1 year contract 

Power in Numbers (PIN) is a youth-led initiative funded by the Youth Challenge Fund, YCF, and trusteed by East Metro Youth Services to provide support to youth groups in underserved neighbourhoods in East Toronto. PIN seeks to address the needs of youth-led initiatives with the aim of strengthening their organizational infrastructure and capacity to provide support for marginalized youth in their communities. The Program Coordinator will report to the PIN steering committee. 

Responsibilities  

• Work with steering committee to further refine its roles and functions, recruit and outreach to new members, liaise and report, coordinate and participate in regular meetings

• Support the development of organizational infrastructure of youth-led  initiatives.

• Develop partnerships with youth-led initiatives.

• Create opportunities for intra/interagency collaboration, join community advisory groups and participate in civic engagement processes.

• Engage in appropriate advocacy and action to respond to the developmental needs of PIN.

• Research and initiate profitable, long-term resource development opportunities for PIN.

Qualifications

• B.A.C.Y.C., B.S.W. or related Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or CYW diploma and a combination of training and relevant experience

• Training/experience in issues facing racialized youth and youth-led organizations in underserved and/or priority neighbourhoods.

• Understanding of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression framework.

• Demonstrated skills in both verbal and written communication, organization, and administration tasks including report writing and program evaluation.

• Demonstrated ability in public relations, community development, project planning, project management, and advocacy.

Position Details:  35 hours per week  from January to December 2010.  Flexible hours required.  Competitive salary and benefits.

 In accordance with EMYS employment policy and PIN’s operating principles, we are interested in encouraging applicants from all diverse communities.