Manager of Black Youth Leadership Program

Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Edmonton is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Black Youth Leadership Program. Responsibilities include managing program activities, ensuring budget compliance, and preparing reports for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of program management experience and a Bachelor's Degree related to Human Services. This full-time position involves working 40 hours a week with potential evening and weekend duties, alongside a valid driver’s license for travel between Edmonton and Calgary.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Extended Health Care

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of program management experience, preferably in non-profit.
• Experience managing community-based initiatives and grants.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Black Youth Leadership Program.
• Develop and implement program plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Prepare quarterly reporting for the funder.
• Mentor and support program participants.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity and inclusion knowledge

Digital tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Business Administration

Tools

Monday.com

Google Workspace

Job description

About Africa Centre

Council for Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta (CAAC), operating as Africa Centre, is the largest pan African non-profit organization in western Canada, serving as a community hub that provides programs and services from a place of cultural awareness and competency to the families in our diverse community. We acknowledge the diversity of our cultural background as a source of the strength that brings capacity and competencies to shape a thriving community in Alberta. We have a strong African indigenous cultural foundation incorporated across our programs and services.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will be responsible for the management and successful delivery of the program, including overseeing the intake, application review, approval, monitoring, and reporting process of applicants. The successful candidate will manage deadlines and ensure program spending is within the allocated budget, manage stakeholders, and prepare quarterly reporting to the funder.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Black Youth Leadership Program, ensuring the delivery of all program activities and outcomes.
• Develop and implement program plans, stakeholder engagement plan, marketing and communication plan, and evaluation plan.
• Manage the intake, application review, approval, monitoring, and reporting process of applicants.
• Manage deadlines and ensure the program spending is according to the budget.
• Manage the diverse Micro-Grant Review Adjudication Committee.
• Prepare quarterly reporting to the funder.
• Provide regular mentoring and support for program participants.
• Conduct monitoring and progress report (surveys).
• Analyze the quantitative and qualitative data from participants’ surveys.
• Recognize participants’ achievements by publishing blogs, newspaper articles, and social media posts.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree related to Human Services, People Centered Supports or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of program management experience, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Experience in managing and delivering community-based initiatives.
• Experience in managing and reporting on grants or similar funding programs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of anti-racism education, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in digital productivity and project management tools, includingMonday.comand Google Workspace.

Requirements

40 hours/week, which may involve some weekday evenings and /or weekends.
Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle.

The Individual will be based in Edmonton and will be required to travel in between cities (Edmonton & Calgary).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Extended Health Care (including dental and vision care)
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Continuous learning culture

Closing Date: 9 a.m. on January 5, 2026.

If you are interested, please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter: https://africacentre.bamboohr.com/careers/118

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants who best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications outlined in the job posting will be contacted to advance to the next phase via email or phone.

Tagged as: Non-Profit Management and Support, Social Services