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Youth Development Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs)
As a Youth Development Coordinator, you will report to the Co-Founders of Urban Minds and support the team in improving and scaling up the 1UP Youth City Builders program, a leadership program designed for youth ages 13-18, equipping them to become the next generation of city builders and community changemakers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Working with volunteers and participants to plan for the 2022-2023 program year, and particularly, identify areas of improvement in the program and implement solutions
- Collaborating with sponsors and partner organizations (e.g. municipalities, urban planning/architecture firms) to identify opportunities and develop content to support the program, which may include writing proposals and presenting at meetings
- Creating a scaling plan with actionable steps to help the 1UP Youth City Builders program reach more youth in different communities, which may include presenting at schools and other youth settings