Youth Program Coordinator (1 Position) - Edmonton

About Africa Centre

Council for Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta (CAAC), operating as Africa Centre, is the largest pan African non-profit organization in western Canada, serving as a community hub that provides programs and services from a place of cultural awareness and competency to the families in our diverse community. We acknowledge the diversity of our cultural background as a source of the strength that brings capacity and competencies to shape a thriving community in Alberta. We have a strong African indigenous cultural foundation incorporated across our programs and services.

Position Overview :

The Youth Program Coordinator, reporting to the Youth Programs Manager, is responsible for coordinating mentoring relationships for youth, as well as planning, organizing, and overseeing all youth-related program activities. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining program documentation, ensuring that key deadlines are met and implementing the mentorship and leadership goals of the program.

Responsibilities

• Engage with external organizations to expand and enhance program’s reach and efficiency.
• Work closely with Youth Programs Manager to deliver leadership activities including events, workshops and trainings.
• Provide regular updates to the Youth Programs Manager on program progress.
• Coordinate mentorship activities including recruitment, matching, supporting and supervision of mentor mentee relationships.
• Liaise with facilities and stakeholders to effectively deliver all program activities.
• Oversee group mentoring, events, data collection, and program evaluation.
• Orient and train volunteers ensuring clarity and understanding of program guidelines.
• Represent the program at community meetings and events
• Prepare and maintain documentation for volunteers and participants in the program.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data for program evaluation and other purposes.
• Prepare program reports
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills

Experience with intake and assessment of youth and adults.

Requirements

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes :

Closing Date : February 1, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants who best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications outlined in the job posting will be contacted to advance to the next phase via email or phone.

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