Discovery Program Coordinator

Closing Date: April 24th 2026 at 4:00 PM

INTEGRATED HEALTH INITIATIVE (PROMISE PARTNERSHIP)
The Promise Partnership an outreach initiative of the Integrated Health Initiative is dedicated toassistingchildren and youth ineconomically disadvantagedneighbourhoodsgraduate from high school and pursue post-secondary this program UNB students act as mentors and tutors in nearby schools and communitycentres concentrating on enhancing literacy numeracy and digital competencies for students from K-12. Annually our programs offer over 125 volunteer opportunities providing valuable academic support to local youth.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time 2-year Term Saint John On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Some regular evening and weekend availability is required.

Salary Range: $50149 - $62686 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Managing Director Promise Partnership the Discovery Program Coordinator will plan and deliver educational enrichment activities that inspire youth and foster a love of lifelong learning. Supervising a team of program instructors this role will ensure high-quality program delivery and will work closely with Faculty and staff to coordinate program activities.

• Design deliver and coordinate the Discovery educational enrichment programs for children and youth on the UNB Saint John campus during the school year summer camp and evenings.
• Oversee the curriculum for all sessions in the summer program as well as the activities led by Discovery program instructors on school visits.
• Supervise the work of Discovery program instructors (UNB students) as they develop educational activities for different age groups for which the Discovery program is designed.
• Collaborate closely with and support the work of Promise Partnership staff mentors and curriculum developer to ensure program quality and alignment.
• Recruit hire train and supervise Summer Discovery Program instructors (UNB students) and Discovery Evenings instructors.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to program staff to ensure high-quality program delivery and professional development.
• Organize supervise and deliver the Field Trips to the UNB Saint John campus program including outreach and relationship-building with local schools.
• Develop and coordinate both on-campus field trips and school visits led by Discovery program instructors and UNB faculty and staff.
• Oversee all aspects of program delivery including scheduling booking university spaces and coordinating faculty and staff participation.
• Coordinate the administrative aspects of the program including social media organizing sessions and overseeing logistics.
• Oversee the program budget and procurement of materials and supplies.
• Coordinate meals and snacks for program participants with UNB Catering Services.
• Collaborate with UNB Marketing on program promotion.
• Maintain strong relationships with participating schools families and community partners represent UNB publicly
• Consult with external partners on program design and delivery.
• Collect program data monitor outcomes and prepare reports for internal use and funding agencies.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors degree is required.
• Minimum 3 yearsmanaging and/or delivering educational programs for children and/or youth.
• 5years of relevant work experience isrequired.
• Prior experience with educationalprogram design projectplanningand implementation including managing a budget.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Education degree is preferred.
• Experience in designingand delivering experiential education programs is an asset.
• Organizational time management and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage staffand work collaboratively with a diverse range ofpartners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adept with office computer applications.