Youth Program Coordinator

Ottawa, ON, Canada .
part-time . April 25, 2024

Description

Welcome! :) Please make sure to read the whole posting to ensure this is a good fit!

*This is not a Canada Summer Jobs position*

Hours : 21 hours/week (3 days/week)

Starts: End of May

End Date: Tuesday December 31, 2024, with possibility of extension

Compensation: Annual salary = $29,160 (pro-rated for 7 month contract: $17,010) (~$26.70/hour)

Parkdale Food Centre is a Good Food organization located in Ottawa’s Hintonburg neighbourhood. All the programming we do is guided by our strong belief that good food is a human right. Good food, good mood! We use food as a tool to connect with others, and nurturing these connections in different ways contributes positively to the overall wellness of our community. In our youth programs, staff engage with youth to help them realize their power as Solutionaries! A Solutionary is a word we made up, but we define it as a creative problem-solver in the community -- someone who sees opportunities where others see problems. We engage with youth in a few different ways including through classroom visits and through multi-week youth placements. We aim to equip and empower youth to tackle BIG problems in their communities, food and beyond!

As the Youth Programs Coordinator, you will support the facilitation of existing programming as well as help to develop new, exciting and engaging programming that inspires children and youth to understand the complex and interconnected problems of poverty, health and food insecurity. You will lead all aspects of our solutionary workshops, including scheduling, delivery, supplies, logistics, deliverables and evaluation. You will also help guide students and cohorts throughout their placements at Parkdale Food Centre. Your position will be supported by our Youth Programs Manager. Within your role and our youth programs there are many opportunities to try new things in a supportive environment.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Facilitating social justice and food justice workshops on-site and off-site to diverse groups of children and youth from schools, after-school programs and summer camps
Implementing medium-term and short-term program evaluation tools
Assisting in the writing, design, and development of curriculum-linked social justice and food justice workshops (topics such as economic inequality, social determinants of health, privilege, social movements).
Supporting, training and scheduling volunteers and summer students
Actively promoting the program and confirming bookings throughout the season.
Scheduling, sending invoices, keeping track of materials needed.
Occasional meal planning and food preparation for cohorts, and collaborative cooking with youth in cohorts
Acting as a contact person for programs-related inquiries when needed
Creating content for social media platforms and posting to our instagram
Supervising youth in the space during opening hours and after hours
Setting up/cleaning up before and after program sessions including meal prep and kitchen cleanup
Tracking youth hours weekly for payroll submission, if applicable
Researching & scheduling guests and excursions to outside agencies (wow, fun!)
Supporting and mentoring youth in the development of Solutionary projects
Helping plan the end-of-cohort celebration
Working collaboratively with other members of the PFC team, occasionally jumping into another program to help out, should it be necessary and work with your schedule
Other related duties as assigned

Additional expectations:

Provide safe onsite and offsite supervision of program participants
Create and maintain a supportive, anti-oppressive environment for youth by approaching issues with care and intention
Attend meetings on-time with a positive and inclusive attitude, ensuring all youth feel heard and that their opinions are valued
Manage project details and ensure tasks are being completed on schedule
Report to managers and seek support when needed.
Communicate professionally and honestly with the team
Contribute ideas and experiences for the benefit of the program and participants.
Foster active feedback loops by providing constructive feedback when needed, and contributing your awesome ideas.

Desired qualifications

You are interested in the work that we do! Our team is full of amazingly passionate people. We don’t know everything, but we are committed to learning and thinking about things we may already know in new ways. And we hope the same for anyone applying to any position within the organization.
A love of food and community, a passion for food literacy, and a firm belief in the importance of community care.
Experience actively engaging with youth from diverse backgrounds (cultural, religion, abilities and socio-economic circumstances), ideally in a teaching environment
Experience developing and delivering workshops and implementing evaluation tools
Strong understanding of/passion for social justice issues such as food security
Proven leadership skills and exceptional teamwork abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; genuine friendliness and enthusiasm
Planning, organizational, multi-tasking and self-directed work skills
Clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector within the last five years or ability to obtain and pass a clear criminal record check
Regular access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license is highly desired but not required; if applicable, please highlight your vehicle access in your cover letter
Familiarity with Wix or other template-based website builder
A passion for working with young people and creating space for self-empowerment
A knack for story, narrative structure and translating complex ideas into accessible, relevant, engaging formats and applying anti-racism/anti-oppression lenses to social problems

Potential opportunities for professional development:

We strive to be a place for employees to grow and learn while contributing value to our work and our community through their passion and skill. We do our best to create a space for new ideas and bold projects and offer a culture filled with opportunity, growth, and good food (yeah, we feed you!). Our aim is to help you fulfill your professional goals as well, so please keep this in mind as you apply and if you interview. Here are a list of potential areas of skill development outside of the role directly:

Community resource development
Content creation, video editing or graphic design opportunities
Kitchen prep, community meal preparation
Workshop facilitation with adults
Event planning
Naloxone training
Bystander Intervention
Emergency First Aid, or, Mental Health First Aid
Community mural facilitation
Grant writing
Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

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To apply please submit your resume and cover letter by May 9th. Please include a paragraph in your cover letter about why this program specifically interests you, and why working with Parkdale Food Centre aligns with your values and interests! This will be touched upon in the interview, so please do your research! :)

Find info about us here: https://parkdalefoodcentre.ca/

Compensation

$29,160.00 - $29,160.00 per year

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