Synopsis: 

The Youth Engagement and Skills Development Coordinator is a key component of a Neighbourhoods Alive! funded project to increase the capacity of Sam's Place to train youth and young adults for the job market. The Coordinator will engage with community youth and organizations with the aim of providing participants with job experience in an area of interest, as well as an opportunity to contribute to the well being of the Elmwood community. 

 

This position is available on a salaried, contract basis (May 27, 2013 – March 26, 2014) – for approximately 20 hours/week. Application deadline is April 19, 2013. Please send cover letter and resume to Tricia Prosser at triciaprosser@mennonitecc.ca. Only those candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada should apply. Preference will be given to applicants living in the Chalmers/Elmwood Neighbourhood. .

Qualifications: 

• Completed at least one year of post-secondary education
• Strong interest in youth and the Chalmers Neighbourhood, and a willingness to connect with organizations in the community
• Experience in office and/or restaurant work an asset
• Creative personality, willing to work with detail as well as with broader concepts and ideas
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Must be willing to work a flexible weekly schedule
• Have a Food Handler’s certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Experience working with youth an asset
• Supervisory and Volunteer Management experience an asset
• Training or group facilitation experience an asset

Assignment Description: 

The Youth Engagement Skills Development Coordinator will work as part of the Sam’s Place team, under the supervision of the Sam’s Place Manager to develop a stronger connection with the Elmwood/Chalmers neighbourhood. This position will require an individual willing and able to take on the responsibility of opening and/or closing the store in the absence of the manager, assisting with ordering, organization, and volunteer management. The Coordinator will work with a wide variety of community members, volunteers and organizations. This person must be attentive to details and flexible in taking on new tasks.

Duties: 

• Connect and work with local organizations that work with youth
• Engage with and help train youth to volunteer at Sam’s Place
• Coordinate and plan volunteer events
• Help develop mentorship within our volunteer base
• Plan in-depth training for youth volunteers
• Consult with volunteers to see how Sam’s Place can better meet community needs
• Develop awareness of Sam’s Place in the community through media, events, visits etc.
• Help supervise and coordinate volunteers at Sam’s Place
• Assist with day to day operations of Sam’s Place
• Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• Attend and be actively involved in a local congregation
• Model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace and community through respectful interactions and work relationships
• Perform general duties as assigned

Deadline: 

26 Apr 2013 - 05:00

Website: 

MCC Manitoba

Region: 

Manitoba

Location: 

MCC Manitoba

Winnipeg  Manitoba

Canada