Anti-Racism Youth Project Lead

Red Deer, AB, Canada 30 hrs./week contract until March 31, 2027, extendable

Are you passionate about youth leadership and building stronger, more inclusive communities? Do you believe young people should have a voice in shaping the communities they live in?

Care for Newcomers Society, through the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP), is looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual to lead an exciting new Anti-Racism Youth Project!

This Project will start as soon as a suitable candidate is found and will end in March 2028.

Funded by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada, (IRCC), Canada Heritage and Canadian Race Relations Foundation, this initiative will bring diverse young people together to challenge racism, build leadership skills, strengthen connections, and turn their ideas into meaningful community action.

This is an opportunity to work alongside young people, amplify their voices, and help create lasting change in Red Deer.

What You Bring to the Project

We are looking for someone who is:

· Passionate: Committed to empowering young people and addressing racism and discrimination.

· A Connector: Skilled at building relationships, bringing people together, and fostering collaboration.

· A Strong Communicator: Brings excellent communication, organization, facilitation, and project coordination skills.

· Youth-Centered: Believes in youth leadership, inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful youth-led decision-making.

· Experienced or Eager to Contribute: Experience in youth engagement, community development, project coordination, or anti-racism work is an asset.

What You Will Do

You will play an important role in bringing this initiative to life by:

· Establishing and supporting a youth-led Anti-Racism Youth Council.





· Coordinating engaging youth learning opportunities focused on anti-racism, leadership, civic engagement, and systems change.

· Supporting youth-led community outreach, conversations, educational resources, and anti-racism initiatives.

· Creating opportunities for young people to identify barriers, develop recommendations, and influence policies and practices.

· Coordinating project activities, documenting outcomes, and supporting reporting requirements.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Young people have powerful ideas, lived experiences, and the ability to influence change. We are looking for someone who can help create the space, connections, and opportunities for those voices to be heard and acted upon.

If you are ready to help young people move from conversation to action and make a meaningful contribution to a more inclusive Red Deer, we would love to hear from you!

Our Offer:

The Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership is hosted by Care for Newcomers, and we believe excellent employees deserve great perks like:

· A competitive salary range of $28-30/hr.

· An inclusive and diverse work environment

· Plus, lots of opportunities to learn and grow!

Help create a lasting platform where young people can turn their experiences and ideas into action, influence decisions, and shape a more equitable and welcoming Red Deer.

We're seeking applicants from all backgrounds to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive work culture that closely matches the diversity of our client base and our vision to create an inclusive Central Alberta for all newcomers.

Want to get to know us a little better? Come check us out at www.carefornewcomers.ca and www.rdlip.ca. To apply, please send your cover letter along with your resume to [email protected]

The Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership is funded by the Canadian Government

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Anti-Racism Youth Project Lead (Red Deer)
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