Title: Falcon Peak Program Coordinator

24 hrs/week, rate negotiable based on experience

Additional hours are possible if full time is desired depending on skill set and program needs.

Description:

Are you an organized person who is passionate about working with children and youth? Do you have a curious approach to learning, and want to strengthen your community?

Chickadee NEST is hiring a Program Coordinator to lead our Falcon Peak Pilot program and support stability and growth of Chickadee NEST. This leader will be a mentor to youth, support our programming and help strengthen our relationships with community partner orgranizations.

Chickadee NEST is a nature-rooted organization that offers weekday, seasonal, and PD day programs to children and youth aged 6-12 who would benefit from a land- or community-based complement to their academic routine. NEST staff mentor kids with diverse strengths, interests, and learning styles as they explore, build skills, and grow through land based, interest led experiences .

Falcon Peak is a pilot drop in program for youth (aged 10-14) who would benefit from a few hours each week to connect, reset, and explore what interests them. This program is connection-centred, focusing on co-regulation and positive redirection. Youth are encouraged to trust and explore their interests through play, life skill building, and hands-on experiences that foster confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

We are looking for a strong passionate leader for youth, who can help us to grow this program into a full time offering for the 2027-28 school year.

Closing date: Once suitable candidate is found

Start date: As early as October 9 or once a suitable candidate is found.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:





- Enjoys working with children, youth and families
- Is highly organized, attentive to details, and dependable
- Has exceptional emotional regulation and co-regulation skills
- Has a passion, skill, cultural knowledge, or lived experiences they want to share
- Is curiosity-driven, collaborative and enthusiastic
- Values community, inclusion, and connection
- Has an interest in outdoor and land-based learning and is comfortable spending time outside in all weather, and in our tent program space

What You’ll Do:

- Coordinate, plan, and facilitate programming for children and youth
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Programs and other team members
- Provide 1:1 support to children
- Facilitate and support group programming
- Prepare program spaces and sites before programming
- Support inventory management and organization of program materials
- Coordinate Summer Camps, Seasonal Camps, and Monthly Community Events
- Lead the Falcon Peak Program by mentoring youth - taking them out on the land or into the community during the day, and finding creative ways to support them in their project initiatives
- Contribute to a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment for children, youth and families
- Use and learn continuously about the Chickadee NEST approach, and other supportive approaches to youth empowerment.

What We Offer:





- Part time position; 24hrs/week
- Extended holidays and program breaks
- Option to top up hours weekly to full time
- Meaningful, community-centered work
- A supportive , creative, and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for growth within the organization, including support for leadership development and Executive Director training
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative programming that changes the trajectory of youth in Yellowknife
- Human-centred employer that will support your career and life goals/needs
- NEST/Falcon Peak tuition subsidy for parents of children aged 6-14
- An amazing team and fantastic cause!

Requirements:

- Experience working with children and/or youth
- Genuine enjoyment for working with children and youth
- Experience working with children with diverse needs is an asset
- Experience or skills in land-based programming is an asset
- Knowledge, and skills in Indigenous or cross-cultural approaches to learning, mental health, cultural, and/or land-based skills are highly desirable but not required.
- Expertise and/or training of any kind in developmental needs, supports, or learning approaches is highly desirable.
- Familiarity or experience working with many community organizations, cultures, or stakeholder groups in the region is highly desirable.
- A valid driver’s license
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable record Check
- Preference will be given to candidates with an interest and availability to commit to the team in a long term/permanent capacity

Contact: [email protected] | www.chickadeenest.ca

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 23.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Coordinator (Yellowknife)
🏢 Chickadee NEST
📍 Yellowknife