Pinnguaq Association Job Board
Youth Program Manager
Description
Job Title: Youth Program Manager
Reports to: Associate Director of Southern Canada
Location: City of Kawartha Lakes
Salary: $65,000 annually
Who We Are:
Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous, and other communities, Ampere delivers programs for people of all ages to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through innovative technology, art, and play. It offers world-class Makerspaces, maker kits and activities, and works with educators to introduce children to a STEAM-based curriculum that brings learning to life.
After more than a decade of co-designing and delivering science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, Pinnguaq’s name is changing to reflect the organization’s evolution; Pinnguaq is now Ampere. Please take this into consideration while maneuvering our websites to better understand our story!
Why Join us?
- Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
- Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
- Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
- Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.
Job Summary:
As the Youth Program Manager at Ampere, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Southern Canada, you'll lead the strategy and execution of our Youth Delivery Programs in alignment with our organizational goals. You'll ensure our programs meet the needs of Youth participants nationwide. Your responsibilities include overseeing the Youth program team, youth program delivery, and ensuring organizational deliverables are being met for reporting purposes and organizational goal alignment. The Youth Program Manager will drive program success and continuous improvement while working hand-in-hand with leadership. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the Associate Director of Delivery Operations to create resources for program execution and develop learner pathways for continuous skill development.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the strategy of all Youth Delivery programming for the Southern Canada team
- Lead the development of innovative, appropriate youth programs and services that promote STEAM skills, digital literacy, cultural preservation, and economic development in Canada.
- Manage the Makerspace Lead, STEAM Educators and other roles as needed to ensure our Youth Programs are top quality
- Support the City of Kawartha Lakes and Partner Makerspaces in becoming leaders in STEAM programming
- Support the strategy and development of the Ampere STEAM School alongside the STEAM Educators, Makerspace Lead, and other peers and partners.
- Manage the Youth Team program budget and develop a program budget execution strategy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead the creation of resources to support the Delivery Team’s execution of youth programming including program plans, kits, LMS framework, etc.
- Stay up to date with educational and youth trends to make informed recommendations on new program opportunities and target markets
- Source and attend relevant conferences and other community events as an ambassador for Ampere's youth programs
- Work with the Associate Director of Southern Canada to ensure program evaluation and deliverables are reviewed and assessed often
- Analyze the qualitative feedback received regarding programming to support ongoing development
- Work hand in hand with the Associate Director of Southern Canada to confirm organization needs are aligned with programs being offered.
- Support Associate Director of Southern Canada in creating compelling cases so Ampere's youth programs receive funding support.
- In collaboration with teams across the Delivery Division, develop Ampere's “learner pathways” that provide learners with resources and tools to pursue further learning while simultaneously seeking new opportunities for Ampere's lifecycle.
- Develop and sustain long-term, strategic partnerships with key individuals and organizations across the City of Kawartha Lakes to support Ampere’s lifecycle work.
- Catalogue existing partnerships, identify gaps in strategic partnership opportunities, develop and implement plans for filling gaps.
- Network with local community initiatives to exchange information, through public speaking, attending conferences and symposiums, tabling events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Attributes and Qualifications:
Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
- Degree or diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- 3+ years experience in program management and people management
- You have experience in seeking program participants insight and feedback, user journeys, and innovative programming
- Familiar with a non-profit landscape, program funding and managing budgets
- Comfortable working with Google Suites, experience with Slack and Monday would be an asset
- Experience building and maintaining communities relationships, experience working with rural, remote or indigenous communities would be an asset
- Ability to work independently and with a team, using available resources to find answers to your questions
- Capable of prioritizing projects and meeting deadlines
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.
Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
Compensation
$65,000.00 per year