Villeray dans l'est - Animator

Animator is needed in Montreal, Canada.

Client: Villeray dans l’est

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Contract: Part-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Intervenant.e/Animateur.trice jeunesse is a role at Villeray dans l’Est, an organization focused on promoting various activities, citizen participation, and the emergence of citizen initiatives. The organization works closely with the community to foster a sense of belonging and improve living conditions for the population of Villeray affected by different forms of social and economic exclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, welcome, and listen to youth aged 13 to 23 years old;
• Facilitate and coordinate a committee made by and for the youth;
• Develop, organize, and implement activities and special projects in collaboration with the youth, addressing specific challenges;
• Refer youth to qualified resources as needed;
• Collaborate with community partners to improve the living conditions of youth and to prevent incivilities, delinquency, and criminal acts among youth;
• Represent the organization in various community instances;
• Write various reports, summaries, and promotional documents related to activities;
• Prepare reports and summaries of activities;
• Support the implementation of the activity programming for Villeray dans l’Est;
• Participate in other related tasks within the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Training related to social intervention (university or college level) or significant work experience with youth;
• Experience in facilitation;
• Understanding of the community environment and social issues;
• Knowledge of the cultural communities in the neighborhood is an asset;
• Good communication skills in French; knowledge of other languages is a plus;
• Writing skills;
• Computer skills (Office Suite, Canva, etc.).

Desired Aptitudes:

• Commitment and leadership;
• Demonstrating listening, empathy, interpersonal skills, and respect;
• Good skills in mobilizing youth and ability to encourage the emergence of ideas;
• Being autonomous, organized, and diligent;
• Team spirit and ability to work in a participative management context.

Working Conditions

Schedule: 20 to 23 hours per week (Mainly in the evenings and occasionally on weekends);

Hourly Rate: $22 to $24 depending on experience;

Start Date: As soon as possible.