EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BUILD, GROW, AND LEAD BUSINESSES

Empower diverse women entrepreneurs to start and scale successful businesses by delivering training, building networks, and connecting them to critical resources that drive equitable economic growth. 

QUICK FACTS 

• Wage: $24.91 per hour
  • Paid vacation, wellness, and family responsibility days
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Membership to Y facilities for self and family
• Reporting to: Manager, Community Programs
• Location: Pandosy Street YMCA
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, regular on-site presence required 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating opportunities for others and wants their work to have a tangible, lasting impact on women’s economic success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

In this role, you will deliver and grow an entrepreneurship support program by providing training, outreach, and connections that enable diverse women to successfully start and scale their businesses.

• Deliver engaging entrepreneurship training and workshops that build participants’ skills and confidence to start and grow businesses
• Expand access to entrepreneurship opportunities through proactive outreach to diverse and underserved women
• Connect participants to mentorship, networks, and essential resources that accelerate business success
• Create inclusive networking opportunities that strengthen local, regional, and national entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Develop and enhance practical tools, resources, and curriculum that support entrepreneurial learning and decision-making
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach and impact
• Track and measure program outcomes to demonstrate impact and continuously improve participant experience
• Collaborate across teams to deliver a cohesive, high-impact program that meets participant needs and drives meaningful results

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Education, Social Work, Recreation, Human Services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of employment readiness, youth engagement, and strengths-based support practices.
• Understanding of culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and participant-centered approaches.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Experience supporting individuals facing barriers to education or employment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and case management skills.
• Computer proficiency and experience using common workplace technologies.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

WHO YOU ARE 

• You are passionate about inclusion and equity, creating opportunities for diverse women entrepreneurs to succeed
• You lead with empathy, empowering others to build confidence and achieve their goals
• You build strong relationships, collaborating effectively across teams and communities
• You take initiative, adapt to change, and continuously improve outcomes through insight and action

WHY JOIN US 

• Make a real impact: Help women entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses, driving equity and economic opportunity
• Work with purpose: Contribute to a mission‑driven organization focused on strengthening inclusive, thriving communities
• Thrive in a collaborative culture: Join a supportive, passionate team that values connection, growth, and belonging
• Grow while giving back: Advance your career in a workplace that supports your development, well‑being, and community impact

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Three professional references
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: July 13, 2026