Are you looking to make a difference? Do you want to shape the course of the communities we work in? Do you like to have fun and enjoy collaborating with people? You might consider employment with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
As employment opportunities arise, they are posted below. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send resumes to the contacts provided for each position. Only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls or e-mail follow-ups please.
JOB POSTINGS:
March 12, 2025
We are currently looking for someone to join our team as our Summer Waitlist Program Coordinator!
Responsible to: Executive Director or Designate
SEED position, 12 weeks. View on Working NB website.
The Waitlist Program Coordinator will work with existing agency staff to coordinate, plan, organize and supervise various small group activities and outings for young people who are waiting for a mentor, in accordance with the policies and procedures set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Coordinator will be responsible to facilitate a set schedule of engagement and learning activities throughout the summer months in consultation with agency staff.
This particular job will focus on the development of children and youth through exposure to new activities in a small group mentoring structure. The Coordinator will also work with staff to organize and prepare for special events and fundraisers including the annual book sale, the summer BBQ and other areas of need as identified by the Executive Director. The selected Waitlist Program Coordinator will be provided with a thorough orientation to the agency and the job expectations.
Waitlist Program Coordinator key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Attend training and orientation sessions as provided
- Assist with data management and entry for waitlist children and youth
- Research existing community resources for ideas for small group activities
- Work with the Program Coordinator to plan, organize and supervise various small group outings and activities throughout the summer
- Provide information to potential volunteers, clients and families
- Assist with program impact measurement and tracking through “Outcome Tracker”, surveys or other methods
- Manage intake of children for the agency’s waitlist and keep attendance records and case notes for each participant
- Assist with the setup of new software programs coming into use to improve program capacity
- Assist with agency special events and fundraising activities including the annual book sale (book pick up, collection, sorting, packing, moving, etc.), summer agency barbeque, etc.
- Help produce various reports from the database systems and potentially set up some ongoing processes for data collection
- Remain aware of federal and provincial privacy and child protection legislation and the agency’s policies and practices in these areas
- Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined in agency Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
- Ensure all clients and volunteers are informed of any pertinent agency information with regards to waitlist activities
- Liaise with other youth service agencies, community groups, clubs or the general public as required
- Demonstrate commitment to clients’ needs and confidentiality
- report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect as per agency policy
- Report updates verbally and in written form to the Executive Director
- Complete any other necessary administrative tasks, such as completing research & attending to emails and phone calls
- Perform all related job duties as requested by the Executive Director or designate
Interested students should send their resume to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John, Inc.
c/o Executive Director
laurie.collins@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
39 King St. Brunswick Square
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 4W3