Employment Opportunities

Summer Team Leaders Wanted!

If you’re over the age of 18 and heading back to school full-time in September 2012, why not spend the summer team leading for the YVC program?! We’re looking for candidates who will be in Calgary for the summer and able to work full-time from June – August.

Position:  Summer Youth Volunteer Corps Team Leader

The YVC Program involves youth in junior and senior high school in meaningful community volunteer opportunities.  Based on a philosophy of youth involvement and empowerment, we facilitate a year-round program of supervised, team-based service projects and youth leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit youth for various community volunteer projects
  • Supervise and work with youth volunteers on community projects
  • Act as a liaison between the Program Coordinator and the service agency
  • Foster teamwork between youth volunteers
  • Guide youth through on-going reflective and (non-formal) educational activities
  • Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator
  • Instil a service ethic in youth volunteers
  • Develop community awareness within the team and knowledge of community for the program
  • Distribute and collect youth program evaluations.  Complete Team Leader and volunteer evaluations
  • Participate in YVC social activities, recognition events, staff meetings, and volunteer orientation and appreciation
  • Maintain accurate records of volunteer attendance and performance
  • Adapt to the changing needs of the program, projects and volunteers

Minimum Position Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Must be returning to full-time studies in the fall
  • Some post-secondary educational experience

Note: Team Leaders are usually of post-secondary age, they may not have necessarily obtained a degree in the field

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Organizational skills are necessary
  • Work experience with youth in a non-formal setting, including motivation and facilitation
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
  • FUN LOVING AND FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE!

If this sounds like a great fit for you, please submit a resume and cover letter to Hodon Abdi at yvc@youthcentral.com no later than April 30, 2012.

Successful applicants will be notified via email for interview times. No phone calls please.

If you would like to be considered for future employment opportunities with Youth Central, please send a resume and cover letter to: info@youthcentral.com.

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