Program Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fully bilingual in English and French (oral and written) with strong translation/adaptation skills
• 1-3 years of experience in program coordination, youth engagement, community development, or education, especially with a mental health background
• Excellent coordination, attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Ability and/or experience working with youth; knowledge and experience in youth engagement, and program delivery
• Comfortable with independent work, but also works well within a team environment
• Proactive, reliable and self-motivated
• Strong and consistent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with and commitment to applying equity, diversity, inclusion principles to work and workplace
• Flexibility and availability to occasionally host meetings or events in the evenings or on weekends (flex hours or lieu time provided)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Jack Talks (in-person and virtual), from request to post-event follow-up
• Match speakers to events, arrange logistics, and provide logistic and tech support
• Train and recertify speakers to confidently share their mental health stories
• Troubleshoot any event issues and ensure a smooth, positive experience for all
• Work closely with Program Lead to ensure speakers are prepped and ready for each talk delivery
• Support Jack Communities across a designated region by ensuring they have completed required administrative tasks, such as registration and activity form submission throughout the year
• Check in with your Jack Communities periodically throughout the year, according to the established preference to log their progress
• Provide an overview of the Chapters program through Intake Calls with teachers, young leaders, and community groups that are looking to start a Chapter
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to youth leaders and partner organizations
• Support delivery of workshops, gatherings, and capacity-building events
• Translate and adapt resources, training, and communications for Francophone audiences
• Ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy in all French program content
• Provide interpretation during events and meetings when needed
• Support recruitment for Francophone youth leaders, onboarding, and mentorship
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure equal access to all materials in French
• Promote Jack Talks and help recruit speakers to meet regional goals
• Share feedback from the field to help improve programs and participant experience
• Contribute to updating toolkits, training resources, and workshops
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance accessibility and engagement
• Maintain organized, accurate records in Salesforce (our CRM)
• Stay current on youth mental health trends in your region
• Follow organizational policies and safety procedures
• Represent Jack.org positively and professionally in all interactions
• Collaborate across teams to support seamless transitions between programs
• Take on additional tasks as needed to support the team

Benefits

• A full-time, 6-month contract starting at $52,000 - $55,000 per annum
• Working for an organization that supports personal and professional development and that will invest in your growth
• A flexible, trust-based culture: we offer uncapped sick days and flex hours
• A fun, exciting environment filled with an amazing group of driven, talented people
• In addition to vacation allowances, we offer a winter and summer office closure so that we can all recharge simultaneously
• A chance to contribute to the growth of an aspirational, well-funded organization and make a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of young people across Canada