Education & Awareness Coordinator

YMCA - Youth Gambling Awareness Program; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA - Youth Gambling Awareness Program in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking an Education & Awareness Coordinator to deliver webinars and workshops for youth, parents, and professionals in English (and French for bilingual candidates). The role supports outreach, partnership maintenance, and content development while ensuring adherence to evidence-based standards and relevant legislation.

You will work with schools and community organizations to plan events, track outcomes, and enhance program

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Public Health, Education, Business, Communication, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear communications.
• Ability to work efficiently with a high degree of independence.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles is an asset.
• Understanding of learning principles for youth and adults is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources in the province of practice is an asset.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education curriculum is an asset.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, with ability to address barriers.
• Bilingual English and French candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate educational webinars and workshops online and in person to youth, parents, and professionals involved in youths’ lives in English and in French.
• Plan and chair online and in-person meetings with youth groups and professionals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school boards, community organizations, and youth service providers.
• Plan, organize, and implement community involvement initiatives in collaboration with other community organizations.
• Design and implement youth engagement activities.
• Develop, engage, and support an advisory or partnership committee including youth and adults.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage local communities and meet monthly targets.
• Maintain records and statistics and provide monthly reports.
• Create content and support the program’s online content strategy and online presence.
• Collaborate to develop service delivery plans ensuring youth have access to programs and opportunities.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Outreach

Bilingual EN/FR

Independent work

Diversity & Equity

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Public Health, Education, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Effective: Immediately

Number of positions open:1

Salary Range: $49,045 - $52,965

Region:1position available for Peterborough

Please ensure you are stating the region you are applying to in your cover letter

Application deadline: September 25, 2026 by 5:00 pm.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Education & Awareness Coordinator supports collaborative efforts among schools, community organizations, and service providers to deliver educational webinars and workshops for youth, parents, and professionals in English (and in French for Bilingual candidates). As part of the program team, the Coordinator assists with outreach strategy execution, partnership committee coordination, and partnership maintenance. Responsibilities include content creation, monitoring and reporting on program activities, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based standards and relevant legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver and facilitate educational webinars and workshops online and in person to youth, parents, and professionals involved in youths’ lives in English and in French.
• Plan and chair online and in-person meetings with youth groups and professionals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school boards, community organizations, and youth service providers.
• Plan, organize, and implement community involvement initiatives in collaboration with other community organizations.
• Design and implement youth engagement activities.
• Develop, engage, and support an advisory or partnership committee including youth and adults.
• Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage local communities, meet monthly targets, and increase program reach.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics related to activities undertaken and outcomes achieved, and provide monthly reports.
• Create content and support the program’s online content strategy and online presence.
• Carry out brokerage, advocacy, and resourcing functions and collaborate with youth, parents, Health Promotion Officers, schools, police, and youth service providers to develop and implement service delivery plans ensuring youth have access to programs, services, and opportunities needed for healthy development.
• Facilitate connections between youth and their neighborhood, and promote awareness of the positive role of youth in the community.
• Implement and maintain strength-based and evidence-based professional standards of practice within the program, ensuring that program service standards align with the Stages of Change model, a Positive Youth Development Framework, and relevant legislation such as the Child and Family Services Act.
• Attend and promote education and awareness at community meetings and events or fairs.
• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding prevention and education initiatives and trends.
• Support the program’s research and development initiatives.
• Follow and implement the program’s quality assurance measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Public Health, Education, Business, Communication, Marketing, or other related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear and compelling communications.
• Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles is an asset.
• Understanding of principles of learning for both youth and adults is an asset.
• Knowledge of the community resources in the province of practice is an asset.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education’s curriculum is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity, including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design.
• Bilingual candidates in English and French are welcome to apply.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with outreach activities and strategies is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in facilitation is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the delivery of public health, prevention, and awareness initiatives is an asset.
• Experience in working with youth, sensitivity, and knowledge in dealing with youth from different cultural and racial backgrounds and youth with special needs.
• Experience in online communications, social media or interactive engagement, and working with online presentation/meeting platforms.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work flexible hours, travel, and overnight stays.
• Requirement of Standard First Aid and CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Access to reliable transportation is an asset.

Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free.

If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.