Program and Operations Coordinator Part-time | St. Thomas, Ontario | $25 an hour
About us Choose Life Elgin is a registered charity offering positive, practical support to people in Elgin County from conception to natural death, because there are outstanding reasons to be alive in Elgin County. Our programs help expectant and new mothers, families and seniors, and are delivered by a small staff and a committed team of volunteers.
The role The Coordinator runs Choose Life Elgin's programs, volunteers, fundraising and office day to day, and reports to the Board of Directors. The position is 14 to 20 hours a week, with more in busy periods such as the spring banquet, and some evenings and weekends around classes and events. Our office is at 3 Southwick Street, St. Thomas; some work can be done from home.
What you will do Programs. Run Rides4Moms (booking rides to medical appointments, supporting volunteer drivers, and looking after the program van and its log), Baby Baskets, PEP Talks classes for expectant parents, the JOY seniors program, and speaking engagements for churches and community groups.
Volunteers. Recruit, screen, train and schedule volunteers, including drivers, teachers and youth volunteers, and keep their records current.
Fundraising and communications. Plan and deliver the annual spring banquet with the Board and volunteers; produce the Christmas mailer and program materials; keep the website,



social media and newsletter current; thank donors and partners, and support grant applications.
Community. Build relationships with churches, clinics, agencies and other organizations that refer mothers or support our work.
Administration. Keep the books in Wave and run payroll under the Treasurer's oversight; keep accurate program, vehicle and confidential client records; manage the office and suppliers.
Board. Prepare the board kit and a written report for each Board meeting, attend Board and committee meetings, advise the Board on issues, ideas and initiatives, and keep the corporate records on the shared drive.
What we are looking for Experience coordinating programs, volunteers or events, paid or volunteer.
Strong organization and follow-through, with careful record keeping.
Warm and non-judgemental with mothers, families and seniors.
Comfortable with email, spreadsheets, social media and Canva or similar tools; bookkeeping experience is an asset.
Able to work independently and to ask for help in good time.
A clear vulnerable sector check. A valid Ontario G licence and a clean driver's abstract are an asset.
Willingness to promote Choose Life Elgin's mission and values.
Pay and start $25 an hour. Starting in December 2026, with time to receive in-house training alongside the outgoing staff member.

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📌 Program and Operations Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Choose Life
📍 Ontario