Program Coordinator Winter Warming

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness Do you have experience in social work or working in community development initiatives The Mustard Seed is seeking a Program Coordinator at the Strathcona and Canora Community Impact Centres.

Reporting to the Community Impact Centre Manager the Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and development of programs at the Community Impact Centres (CIC). This role oversees the coordination of activities related to securing setting up and supporting the Centres programs aiming to promote guests self-sustainability and their journey towards positive change. Key responsibilities include program planning design facilitation and evaluation as well as recruiting and training volunteers. The Program Coordinator connects TMS with external agencies to build healthy partnerships providing holistic wrap-around support for clients and promoting self-advocacy. This role will be working very closely with CIC Site Leads and other staff.

Employment Type : Temporary Full-Time (December to March 31 2026)

Schedule 1 : Strathcona CIC - Monday to Friday between 8 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. (schedule will be determined)

Schedule 2 : Canora CIC - Monday to Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 8 : 00 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.(schedule will be determined)

Reporting to : Community Impact Centre Manager

City : Edmonton

Location : Strathcona & Canora Community Impact Centre

Number of Positions to Fill : 2

RFR#s : 1784 & 1783

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop facilitate and implement programs that support and nurture the community in and around the assigned Community Impact Centre in collaboration with the CIC Site Lead;
• Build and nurture relationships with external partners and stakeholders for healthy collaboration;
• Oversee all group programming provided for Community Impact Centre guests;
• Lead participants and volunteers involved in the programs;
• Ensure a safe respectful environment for all community members staff volunteers and visitors;
• Recruit and provide volunteers with necessary trainings to ensure programs are delivered effectively;
• Collect data and generate reports on statistics as required;
• Develop and conduct evaluations to determine effectiveness of program activities;
• Ensure all materials and equipment needed for programs are in good working order;
• Collaborate with key departments (Housing Wellness and Employment) to ensure programs are accessible;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism;
• Support Front Line staff outside program coordination hours or as needed such as basic interventions referrals and general front-line responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

range of people from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;

WORKING CONDITIONS

Training on how to respond is provided but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

NOTE :

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1