chair Youth Advisory Committee meetings
• Maintain excellent program standards; conduct program evaluations and monitor targets
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in child and youth work, recreation, social work, or similar discipline
• At least 3 years of experience working with youth ages 14-18 from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experienced leading teams of staff, students, and volunteers
• Passion for youth engagement and community development
• Skilled workshop facilitator
• Demonstrated skills in outreach, program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Demonstrated grant writing and reporting skills
• Excellent financial management skills
• Broad knowledge of community resources available for youth, and working relationships with local youth service providers and grassroots organizations
• Class 5 and/or Class 4 driver’s license or willingness to obtain is an asset
• Second Language is an asset