Community Programs Coordinator

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

Job summary

Nipissing University is seeking a Community Programs Coordinator to plan, deliver, and run youth and community programs, including camps and after-school activities. You will handle logistics, scheduling, records, and participant services to ensure safe, inclusive experiences for children, youth, and families.

The role supports recruitment outreach and collaborates with the Recruitment Team to present engaging campus experiences.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• 2–3 years experience in community/youth programs.
• EDIA awareness and accessibility practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver youth and community programs (summer camps, PD days, after-school).
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, records, and participant services.
• Support outreach and recruitment events with Recruitment Team.
• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in programs.

Skills

Experience with youth programs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Education (asset)

Job description

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 with Article 12.05 (b) of the 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 applicants to 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 at [e-mail].

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