Canada Summer Jobs Position Recreational Programs Coordinator (Assistant)

Canada Summer Jobs Position: Recreational Programs Coordinator (Assistant)

Full-time Contract Onsite

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Be either Canadian Permanent Resident or Refugee. International students and those who are here in Canada on a work youth or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.
• Have a valid SIN.
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

• The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
• The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
• Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
• Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows

• Assist in developing and coordinating recreational and cultural programming for Pride Month and Pride 365 initiatives.
• Support the scheduling of workshops performances community activities and accessible recreational events.
• Liaise with artists facilitators performers and community partners to confirm participation logistics and program needs.
• Prepare program materials signage schedules and activity guides.

• Provide onsite support at stages event zones and recreational activity areas ensuring smooth program execution.
• Assist with participant check-in ushering audience support and artist/stage coordination.
• Help set up and tear down program spaces including activity zones seating areas and accessibility features (ramps designated viewing pods etc.).
• Ensure activities are safe inclusive and welcoming for all participants.

• Support accessibility planning including ASL coordination accessible seating mobility considerations and inclusive program design.
• Assist in implementing Pride Torontos accessibility standards and DEI commitments throughout all programming.

• Maintain program schedules spreadsheets and digital files.
• Assist with data entry contact lists volunteer coordination and documentation of program activities.
• Support the preparation of reports program summaries and materials required for grants and sponsorship partners.
• Help track program attendance and participant feedback to support evaluation efforts.

• Engage respectfully and professionally with community members artists volunteers and partners.
• Support community outreach to ensure programming is reflective of and accessible to Torontos diverse 2SLGBTQ communities.

• Youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Minimum one year of customer service experience
• Highly organized and experienced with MS Office G-Suite platform and other online tools
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
• Knowledge and understanding of the 2SLGBTQI community
• Demonstrated administrative background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• This position requires you to work from our office Mondays to Fridays between 9:00am-5:00pm.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings and events (lieu time provided to be provided for hours worked)
• Ability to perform physical tasks including occasional heavy lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required to support on-site event production needs. The ideal candidate is hands-on and adaptable willing to assist with logistical tasks to ensure seamless event execution

• Experience working at a nonprofit organization
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities and experience in successfully overseeing complex projects
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• G-class drivers license