Indigenous Youth Career Experience Coordinator

Fearisnotlove; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Fearisnotlove is seeking a Youth Work Experience Coordinator to mentor Indigenous youth in employment readiness experiences within the re:Vision program. The role focuses on connecting participants with meaningful work opportunities at Miskanawah and supporting skill development in a culturally responsive environment.

The coordinator collaborates with internal staff to tailor assignments to each youth’s interests, strengths, and goals, fostering confidence and practical workplace skills for

Qualifications

• Some post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with youth/young adults.
• Knowledge of and willingness to engage in Indigenous cultural traditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of how systems such as the child welfare and justice system negatively impact Indigenous people.
• Creativity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a driver’s abstract with minimal demerits.
• Use of a reliable vehicle with $2,000,000 liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the re:Vision team to identify youth who could benefit from hands-on work experience in a supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively with larger Miskanawah team to identify opportunities for youth to gain work experience.
• Provide individualized guidance and one-on-one mentorship to youth, including strategies to support their success.
• Support youth in building confidence, workplace skills, and employment readiness.
• Schedule, prepare, and support youth to attend work experience opportunities.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly structured documentation is completed in a timely and professional manner to support program planning, reporting, and evaluation.
• Act as a role model for both staff and youth.
• Respect, advocate and protect the rights of youth.
• Track participation and hours worked.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Creativity

Microsoft Office

Education

Some post-secondary education or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fearisnotlove is seeking a Youth Work Experience Coordinator to mentor Indigenous youth in employment readiness experiences within the re:Vision program. The role focuses on connecting participants with meaningful work opportunities at Miskanawah and supporting skill development in a culturally responsive environment.

The coordinator collaborates with internal staff to tailor assignments to each youth’s interests, strengths, and goals, fostering confidence and practical workplace skills for