KW4K Program Coordinator (Contest Operations)

Kids Write 4 Kids (KW4K) is a national youth writing contest that engages students across Canada, with winning stories professionally published. We’re looking for a Program Coordinator to support the annual contest by keeping timelines on track, coordinating activities across the team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from launch through winner announcement. You’ll work closely with a small team across outreach, PR, email marketing, and social media to bring the contest to life.

What does Ripple Foundation do?

Ripple Foundation empowers children and youth across Canada through free, engaging programs that foster literacy, creativity, and leadership. From the Kids Write 4 Kids national writing contest to Write It Workshops, the Wave Blog, and the Express Inspire Connect Youth Conference, our initiatives amplify young voices and prepare the next generation for future success. Learn more at www.ripplefoundation.ca

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating the contest timeline and key milestones
• Organizing submissions and preparing materials for judging
• Supporting communication with judges and participants
• Supporting coordination across outreach, PR, email marketing, and social media to ensure alignment
• Coordinating outreach and campaign activities with team members
• Helping ensure website updates and communications stay aligned

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through
• Clear and professional communication
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Some experience in project coordination, administration, events, education, or nonprofit work is an asset
• Comfortable working with tools like Google Docs, Sheets, and shared folders
• Able to manage timelines and keep tasks organized independently
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle structured, process-driven work

What’s in it for you?

By joining Ripple Foundation, you’ll contribute to a national program that empowers youth to express themselves and share their voices. You’ll gain hands-on experience coordinating a multi-stage initiative while working with a collaborative team across outreach, PR, and marketing.

Volunteer Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with increased involvement during key periods of the contest cycle. This role requires a minimum commitment of 2 years to ensure continuity and consistency across annual contest cycles.

How to Apply / Contact

Join Ripple Foundation and be part of a team creating meaningful impact across Canada. Interested candidates, please apply online at ripplefoundation.ca/volunteer-opportunities.