Youth and Community Outreach Coordinator
BCRC is a growing, resource-based organization that strengthens community capacity by providing professional support to organizations and individuals in need. The Centre is committed to helping visible minority youth rekindle their dreams and achieve their full potential. We provide and implement professional innovative support services to individuals, communities, para-public and public organizations. We also develop and run health, education, socio-cultural, and community economic development programs.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the BCRC is seeking an enthusiastic and community-oriented Youth and Community Outreach Coordinator to support the “Through Our Eyes: Reality, Resilience, and Change” project. This role focuses on engaging Black and visible minority youth, facilitating community dialogue, and supporting interactive workshops and VR storytelling training. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community engagement, experience working with youth, and a working knowledge of VR content creation, videography, and audiovisual media to help effectively communicate project messages and foster impactful digital storytelling.
*This is a hybrid position, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.*
Duties and responsibilities
Community & Youth Engagement:
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with Black and other visible minority youth, community groups, and partner organizations.
Program Support & Facilitation:
- Assist with the planning and execution of in-school and community-based workshops on hate crimes and anti-Black racism.
- Coordinate logistics for youth training sessions led by experts, including immersive VR storytelling workshops with guidance from VR Experts.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of resource toolkits and materials during community events and project activities.
- Help coordinate and create audiovisual content production for project promotions and training sessions, ensuring that digital storytelling elements are engaging and accessible.
Communication & Coordination:
- Collaborate closely with the Project Coordinator and other team members to ensure alignment of outreach activities with overall project objectives.
- Maintain up-to-date records of outreach activities, participant engagement, and feedback to inform continuous improvement.
- Assist in promoting project activities through social media, local community networks, and partner organizations, incorporating visual and multimedia content.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, community development, digital media, social work, education, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in community outreach, youth programming, or related fields.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect authentically with diverse youth and community members.
- Proficient in organizing and facilitating group sessions, workshops, and community events.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
- Basic skills or a strong interest in VR content creation, videography, and audiovisual production to support and promote project activities.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage part-time responsibilities effectively.
- Bilingual skills (English and French) are highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
- Passion for social justice, anti-racism, and community empowerment.
- Empathetic, approachable, and skilled in building trusting relationships.
- Creative and resourceful in engaging youth and facilitating dialogue on sensitive topics.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, by February 18th, 2025. Please send your application to md@bcrcmontreal.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 31 weeks
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC