Community Engagement and Outreach Worker

YWCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Toronto is seeking a compassionate outreach leader to enhance programming for girls and gender-diverse youth at Camp Tapawingo. The role involves building partnerships, supporting recruitment, and designing inclusive programming. Successful candidates will have a degree in Child and Youth Work or related fields and 5-7 years’ relevant experience, with a focus on engaging diverse communities. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Multi-Sector Pension Plan

20 Vacation Days and Sick Leave

Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years’ experience working with girls and gender-diverse youth in an overnight camp setting.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead community outreach to build partnerships with schools and organizations.
• Support recruitment processes for campers and staff.
• Design programming that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Education or Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Camp registration software

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Work Hours

35 hours per week

Salary

$55,808 (L6) annually, plus comprehensive benefits

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Internal Application Deadline

Monday, January 5, 2026

External Application Deadline

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Join Our Team

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

About YWCA Toronto – Camp Tapawingo

Camp Tapawingo is a summer camp near Parry Sound which offers carefully developed programming in a relaxed camp setting on beautiful Georgian Bay. Girls and gender diverse youth thrive as they develop leadership skills, gain confidence and embark on new experiences and fun adventures. YWCA Toronto is committed to increasing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) within Camp Tapawingo programs and services. We aspire to be a camp representative of Toronto’s diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued. We provide financial assistance to help remove barriers for girls and gender diverse youth to access the outdoors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead community outreach by building strong partnerships with schools, families and local organizations.
• Support camper and staff recruitment and enrollment processes with particular attention to communities historically excluded from outdoor and camp opportunities.
• Serve as a compassionate point of contact for families, helping them navigate resources, camp readiness, financial assistance, and other needs.
• Represent the camp at community events, workshops, and partner meetings.
• Design and deliver appropriate programming that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging both at camp and in the city.
• Research and identify best practices and recommend I.D.E.A. strategies and actions for the program.
• Provide hands on support to camp operations including orientation, emergency procedures site set up and activity facilitation.
• Contribute to program administration in all seasons including data collection, social media, newsletters and budget supports.
• Live on-site at camp from June until September and spring and fall as needed.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through an Undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Education or Recreation degree (Cases for Equivalency will be considered).
• 5 to 7 years’ experience working with girls and gender-diverse youth in an overnight camp setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and partner organizations.
• Comfort working outdoors in an overnight summer camp environment.
• Knowledge of cultural programming, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Ability to work independently in the city during off-season and collaboratively in a camp environment during summer.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings/weekends during the school year and full-time onsite during the camping season.
• Demonstrated good judgement, flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for youth development.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), the Internet, MS Teams, Campbrain or other camp registration software, or Canva.
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Required to travel at least 20% of the time.
• Vacation may not be taken during the on-site time at camp.

Note: This position is required to live on-site at YWCA Camp Tapawingo from June until end of August, as well as additional time in the spring and fall as needed. Room & Board provided while at camp.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Additional Information

A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date: December 24, 2025

Vaccination Policy

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

Vaccination Policy Note

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.