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Youth Programs Coordinator

sait · 30+ days ago
CA$88,524+
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Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities.  Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success.  Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.


The Opportunity

SAIT Youth Initiatives is dedicated to offering a variety of programs that aim to educate, empower and excite young minds. With a wide variety of offerings for youth, our programs provide authentic, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for youth.

Through participation in our programs, youth will gain: 
•A sense of excitement about their post-secondary education
•A sense of belonging within the SAIT community
•A sense of preparedness for their future
•A sense of confidence that they can succeed

SAIT Youth Initiatives is hiring a Youth Programs Coordinator to join our team as a maternity leave cover-off. This role is a 12-month temporary full-time position, covering a maternity leave. This position involves providing support to the Manager, Strategic Youth Initiatives, while working closely with the other Youth Programs Coordinators to ensure the successful planning and delivery of Youth Program experiences for youth in grades 7-12. This role will also provide support to the youth initiatives team as needed in support of programming that engages youth and that contributes to the overall vision for the youth initiatives portfolio.

Look forward to a rewarding position where you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth and support lifelong learning. You must be able to demonstrate excellence in your communication skills, organizational skills and have the ability to function in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently.  As a coordinator, you will be responsible for instructing and engaging youth in grades 6-12 about career exploration and educational pathway navigation through youth events, community outreach, and exploratory and transition programs. If you have a strong understanding of post-secondary pathways enjoy working with youth, and can foster an interactive and inclusive learning environment, we encourage you to apply. 

Particular focus will be on facilitating experiences that allow youth to engage in career exploration that explores the awareness, mindset, and confidence in pursuing post-secondary education. Furthermore, building and maintaining critical relationships with key stakeholders throughout secondary, post-secondary, industry, and community organizations, are important aspects of this role, as well as the ability to plan and implement programming for youth quickly and effectively.

The Role

  • Program Delivery - 50%
  • Instruct and lead Youth Foundations and Exploratory Programs (Launch Workshops, Youth Events, Indigenous Youth Programs and Turning Points) for youth in grades 7-12.
  • Lead the planning and coordination of youth events, managing timelines, schedules, budget, and various stakeholder relationships.
  • Adapt program schedules, event plans and workshops to accommodate varying needs and skill levels of participants.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to participants during program sessions.
  • Comfortable to deliver programming to a youth audience or teacher audience.
  • Assists with coordination of special events on SAIT Campus and offsite.
  • Assist other team members as needed with program areas, including delivering sessions for youth programs as required.
  • Utilize data provided through various means to make informed and strategic programming decisions and recommendations.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of participants during program activities.
  • Implement and enforce safety protocols and guidelines to create a secure environment.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to any emergencies or incidents that may occur while the program is being delivered.
  • Other duties as required to support the vision and goals of SAIT Youth Initiatives.

  • Program Development/Technical Updates - 30%
  • Work with other program coordinators to create engaging program schedules, workshops and event plans for Youth Foundations and Exploratory Programs (Launch Workshops, Youth Events, Indigenous Youth Programs and Turning Points), incorporating up to date career and educational pathway navigation concepts and topics.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of facilitating and creating workshops, planning and coordinating events and creating activity schedules on career exploration and educational pathway navigation for a diverse youth audience.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise during program sessions and provide solutions or seek assistance when needed.

  • Communication and Reporting - 20%
  • Maintain effective communication with participants, teachers, and internal/external program and event stakeholders.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of programs; identifying trends in participant feedback, surveys, attendance, etc.
  • Provide information for reporting purposes back to the Project Manager - Strategic Youth Initiatives when required.
  • Ensure that assigned programs and tasks are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum
  • Diploma or certificate in teaching and learning 
  • 3 years working with youth as a program facilitator
  • Experience leading the planning and development of youth programs for youth in grades 7-12 and teachers
  • Relevant experience leading the planning and implementation of youth events, managing timelines, schedules, budget, and communication with various stakeholders
  • Comfortable to deliver and facilitate programming and workshops to a diverse youth audience and teacher audience
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and create an engaging learning environment
  • Must have proof of education and certifications
  • Current and valid first aid and CPR level C
  • Background check with Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS)
  • Valid Alberta Driver’s license; access to a vehicle

  • Preferred
  • Bachelor degree in education, or social work (or equivalent) with extensive experience in youth programming (K-12)
  • 4-year experience working with youth (junior high and high school aged)
  • Experience managing events: budget, planning, executing, and closing
Job classification: A5949 - Program Coordinator
Salary range: $65,624.00 - $88,524.00
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 40
Position End Date: January 03, 2025
Posting closing date: October 29, 2024

A flexible Hybrid work model can be offered for this role in accordance with SAIT guidelines.

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.  

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Last updated on Oct 11, 2024

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