GEM delivers a research-based mentorship program for high school girls facing socioeconomic barriers, helping them build professional skills and achieve their career potential. We believe every young woman deserves equal opportunity to develop her skills, pursue higher education, and build a successful career path. In short, we connect girls to women to limitless opportunity.
In collaboration with community partners and an incredible body of committed volunteers, GEM delivers mentorship, skill-building and professional development activities, GEMinars, scholarships, internships, and research on mentorship solutions for self-identified girls and women.

Position Overview
As GEM’s Vancouver Program Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting and expanding our mentorship programming. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will help ensure the seamless delivery of our initiatives, directly impacting the lives of young women across our community.
Recruitment & Program Launch

- Conduct regional research and community mapping to identify priority schools, neighborhoods, communities, employers, and organizations for mentee and mentor recruitment.
- Build relationships with Vancouver-area schools, school boards, youth-serving organizations, community agencies, employers, and professional networks to establish recruitment and referral partnerships for both mentees and mentors.
- Lead targeted outreach to priority schools, community organizations, GEM partners, and professional networks to build awareness of GEM and attract a strong pool of mentees and mentors.
- Develop and implement Vancouver-specific recruitment strategies, materials, and information sessions in collaboration with GEM HQ and the Communications and External Relations team.
- Support the recruitment, screening, and onboarding of Vancouver mentors and mentees, ensuring they understand GEM’s mentorship model, expectations, and commitment to supporting youth.
- Collaborate with GEM HQ to ensure Vancouver recruitment and program delivery align with GEM’s mission, eligibility criteria, program framework, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.
- Support the development of the Vancouver Youth Council, engaging local high school girls and GEM alumnae in outreach, program feedback, and youth-led initiatives.

Event & Youth Engagement Coordination





- Plan local Vancouver GEMinars, enrichment opportunities, and community engagement activities for mentees and mentors.
- Coordinate Vancouver based information sessions and outreach events for prospective mentees, families, mentors, schools, and community partners.
- Support the delivery of GEMinars and other organization-wide programming, working closely with GEM HQ to ensure a consistent participant experience.
- Facilitate the ongoing engagement of the Vancouver Youth Council and support youth-led initiatives that strengthen participant voice and regional engagement.
- Support the development of a Year 2 Vancouver recruitment and engagement strategy based on pilot-year feedback, participation, and evaluation data.

Program Delivery & Administrative Support

- Support the implementation of GEM’s established mentorship program framework throughout the Vancouver pilot, including mentor-mentee matching, monthly GEMinars, enrichment opportunities, and ongoing participant engagement.
- Maintain accurate program records, track participant attendance and engagement, manage communications, and document meetings and community partnerships.
- Support mentor mentee matching and ongoing relationship management in collaboration with GEM HQ.
- Monitor participant engagement and identify opportunities or concerns requiring additional support from GEM HQ.
- Support the implementation of GEM’s evaluation framework, including participant tracking, surveys, outcome measurement, and reporting.
- Prepare regular updates and reports for GEM HQ in Vancouver for recruitment, partnerships, participation, engagement, and pilot outcomes.

Partnership Development and Volunteer Management

- Identify and cultivate relationships with local businesses, foundations, community organizations, and other potential partners to support GEM’s Vancouver expansion.
- Identify local sponsorship, fundraising, and in-kind opportunities that can support program delivery and regional growth.




- Work with GEM HQ to develop partnership opportunities, proposals, and outreach that align with GEM’s fundraising priorities and strategic goals.
- Recruit, coordinate, and support Vancouver based volunteers to strengthen local engagement, support program delivery, and build a strong network of community volunteers.

Qualifications & Skills

- Minimum 4 years of experience in administrative, program coordination, community engagement, youth programming, volunteer management or event planning roles.
- Experience working with youth and/or diverse communities; experience in the non-profit sector is an asset.
- Experience with community outreach, partnership development, recruitment, or event coordination is an asset.
- Currently enrolled in or has completed an undergraduate degree or diploma in youth/gender studies, social work, education, community development, or a related field (preferred).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and SharePoint.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines independently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with schools, community organizations, youth, families, mentors, and partners.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a remote GEM HQ team.
- Solid understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Familiarity with the Vancouver/Lower Mainland community, school, youth-serving, and/or non-profit landscape is an asset.
- Valid driver's license and reliable access to transportation.

Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter here, including your salary expectations and a brief explanation of how your experience aligns with this role and your interest in supporting the launch of GEM’s Vancouver pilot.
GEM’s Commitment to Diversity
Girls E-Mentorship is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of colour, people with disabilities, newcomers, and individuals with lived experience of the communities GEM serves.

📌 Vancouver Program Coordinator
🏢 Girls E-Mentorship Innovation
📍 Vancouver