Youth Engagement Lead

FIREFLY - Physical, Emotional, Developmental and Community Services

. Support youth events, surveys, focus groups, and outreach activities .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeCanadaSenior💰 CA$20 - CA$25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong youth engagement and leadership capabilities, with a focus on building inclusive spaces and fostering community involvement. Possesses the ability to connect with youth and support their ideas through various outreach activities and initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Youth EngagementLeadership ExperienceCommunity InvolvementEvent SupportAdvocacy

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Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationEmpathy

Industry Keywords

Youth Advisory CouncilsOutreach ActivitiesFocus GroupsFeedback GatheringInclusivityVolunteer ExperienceYouth LeadershipCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support youth events, surveys, focus groups, and outreach activities
Gather feedback from youth and help bring their ideas forward
Build connections with youth across Northwestern Ontario
Participate in projects, committees, and improvement initiatives
Help create welcoming and inclusive spaces where youth can share their perspectives
Support Youth Advisory Councils and youth leadership opportunities
Represent FIREFLY at community and youth engagement events
Work alongside youth, staff, leadership, and community partners to create opportunities for youth involvement and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently attending high school, college, university, trades training, or another post-secondary program
Passionate about youth engagement, leadership, advocacy, or community involvement
Enjoy connecting with and supporting other young people
Want to help improve programs and services for youth
Youth Engagement Lead applicants must be 18–25 years old and have previous leadership, volunteer, advisory, or community involvement experience
Youth Engagement Assistant applicants must be 16–25 years old and have an interest in leadership, youth engagement, or community involvement
Availability within the FIREFLY service region during summer break for in-person youth engagement activities
Occasional evening or weekend availability depending on events and engagement activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours scheduled around academic commitments and availability
Flexible student-friendly work
Valuable experience working with community organizations
Leadership, communication, and teamwork skill development
Resume and future career development opportunities
Opportunities to meet young leaders from across Northwestern Ontario