Role overview

Coordinator, Indigenous Portfolio

Canada | Remote/Hybrid | 1 Year Contract | Youth Mental Health & Indigenous Engagement

Why you'll love this role:

You'll help strengthen Indigenous youth mental health leadership.

You'll play an important role in growing Jack.org's Indigenous programming by supporting Indigenous youth to become confident mental health advocates in their schools, communities, and beyond. Your work will help create culturally relevant opportunities for Indigenous young people to connect, learn, and lead.

You'll build meaningful relationships across communities.

As the primary point of contact for Indigenous youth participating in Jack.org's Indigenous initiatives, you'll build trusted relationships with youth, educators, schools, community organizations, and other partners across Canada. Your coordination and communication will help ensure young people feel welcomed, supported, and empowered throughout their experience.

You'll bring programs to life.

From coordinating logistics and managing communications to facilitating workshops and supporting youth engagement activities, you'll help deliver impactful programming that reflects the strengths, voices, and lived experiences of Indigenous youth.

You'll contribute to innovative, youth-centered programming.

Working closely with the Manager, Indigenous Portfolio, you'll support the ongoing development and adaptation of programs, helping to create engaging learning experiences that are culturally responsive and relevant for Indigenous communities.

You'll help create lasting impact.

By supporting Indigenous youth engagement and ensuring programs are delivered with care, respect, and cultural responsiveness, you'll contribute to Jack.org's mission of improving youth mental health across Canada.

Why this role matters:

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Portfolio, the Coordinator, Indigenous Portfolio plays an integral role in supporting the implementation and growth of Jack.org's Indigenous programming. This role helps coordinate youth-centered initiatives, strengthens relationships with Indigenous communities, and supports the delivery of culturally responsive mental health education and leadership opportunities.

Working collaboratively across the organization, you'll help ensure Indigenous youth have meaningful opportunities to participate, connect, and develop the knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Youth Engagement

Coordinate and support Indigenous-focused activities across Jack.org programs, including Be There, Jack Chapters/Communities, Jack Talks, and other initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Indigenous youth participating in Jack.org programming.
Coordinate program logistics, scheduling, communications, registrations, and participant support.
Facilitate workshops, collaborative sessions, and other virtual and in-person youth engagement opportunities.
Help create welcoming, inclusive, and culturally respectful spaces where Indigenous youth feel safe, heard, and valued.

Relationship Building & Community Outreach

Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous youth, schools, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, and other partners.
Support outreach efforts to increase Indigenous youth participation across Jack.org programming.
Foster collaborative partnerships that strengthen community engagement and program impact.

Program Administration & Evaluation

Maintain accurate program records and participant information in Salesforce.
Respond to inquiries from youth and community members through email and other communication channels.
Coordinate surveys and support culturally appropriate evaluation activities, including sharing circles and other community-informed approaches.
Assist with tracking participation, collecting feedback, and supporting program reporting.

Program Development & Team Support

Support the Manager, Indigenous Portfolio with administrative tasks related to program planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to the adaptation and development of program content to ensure it is engaging, culturally relevant, and youth-centered.
Collaborate with colleagues across Jack.org to support high-quality program delivery and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

One to two (1–2) years of relevant work experience.
Experience working with Indigenous youth; lived experience within an Indigenous community is strongly preferred.
Experience coordinating programs, events, or community initiatives.
Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and culturally responsive approaches.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
Experience supporting youth engagement, education, or community programming.

Assets

Experience using Salesforce, Absorb LMS, Alchemer, Asana, and/or Google Workspace.
Experience facilitating workshops, public speaking, or leading group discussions.
Working proficiency in French.
Understanding of the mental health landscape for young people in Canada.

How to Apply:

If this opportunity resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your cover letter and resume (PDF format preferred). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay. Additionally, Jack.org may use AI-enabled tools to support candidate screening and evaluation.

This position is based in Toronto and typically follows a hybrid work model, however, candidates based elsewhere in Canada may also be considered for a fully remote arrangement. This role is a full time, 1-year contract position.

At Jack.org, we strongly believe that having a diverse team with various skills and abilities inspires creativity and drives innovation. We are committed to building a team representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that women, racialized people, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. At Jack.org, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic, and accountable workplace. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. Please contact accessibility@jack.org.

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