Program Coordinator

The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary (AAFS) is a vibrant community organization that provides social and recreational programs for individuals with autism or who identify as being on the spectrum.

At AAFS we believe everyone deserves a community of people who accept them unconditionally and the opportunity to experience the world in the way that feels right for them.

AAFS is seeking a passionate dependable and proactive Program Coordinator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by building meaningful connections leading teams supporting neurodivergent community members and helping create safe engaging high-quality programs for children youth and adults.

As a Program Coordinator you will provide leadership to staff practicum students and volunteers while overseeing the planning coordination and delivery of programs that support participants in building confidence relationships independence and life skills. You will also contribute to broader organizational planning problem-solving and continuous program development.

We are looking for someone who is a self-starter strong problem-solver reliable emotionally mature organized and confident navigating behaviours staff support and complex day-to-day decisions with patience professionalism and sound judgment.

As part of your application you must submit a cover letter highlighting your skills experience leadership approach and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

• Oversee the planning coordination and delivery of programs for children youth and adults
• Lead and support staff practicum students and volunteers
• Help ensure programs are safe inclusive engaging and aligned with member goals
• Coordinate schedules logistics transportation and day-to-day program operations
• Respond to participant family and staff needs concerns and incidents in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain strong communication with families caregivers staff and community partners
• Support documentation reporting and administrative systems related to program delivery
• Contribute to program development problem-solving and ongoing improvement

• Personal or professional experience with neurodiversity; lived experience is highly valued
• Strong leadership capacity and the ability to support mentor and guide a team
• Excellent communication skills and confidence navigating difficult conversations with staff families and community partners
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities respond to issues calmly and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to inclusive practice authentic relationship-building and participant-centred programming
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Confidence balancing frontline realities with strategic thinking and program oversight
• Reflective mature and committed to ongoing growth and learning

• Diverse perspectives and lived experiences
• Creative and practical problem-solving
• Authentic relationship-building
• Understanding and respect for neurodivergent experiences
• A commitment to unconditional acceptance inclusivity and respect for our members staff families and workplace
• Leadership that is thoughtful collaborative and grounded in community

• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work with real community impact
• Opportunity to contribute to program leadership and organizational growth
• Flexible scheduling within operational needs

• Formal training in developmental disabilities mental health physical literacy human services or a related field through post-secondary education or significant work experience
• Preference will be given to those with a Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence with no restrictions and a clean driving record
• Knowledge of program design development and evaluation
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace
• Experience supporting training mentoring or informally leading staff volunteers or teams
• Comfortable facilitating difficult conversations with staff families and community partners
• Demonstrated ability to create thoughtful balanced and solution-focused outcomes
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities deadlines and flexible work schedules
• History of positive reflective and constructive performance feedback

• In this role you may be required to intervene during aggressive behaviours demonstrated by members
• There is a risk of injury including bites bruising scratching hitting or other physical force

AAFS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all neurotypes backgrounds and experiences.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.