QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires the following:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma or related work experience in Business Development, Sales, or Community Development
• Proven ability to work in a target driven work environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to build relationships with organizations to partner with YOU in London and Middlesex County
• Knowledge of London and Middlesex County education and community resources
• Prior experience working with a diverse youth population, including persons from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ2S groups, youth affected by poverty, mental health, justice, addictions and homelessness an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 as well as other software programs are required
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet program needs including evenings and weekends
• Access to own transportation required
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check for youth population
• Ability to present to large groups of people, build relationships, and persuade.
• Strong writing, presentation, statistical reporting, file management and organizational skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $42,005.60-$53,635.40 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own transportation?

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-0

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Execute cold outreach strategy and targeted list of organizations, community groups, and youth centers
• Creating and delivering marketing material and presentations outlining YOU’s employment service model
• Track outreach touchpoints (i.e., calls, emails and visits) and meetings, and the resulting youth intake data
• Develop strategies with organizations and community centers to create opportunities for youth to engage in YOU programming
• Maintain an active network, as supplied by the Manager, Youth Employment, that will offer youth intake and EC job placement and training opportunities
• Supports community engagement efforts by attending networking events, and representing YOU at community events
• Liaise with YOU staff, community partners, and agencies
• Coordinate, host and facilitate special events and meetings for potential or existing community partners
• Support in the Community Employment Specialist role, as required and directed by Manager, Youth Employment.