Youth Coordinator

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services is seeking a Youth Coordinator to support Indigenous youth entrepreneurship. This full-time role involves proposal writing, small business lending, and creating a welcoming environment for youth. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and at least three years of experience in community economic development or business finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in community economic development or business finance.
• Experience in non-profit organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proposal writing and administrative support to grant and loan recipients.
• Coordinate Learning Network for Indigenous youth.
• Explain eligibility and approval criteria for small business lending.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration

Degree in Business, Accounting, Administration, Planning, or Economic Development

Job description

NADF is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Youth Coordinator (YC).

Established in 1987 as a not-for-profit Indigenous Financial Institution, we are dedicated to serving entrepreneurs, businesses, and First Nation communities across the region. Our services support Indigenous business growth and economic prosperity through tailored financing solutions, business support, community planning, workshops, and training.

The Youth Coordinator provides business support services, small business lending, and facilitates a learning network for the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) program within NADF’s service area.

We are looking for a dedicated, collaborative team player with high integrity, strong communication skills, and a proactive, organized, and energetic approach.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide proposal writing and administrative support to qualified grant and loan recipients. Explore new programs to expand financing opportunities for IYE clients.
2. Coordinate Learning Network & Environment by promoting a welcoming environment for Indigenous youth, establishing relationships, responding to inquiries, and maintaining correspondence with IWEs professionally and courteously.
3. Provide Small Business Lending: Explain eligibility, approval criteria, and submission processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required: A post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Community Economic Development, or a degree in Business, Accounting, Administration, Planning, or Economic Development is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in community economic development, business finance, banking, credit unions, or non-profit organizations is preferred.

Employment Details:

• Type: Full Time
• Position: Student Coordinator
• Number of Positions: 1
• Wage Range: $54,578 - $77,376
• Hours per Week: 35
• Work Days: Mon-Fri
• Application Deadline: 05/30/2025
• Start Date: 06/09/2025

Application Instructions:

To be considered, please send a detailed resume, cover letter, and three current work-related references to [e-mail]. For the full job description, visit www.nadf.org/careers.