Youth Engagement Assistant

Catholic Crosscultural Services; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid sick time

Employee recognition programs

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is seeking a part-time Youth Engagement Assistant to support the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project through outreach, workshops, event coordination, and administrative duties.

The role emphasizes engaging diverse youth, coordinating activities, and maintaining records, with evenings and weekends as needed. Compensation includes $23.68/hour, paid sick time, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or have completed secondary or post-secondary education.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated through school or community involvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Awareness of language barriers and cultural challenges faced by youth newcomers.
• Effective communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish, Dari, Farsi or Tamil is an asset.
• Proficiency with digital tools and social media (Canva, Teams, Zoom, Instagram).
• Strong organizational skills to support planning and delivery of activities and programs.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and promotion of the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project through community networks, schools, and partners.
• Assist in planning and coordinating youth-focused excursions and community engagement events.
• Assist in organizing and supporting youth career development training sessions, including logistics and follow-up.
• Facilitate training sessions and skill-building activities to boost confidence and career readiness of newcomer youth.
• Support day-to-day program operations by organizing supplies and materials for youth activities.
• Provide administrative support as needed and maintain accurate project records.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Collaboration

Cultural awareness

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Community Service/Child and Youth Services/Social Work

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Instagram

Job description

Job title: Youth Engagement Assistant

(Part-time Contract until March 31, 2026)

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.

We are searching for a part-time Youth Engagement Assistant to support the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project through outreach, youth engagement, workshops, training activities, event coordination, program logistics, and administrative duties.

Why join us? We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What you will be doing

• Support the outreach and promotion of the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project, engaging youth through community networks, schools, and partner organizations.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing youth-focused excursions and community engagement events.
• Assist in organizing and supporting youth’s career development training sessions, including logistics, communication, and follow-up.
• Assist facilitation of training sessions and skill-building activities aimed at enhancing the confidence and career readiness of newcomer youth.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the program by preparing, organizing, and managing supplies and materials for youth activities.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Maintain accurate project records, including data collection and data entry.
• Attend required agency activities and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for

• Currently enrolled or have completed secondary or post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of: Community Service, Child and Youth Services, Social Work.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills through school or community involvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Awareness of language barriers and cultural challenges, system barriers faced by youth newcomers.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal; proficiency in the following languages is an asset: Spanish, Dari, Farsi and Tamil.
• Proficiency with digital tools and social media (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Instagram).
• Strong organizational skills to support the planning and delivery of activities and programs.

Why work with us

• Competitive compensation, paid sick time, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture!
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

Location

3660 Hurontario St 7th floor. Mississauga, ON, L5B 3C4

Compensation

$23.68 per hour

Hours of work

185 hours until March 31, 2026, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime is required. The number of hours per week is to be discussed with the manager.

Application Deadline

open until September 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.