Youth Program Assistant

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie seeks a Youth Program Assistant to join the Housing and Community Development Department, supporting a CBYF initiative and youth engagement.

You will co-facilitate the Youth Advisory Council, assist with the Youth Career Discovery Expo, and support a youth micro-grant program, with event planning and community outreach. A 35-hour week applies, with some evening/weekend activities.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in youth engagement, leadership roles, or community programming.
• Experience in youth-focused councils or committees in a leadership capacity is preferred.
• Requires a high school diploma, with preference for post-secondary coursework in social sciences, community development, or related fields.
• Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years old due to grant funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports youth engagement within the Housing & Community Development department through a three-year CBYF initiative.
• Co-facilitating the Youth Advisory Council, assisting with the Youth Career Discovery Expo, and supporting a youth micro-grant program.
• Event planning, application review, community engagement, and gathering youth perspectives for departmental initiatives.
• Exercises some discretion and informal leadership.
• Requires flexibility for occasional evening or weekend activities.

Skills

youth engagement

leadership

community programming

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary coursework in social sciences or related fields

Job description

Our Housing and Community Development Department islooking for a dedicated Youth Program Assistantto join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• The Youth Program Assistant supports youth engagement within the Housing & Community Development department through a three-year CBYF initiative.
• Co-facilitating the Youth Advisory Council, assisting with the Youth Career Discovery Expo, and supporting a youth micro-grant program.
• Event planning, application review, community engagement, and gathering youth perspectives for departmental initiatives.
• Exercises some discretion and informal leadership.
• Requires flexibility for occasional evening or weekend activities.

Qualifications

• Have 6 months to 1 year of experience in youth engagement, leadership roles, or community programming, ideally with lived experience as a youth in Grande Prairie.
• Additional consideration is given to those with experience in youth-focused councils or committees in a leadership capacity.
• Requires a high school diploma, with preference given to candidates who have completed post-secondary coursework in social sciences, community development, or related fields.
• Due to grant funding requirements, candidates must be between 18 and 24 years old.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 35 hours,with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range $27.63 - $35.70 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

The City of Grande Prairie is committed tobuilding and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individualswith unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome,support, respect and value all members of the community.

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed tobuilding and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individualswith unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome,support, respect and value all members of the community.

Benefits

Comprehensivebenefits package. WhatWe Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization,and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for aninterview will be notified via phone or email.

2. Our application review process includes athorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will becontacted for interview scheduling.

• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

About the City

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providingexceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.