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Youth Recreational & Leisure Activities Program Coordinator - Summer Student

Location: Hamilton region
Company: YWCA Hamilton
Contract type: Permanent

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Who We AreFounded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.YWork for us?At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:On-the-job training and professional development opportunitiesChildcare discountsOpportunities to get involved in our communityA competitive total rewards packageIf you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!Position DescriptionJob Code: 6-CSJ-2024Department: Youth Programs & SpeqtrumReports to: Program ManagerLocation: Hamilton, ONHours of Work: 35 hours per weekStart Date: July 2nd, 2024Contract End Date: August 23rd, 2024Posting Date: May 2nd, 2024There are 3 vacancies for this position.Creating safe(r), anti-racist, and inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Hamilton;Supporting QTBIPOC and all other 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Hamilton to form and maintain healthy relationships with their peers and community;Responsible for planning, promoting, and executing two events per month;Event planning - coordinating logistics such as transportation (bus tickets and rideshare), online event scheduling, purchasing supplies as needed, budgeting and managing expenses;Recording event data (number of participants, etc.);Collaborating with other Speqtrum staff to co-facilitate additional events as required;Attending staff meetings;Administering evaluation tools at select events;Nurturing and forming meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships, and liaising with community stakeholders;Attending and participating in all YWCA Hamilton mandatory training;Supporting YWCA Hamilton and Speqtrum’s mission, vision and values;Perform other duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS:Working 35 hours per week, some evenings and weekends may be required based on program needs;Requires remote work, and use of your own computer and phone;May include work at in-person events, depending on provincial and municipal guidelines and employee’s accessibility needs. QualificationsStrong knowledge and experience planning and facilitating groups and workshops is required;Experience facilitating events or advocating with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is an asset;Lived experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is required;Lived experience with Newcomer, trans, or disability communities is an asset;Demonstrated knowledge of working from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework/practice;Strong knowledge of anti-racism practices, and the impacts of racism, anti-black racism, and colonialism in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is required;Knowledge of social media/outreach/graphic design is an asset;Knowledge of Hamilton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and Hamilton resources is preferred;Familiarity with facilitating online events is an asset;Ability to motivate and encourage participation from participants, while respecting their limits and boundaries;Commitment to creating spaces for ALL 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and can identify and mitigate barriers to participation, such as racism, ableism, classism, etc.;Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;Bilingual English/French or other languages is an asset;Ability to work a schedule which includes days, afternoons, evenings and weekends based on program needs;Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost. This is a temporary summer position which is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Eligible applications must meet the following criteria of the program to be considered:Must be between the ages of 15-30 years on the first day of employment;Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred;Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered. Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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