Community Programs Coordinator

Nipissing University; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nipissing University in North Bay, ON is seeking a Community Programs Coordinator to support youth and community programs, including camps and school-outreach activities. The role covers planning, execution, logistics, communication, and participant services to ensure safe, inclusive, and well-organized programming.

The successful candidate will hold a university degree with 2–3 years in related programs; a BEd or ECE diploma is an asset. Wage Grade 60 applies with salary steps to $36.34/hour.

Qualifications

• University degree required; BEd or ECE degree is an asset.
• 2–3 years of experience in community/youth programs.
• Ability to support EDIA across youth and outreach programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and operate Nipissing University's youth and community programs.
• Support logistics, scheduling, communications, records and participant services.
• Assist with student recruitment outreach and on-site coordination.
• Promote inclusive, accessible practices and reduce participation barriers.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Coordination

Equity & Inclusion

Education

University degree

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Employment Posting:
Community Programs Coordinator

Full-Time Support Staff (12-month Contract)

Reporting to the Supervisor, Conference & Events, the Community Programs Coordinator supports the planning, delivery and day-to-day operations of Nipissing University's youth and community programs, including summer camps, March Break programs, PD Day programming, and after-school programs. Working within Campus Sales & Services, the Coordinator supports program logistics, scheduling, communication, records, and participant services to help ensure programs are safe, organized, inclusive, and responsive to participant and family needs. The position works with camp leads, assistants, university departments, community organizations, families, and participants to support smooth program delivery from planning through implementation.

In addition to youth programming, the Coordinator supports student recruitment-related community outreach activities, including local school visits and engagement events that introduce prospective students to Nipissing University. In collaboration with the Recruitment Team, the role supports planning, communication, and on-site coordination to help ensure these experiences are organized, welcoming, and aligned with consistent recruitment messaging.

The Coordinator supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) across youth, community and outreach programming by helping identify and reduce barriers to participation. This includes supporting inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible practices, resources, and processes so that children, youth, prospective students, and families can participate in a welcoming and respectful environment.

The successful candidate will hold a university degree. A Bachelor of Education degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education would be considered an asset. The candidate will also have a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience supporting Community and Youth Based programs.

This position is classified as Wage Grade 60, with a wage range from $28.70 per hour (Step 1) to $36.34 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.

Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance withArticle12.05(b)ofthe OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants.The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicantsto determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources [e-mail] .

This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.

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