Immediate Start Opportunity
The successful candidate is expected to start as early as Monday, June 29, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
About The Portal
The Portal Youth Outreach Association works alongside youth aged 16–24 throughout Western Nova Scotia. Through outreach, housing support, employment programming, life skills development, and community-based services, The Portal helps youth access the resources, opportunities, and connections they need to make progress toward their goals. The Portal is committed to meeting youth where they are at and providing supportive, relationship-based services that strengthen wellbeing, increase stability, build confidence, and promote community connection.
About the Role
The Summer Youth Skills & Engagement Facilitator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of community-based programming for youth aged 16–24. Working closely with youth, staff, and community partners, this role helps create opportunities for youth to build life and employment skills, explore career interests, strengthen community connections, and participate in meaningful activities throughout the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, is organized and creative, and wants to make a positive impact in their community.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Planning & Coordination
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and promoting workshops, certifications, outings, recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.
- Support the development and implementation of The Portal's Program Passport initiative.
- Coordinate supplies, materials, transportation, activity logistics, and participant communications.
- Gather participant feedback and support continuous program improvement.
Youth Engagement & Facilitation
- Build positive and supportive relationships with youth participants.
- Encourage participation and help reduce barriers to engagement.
- Assist with facilitating activities, workshops, outings, and community events.
- Help create safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for youth.
Community Engagement
- Support relationships with community organizations, businesses, and service providers.
- Assist with coordinating volunteer opportunities, experiential learning opportunities, and community-based activities.
- Represent The Portal in a professional and positive manner within the community.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain attendance records, participation statistics, and required documentation.
- Assist with collecting participant feedback and supporting program evaluation activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely records.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary education in Community Development, Human Services, Social Services, Education, Recreation, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Experience working with youth through employment, volunteer work, coaching, mentoring, recreation programming, camps, or community initiatives is considered an asset.
- Experience planning and coordinating activities, events, workshops, or group programming is considered an asset.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and participant needs.
- Understanding of youth-centred, strengths-based, and relationship-based approaches is considered an asset.
Personal Qualities
- Positive, approachable, and engaging.
- Creative and adaptable.
- Respectful, dependable, and accountable.
- Non-judgmental and inclusive.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- Hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
- Provide a satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
- Be able to safely operate organization vehicles.
- Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and reference checks.
- Be able to obtain or maintain Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
Working Conditions
This position is based out of The Portal Youth Outreach Association's office in Kentville, Nova Scotia, with programming taking place throughout West Hants, Kings, Annapolis, and Digby Counties.
The role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in dynamic environments with changing schedules and participant needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Troy Coldwell
Manager of Outreach, Housing and Edge on Employment
[email protected]
We're looking to fill this position quickly. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the posting closes. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
