Youth Engagement & Inclusion Liaison
$54,080–$56,160 year
On-siteEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Facilitate interactive learning sessions on anti-racism, equity, and intercultural understanding for children, youth, and stakeholders while supporting the day-to-day implementation of youth-led community initiatives. Guide youth in developing project ideas, implement community initiatives, and assist with event logistics for activities such as the Impact Sharing Event and Youth Forum. Maintain positive relationships with schools, community organizations, and cultural communities to strengthen partnerships and promote program awareness. Track attendance, collect feedback for program evaluation, and prepare monthly activity updates to the Program Coordinator. Work 37.5 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend availability, primarily in an in-person office and community-based setting in Edmonton. Requires a current Police Information Check, Class 5 Driver's Licence, and reliable vehicle for travel throughout the greater Edmonton area.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in community development, child and youth care, education, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and intercultural approaches, and their application in youth and community settings
- Experience with community outreach, participant recruitment, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, events, schedules, and deadlines
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage participants from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while working collaboratively under the direction of the Program Coordinator
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and online communication and recordkeeping tools
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for program activities and events
- A current Police Information Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, and Intervention Record Check, completed within the previous six (6) months
- A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence, clean driver's abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle
Desired Qualifications
- passion about working to serve the needs of immigrants and refugees
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