Youth Program Coordinator - Red Deer, Canada - Ubuntu Mobilizing Central Alberta

Description

Position:
Youth Program Coordinator

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of Positions:
1

Position Type:
Full-time term - 8 weeks

Hours per week: 35 hours

Workdays:
Monday to Friday

Hourly rate:
$15.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date:
Wednesday, June 26, 2023

Location:
Ubuntu - Mobilizing Central Alberta th St, Red Deer, T4N 1X5.


Hiring end date:
August 18, 2023

Job Summary:

The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning and organizing the annual International Youth Day event. Working with the youth council advisors.

and developing strategies to help them achieve the council goals, with the mission to "inspire, engage and celebrate youth through community participation & celebration.

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About us:

The philosophy of Ubuntu guides us - "We are all connected. What affects one affects us all." Mobilizing Central Alberta in creating justice and equality for all. To promote full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins.

Our work is grounded in spreading the message of UBUNTU - Compassion, Humanity & Harmony. We are committed to a deep sense of interconnectedness and mutuality that changes attitudes and behaviors. We believe in radical inclusivity.

We believe our work and efforts, through education, advocacy, and community building, has the power to address the prejudice at the root of our histories where it lives - in the hearts and minds of people.

Ubuntu's goal is to help build capacity for organizations and communities to create just, equitable, and inclusive environments through workshops, projects, and community building with a focus on Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, and Human Rights.

We work in collaboration, partnership, and in solidarity with grassroots, local Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) led organizations. Supporting each other, sharing knowledge, and building relationships is at the heart of racial justice work.

Our aim is to help participants learn to value diversity, communicate across differences, and transform injustices - in communities, organizations, and at the dinner table.

Ubuntu is excited to host a student as a Youth Administrative Support and Marketing Coordinator.

The student will work closely with both our internal and external stakeholders by providing support to the Program Director and enhancing awareness of Ubuntu's programs.

The Program Support Coordinator position is an excellent opportunity to work with a wide variety of organizations and professionals to impact meaningful change in Central Alberta.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the position of Youth Program Coordinator - Summer Student, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

An understanding of marginalized youth in the community

Ability to work in a hybrid format

Ability to organize, plan and coordinate an event tailored to the needs of youth

Creating environments that foster independence and self-determination and respect

Maintaining program budgets

Builds respect and trust

Excellent teamwork and team building skills.

Sound leadership skills

High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability

Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy.

Must be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.

Program planning and development skills are an asset

Perform other duties as required to ensure the smooth functioning of the team and the organization.


Qualifications:

Post-secondary education and - 3 years of related experience

Experience working with marginalized community(s), organizations and community programs

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered


Duties and Responsibilities

The student will:
Writing and distributing press releases and media advisories

Seek opportunities for youth council to be spotlighted in the community

Take and edit photos at various program events

Delegate opportunities for volunteer projects to interested youth

Participate in the Communications Committee of the Board of Directors, at the discretion of the Executive Director

Facilitate youth committee meetings, while motivating, engaging, inspiring the committee members

Liaise with existing and potential project in developing future directions of Ubuntu Youth Council

Recruit new youth volunteers

Promote Ubuntu - Youth council through social media

Ability to work independently and lead and plan an event

Research and development skills

Keen organisational and problem-solving skills; with the ability to multitask

Photography/video and writing skills would be an asse