Youth Programming Support

Role: Youth Programming Support

Purpose: Assist the Youth and Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Teams to provide a variety of workshops that support immigrant youth and their parents as they adjust to life in Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide assistance and support to the Youth Department
  • Assist with set up, take down and clean up of event space
  • Welcome, greet and check-in participants at the registration table
  • Provide support during programs with a variety of tasks
  • Prepare materials, distribute and collect forms/handouts
  • Assist facilitator with leading of activities and games
  • Prepare refreshments, if applicable

Competencies:

  • Comfortable working with youth of varying ages
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the group
  • Highly organized
  • Team player
  • Takes direction well

Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience working with immigrant youth