Youth Program Coordinator

Africa Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization in Edmonton is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator to oversee mentoring relationships and youth-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in human services and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include engaging with external organizations, organizing events, and maintaining program documentation. The role requires excellent communication skills in English and proficiency with MS Office. This is an Onsite position with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include paid time off and health care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Extended Health Care

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Must be available to work Thursdays 6pm - 8pm and Sundays 4pm - 6pm.
• Experience in program coordination and project planning.
• Applicant must own a vehicle with valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mentoring relationships for youth.
• Engage with external organizations to expand the program’s reach.
• Prepare program reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Cultural competence

Organization skills

Time management

Communication skills (English)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Services

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 Youth Program Coordinator, reporting to the Youth Programs Manager, is responsible for coordinating mentoring relationships for youth, as well as planning, organizing, and overseeing all youth-related program activities. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining program documentation, ensuring that key deadlines are met and implementing the mentorship and leadership goals of the program.

Responsibilities

• Engage with external organizations to expand and enhance program’s reach and efficiency.
• Work closely with Youth Programs Manager to deliver leadership activities including events, workshops and trainings.
• Provide regular updates to the Youth Programs Manager on program progress.
• Coordinate mentorship activities including recruitment, matching, supporting and supervision of mentor mentee relationships.
• Liaise with facilities and stakeholders to effectively deliver all program activities.
• Oversee group mentoring, events, data collection, and program evaluation.
• Orient and train volunteers ensuring clarity and understanding of program guidelines.
• Represent the program at community meetings and events
• Prepare and maintain documentation for volunteers and participants in the program.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data for program evaluation and other purposes.
• Prepare program reports
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma related to human services (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Education).
• Demonstrated cultural competence and clear understanding of barriers and challenges faced by African/Black youths.
• Experience with program coordination, project planning and event management.
• Excellent organization, time management and priority-setting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and google suite.
• The following will be considered as assets:
  • Experience with intake and assessment of youth and adults.
  • Capacity to speak French or another major African language.
  • Database experience: data entry, database management, tracking participant data,
  • Experience with the use of social media for networking and marketing purposes.

Requirements

• 40 hours/week which will involve some weekday evening and/or weekend hours.
• Applicant must be available to work Thursdays 6pm - 8pm and Sundays 4pm - 6pm.
• Applicant must own a vehicle with valid driver’s license and insurance.

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes:

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

Closing Date: February 1, 2026

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.