Employment Opportunity: Special Project Consultant, Youth Program

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Voted as one of the best companies to work for in BC, YWCA Metro Vancouver is a diverse non-profit that supports women’s equality through a range of integrated services. Skilled at meeting employee and client needs, YWCA Metro Vancouver treats employees with respect and is committed to offering initiatives, compensation and benefits that retain employees and help them achieve work/life balance.

Status: Full time Contract (35  hours per week; September 2011 to July 2014)

Location:

Program Centre (1 – 2 days / week)
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver
AND
Satellite office in Surrey (3 – 4 days/ week)

YWCA Metro Vancouver is excited to be developing an after-school pilot program for grade seven girls transitioning into high school. The program will be based in the community of Surrey.  This program includes high school and post secondary student volunteers, parent engagement, timely education on girl’s issues and community services learning, which enables young women to improve their confidence, decision-making and leadership skills.

Project Goal:
To reduce violence against women and to empower young women to become leaders and positive role models in their community.

Project Objective:
To develop resilient, confident and socially responsible young women who are able to make positive decisions for themselves and their community and who are less likely to become victims of violence.

We are looking for a creative individual with excellent interpersonal skills who is strongly customer service oriented, has staff and volunteer management experience and has a demonstrated track record for energy, enthusiasm and innovation.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Youth Program, specific duties include:

• Curriculum management, development and facilitation of workshops.
• Market the after-school girls program to schools, in order to recruit participants
• Develop and implement a 16 - 22 hour volunteer and University/college training program, to include recruitment, recognition, and training.
• Volunteer management including recruitment, training, on-going support, and appreciation
• Supporting the evaluation of the youth programs including conducting debrief sessions and focus groups, and analyzing post-program surveys

• Travel to Surrey school district, university/colleges, elementary/high schools and YWCA Program Centre required on a on-going basis
• Providing general office administrative support including preparation of program materials for training and workshops, data base management, participant registration and application processing
• Work with an external evaluator and assist with the coordination of evaluations.
• Provide general office administrative support including preparation of program materials for training and workshops, data base
• Records management as well as participant registration and application processing
• Research and development of issues facing youth
• Building and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders i.e. Surrey School District #36, community groups
• Providing assistance to fund development for grant proposals

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education, interested in a career in recreation, family studies, and education. 
• Work experience in community program settings
• Experience working with youth and volunteers
• Knowledge of community service learning
• Strong office administration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills with tact and diplomacy
• Event coordination experience
• Organized, self driven and ability to multi-task
• Ability to lead and work in a  team environment
• Mentorship experience or knowledge an asset
• Strong leadership skills
• Punjabi skills are an asset
• Vehicle required

 

We’ve been striving to change lives throughout Metro Vancouver for more than 100 years. Last year, our programs and services helped 53,000 people. Interested in joining us? Candidates are invited to send resumes by September 1, 2011 to:

Director, Health + Fitness
YWCA Metro Vancouver
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC, V6C 2E8
email: lpetersen @ywcavan.org

YWCA Metro Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.