Youth Engagement Coordinator

Cambridge Food Bank; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization is looking for a Communications Coordinator to lead engaging programs focused on nutrition and food literacy for youth. This role includes delivering educational workshops in schools and fostering youth advocacy initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a passion for community impact through food education. The position offers competitive hourly wages and various benefits.

Benefits

Dental and extended health coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth in educational or community settings.
• Knowledge of nutrition and food literacy, with engaging teaching skills.
• Confident leading groups both in-person and virtually.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education programs in schools and community organizations.
• Plan and facilitate interactive workshops and cooking sessions.
• Build strong relationships with youth and community partners.

Skills

Experience working with children and youth

Knowledge of nutrition and food literacy

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage diverse participants

Education

Diploma or degree in Education or related field

Job description

Overview

Communications Coordinator at the Cambridge Food Bank

We’re looking for a Youth Engagement Coordinator to join our team at the Cambridge Food Bank. In this role, you’ll lead engaging, hands-on programs that teach nutrition, food literacy, and food insecurity awareness to children and youth. Your day might include delivering a classroom workshop in a local school, facilitating a youth cooking session at the CFB, a partner organization, or in a school, or supporting a youth-led advocacy project. If you enjoy working with young people and want to make a real impact in the community, this could be the perfect fit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition and food insecurity education programs in schools, at the CFB, and with community partners.
• Plan and facilitate interactive workshops, assemblies, and hands-on learning activities, including youth cooking sessions in schools, at the CFB, and with partner organizations.
• Support youth leadership and advocacy initiatives, including collaboration with Jr. Ambassadors, Junior Achievement, or other youth programs.
• Develop materials and activities that are inclusive and age-appropriate, reflecting the needs and cultures of participants.
• Build strong relationships with youth, school staff, CFB colleagues, and community partners.
• Track attendance, collect feedback, and help tell the story of program impact.
• Keep program information up to date and assist with online registration.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment, following food handling and safety practices.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth in educational, community, or recreational settings.
• Knowledge of nutrition, food literacy, or food insecurity, and the ability to teach these topics in an engaging way.
• Basic cooking skills and understanding of safe food handling practices.
• Confident in leading groups and delivering both in-person and virtual sessions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage diverse participants.
• Able to adapt programming to cultural backgrounds, dietary needs, and comfort levels.
• Physically able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for most of the day.
• Valid G-class driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Assets

• Diploma or degree in Education, Child & Youth Work, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Community Development, or a related field.
• Experience designing or delivering school-based workshops or youth cooking sessions.
• Safe Food Handling certification (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid or Peer Health Worker training.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact through education, youth engagement, and collaborative cooking programs in schools, community partners, and the CFB.

Please include a cover letter with your resume explaining why this role speaks to you and how your values align with ours at the Cambridge Food Bank. Applications without a cover letter won’t be considered.

Details

Wage Range : $23.40–$26.00 per hour

• Casual dress code
• Dental and extended health coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• RRSP matching

Schedule

Weekdays; Occasional evenings and weekends

Location

On-site at the Cambridge Food Bank, schools, and partner organizations

Job type: Full-time

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