Education and Awareness Coordinator, Youth for Entrepreneurship – Full Time, Contract – Avalon Peninsula
Wage Range: $50,000 – $55,000 /yr
Job Competition #: EENS-EAC-FT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking an Education and Awareness Coordinator that will focus on resource development and entrepreneurship education for youth. The program will develop digital skills training services across the province, provide the tools, opportunities and wrap around support to youth to enhance their entrepreneurship digital skills and understanding. The program will build capacity for various stakeholders to better understand entrepreneurship paths and support youth to access and consider entrepreneurship as a viable and potential option. This is a Hybrid/Remote contract position with province wide responsibilities that is based out of the Ches Penney Family YMCA with an expected end date of August 31, 2025.

Job Requirements

  • University degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in Education, Career Planning, Employment Counselling, field or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of three years’ experience working with Youth and business planning (entrepreneurship)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience with outreach activities and strategies, community engagement, group facilitation and presentations
  • Ability to network, build and maintain relationships
  • Ability to adjust to changing organization, program, job, and participant needs
  • Ability to maintain positive, ongoing working relationships with clients, within professional boundaries.
  • Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Platforms, including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams
  • Ability to travel within and outside the province
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
  • Standard First Aid and CPR
  • Acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

  • Competitive compensation; paid annual leave for full time employees, medical and dental insurance, matched pension contributions.
  • Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
  • Enhance your health with a free YMCA membership during the length of your contract
  • Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs
  • Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practice

Key Competencies

  • Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
  • Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
  • Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
  • Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
  • Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.