Youth Outreach & Partnerships Specialist (Hybrid)

The Career Foundation; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits plan with massage, and

Employee & Family Assistance program

Paid time off for religious observance

Paid time off for personal wellness

Job summary

The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization providing employment, training, and workforce development services. The Community Outreach Worker will drive youth outreach, build partnerships with employers and community groups, and support workshop delivery and intake processes at the Hamilton location, with frequent travel across served communities.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with a willingness to work on-site full-time

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in community outreach, employment services, account management, sales, recruitment, or other transferable experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with ability to clearly convey information.
• Fluency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Proven track record in a results-driven environment, with experience meeting targets.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach to recruit new, eligible youth participants into the program, including those from equity-deserving groups.
• Presents the program to potential participants, employers, and community partners, explaining objectives and time requirements.
• Establishes relationships with employer contacts to develop job placement opportunities.
• Maintains relationships with community agencies for effective partnerships and referrals.
• Attends community events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to recruit participants and employers.
• Coordinates marketing campaigns with the marketing department to promote the program.
• Facilitates information sessions and pre-employment workshops in the community.
• Hosts internal information sessions for staff to facilitate referrals from other programs.
• Supports program management in preparing marketing communications and success stories.

Skills

Community outreach

Sales & business development

English communication

Relationship building

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Career Services, Business, Social Services

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management systems

Job description

The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization providing employment, training, and workforce development services. The Community Outreach Worker will drive youth outreach, build partnerships with employers and community groups, and support workshop delivery and intake processes at the Hamilton location, with frequent travel across served communities.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with a willingness to work on-site full-time