Youth Engagement & Inclusion Liaison

Position: Youth Engagement & Inclusion Liaison

Number of Hours: 37.5hrs/week

Salary range: $26/hr - $27/hr

Contract term:Immediate start through March 31 2027 with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Program Coordinator Strategic Youth Initiatives the Youth Engagement & Inclusion Liaison supports the delivery of youth-led community initiatives anti-racism equity and intercultural learning activities and youth and alumni engagement. The position facilitates interactive learning and youth engagement activities provides guidance to youth in developing and implementing community initiatives and supports program events outreach stakeholder engagement and participant referrals. The position also contributes to program administration documentation evaluation and ongoing participant support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Program Planning and Implementation

Youth Led Community Initiatives

• Support the day-to-day implementation of youth-led community initiatives under the direction of the Program Coordinator.
• Prepare project materials activity plans schedules participant communications and other resources required for program delivery.
• Facilitate youth engagement sessions and project development training to support youth in identifying community issues developing project ideas and implementing their initiatives.
• Provide guidance to youth in project planning teamwork communication leadership and other relevant project and soft skills.
• Identify emerging participant needs challenges and opportunities and communicate them to the Program Coordinator.

Anti-Racism Equity and Intercultural Learning Session

• Facilitate interactive sessions on anti-racism equity inclusion and intercultural understanding for children youth and other stakeholders.
• Create inclusive learning environments and adapt facilitation approaches to participants backgrounds experiences and learning needs.
• Coordinate session logistics including scheduling materials participant communication and setup.

Event Planning

• Support the planning and delivery of key program events; Impact Sharing Event Youth Forum Indigenous Connection events networking opportunities and other youth and alumni engagement activities.
• Assist with event logistics participant and stakeholder communication preparation of materials registration and follow-up.
• Support youth and alumni participation in events including presentations sharing of project experiences networking and community engagement.

2. Program Promotion and Outreach

• Support outreach promotion and participant recruitment for assigned programs activities
• Support participant registration including collecting and maintaining accurate participant information.
• Respond to program inquiries and provide accurate information to prospective participants and families.
• Attend community events school meetings and stakeholder gatherings to promote program activities strengthen partnerships and represent AHC in a professional and engaging manner.

3. Stakeholders engagement and partnership

• Maintain positive relationships with schools community organizations youth-serving agencies cultural communities and other program stakeholders.
• Assist the Coordinator in identifying opportunities for collaboration referrals mentorship guest speakers and other stakeholder involvement.
• Participate in inter-agency meetings community events and stakeholder gatherings as assigned to share program information and strengthen connections.
• Promote awareness of program activities youth achievements and success stories among stakeholders and the broader community.
• Collaborate with other AHC programs to support referrals joint activities and coordinated services for youth.
• Support stakeholder involvement in youth-led initiatives events forums and other program activities as appropriate.

4. Program Administration Monitoring and Other Duties

• Track attendance participation activities and program outcomes and ensure timely and accurate data entry and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and submit monthly activity updates including program highlights challenges participant achievements and success stories to the Program Coordinator.
• Collect feedback from participants families alumni and other stakeholders to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain organized program records and documentation.
• Ensure participant information is handled securely and in accordance with confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Participate in team meetings training planning sessions and other organizational activities as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications required:

• Post-secondary education in community development child and youth care education social work sociology human services or a related field. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position 37.5 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend work required based on program activities and events.
• Fast-paced work environment requiring strong organization attention to detail and a high standard of work.
• Primarily in-person office and community-based work
• A current Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Search and Intervention Record Check completed within the previous six (6) months is required.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers Licence clean drivers abstract and access to a reliable vehicle are required as regular travel to program and community locations throughout the greater Edmonton area is expected.

How to apply

Your application will be assessed based on how strongly your identified qualifications meet the requirement of the position. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about working to serve the needs of immigrants and refugees then we welcome you to apply through the Job Posting on our website.

The successful candidate will be required to provide references and undergo a satisfactory criminal record check prior to the commencement of employment. Only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.