EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Program Coordinator - CUSP Youth Volunteerism and Community Changemaking

Job Title: Program Coordinator - CUSP Youth Volunteerism and Community Changemaking

Department: Community Programs

Location: Halifax, NS

Job Classification: Full Time, Salary

Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, Monday-Friday (with weekend and evening hours)

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Program Overview

The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with other team members to ensure the success of YWCA Halifax’s youth programming. This includes planning and facilitating workshops, developing program resources, supporting youth participants individually and in groups, maintaining virtual and in-person communication, and engaging community partners.

This position plays a key role in delivering CUSP – Youth Volunteerism and Community Changemaking, a Canada Service Corps–funded initiative. Coordinators are responsible for taking youth participants through 120 hours of structured programming that fosters leadership, civic engagement, and grassroots changemaking.

Through in-class and community-based learning, Coordinators design and deliver youth-centered workshops focused on building core competencies such as resilience, community engagement, and volunteerism. They also help youth transition from in-class learning into meaningful placements by supporting them with mentorship, connection to services, and tailored coaching throughout the process.

The Program Coordinators are responsible for ensuring all YWCA procedures, policies, and budgets are followed and helps contribute to the advancement and achievement of the YWCA mission, vision, values, guiding principles, strategic plan, business plan, and departmental plan.

Duties:

• Ensure the day-to-day functioning of the Youth Volunteerism Program, including administrative tasks such as email communication, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Facilitate workshops both virtually and in-person, focused on leadership development, grassroots community engagement, and social justice.
• Design and deliver programming aligned with CUSP’s core learning outcomes and Canada Service Corps objectives.
• Support participants through all stages of the program, including onboarding, in-class learning, placement preparation, and community-based volunteering.
• Provide one-on-one support to youth, helping them access volunteer placements, mentors, and other wraparound services.
• Collaborate with YWCA teams and external organizations to broaden access to relevant supports, events, and resources.
• Complete all required documentation, including funder reporting, evaluation tools, and participant tracking.
• Maintain program activities within approved financial and budgetary limits.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to ensure high-quality, equity-informed service delivery to youth.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully within a team structure committed to feminist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• The Program Coordinator will have a college diploma or undergraduate degree in Social Work, Education, Recreation, Child and youth care practitioner other relevant areas of studies.
• Experience facilitating workshops, including online facilitation, classes or programs.
• Experience in community partnerships and collaboration.
• Comfortable public speaking.
• Confidence and experience working with youth ages 12-30yrs.
• Effective interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexible, adaptable, and able to work with your team as needed.

This position requires staff to work evenings, weekends, and other hours depending on the stage of the program. This is essential to ensuring the program is youth focused and accessible.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-17