YES, a non-profit organization providing English-language employment and self-employment services is looking for an experienced
YOUTH COORDINATOR
If you are a talented individual that enjoys working with the arts community, has excellent coordination and coaching skills, enjoys program development and problem-solving and is looking for a career opportunity in a tightly-knit non-profit office environment, apply now!
Responsibilities will include:
Developing the curriculum and training program (financial literacy, business skills, arts development), to engage and train young artists to develop their business skills and become self-employed
In collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Events, developing a marketing strategy to recruit and engage young artists
Cultivating and stewarding relationships with other youth organizations
Providing coaching and/or counselling, assisting young clients with their specific needs (focus and awareness of options, information on resources available, marketing advice, evaluation of their artistic proposals, assistance with grant applications,
Developing and delivering workshops and educational resources and activities;
Qualifications:
Bachelor in Social Work
Experience working with at risk youth (18-25)
Familiar with the arts community
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in coordination or administrative roles;
Business skills a must;
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and well as in a team with solid organizational and time management skills;
Familiarity with the arts network including associations, grantors, schools
Experience coaching or providing technical advice
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Ability to multi-task and detailed oriented;
Outstanding writing skills;
Strong knowledge of computer systems – Word, Excel, Power Point, CRM (an asset);
Excellent English skills and conversational French required;
Accounting skills
Available to work some evenings
Experience in the non-profit sector
