Volunteer Opportunity: Director, Community Engagement & Communications

Volunteer Opportunity: Director, Community Engagement & Communications

Organization: CANCARO – Black Youth Justice Program (BYJP)
Location: Remote (Anywhere in Canada)
Time Commitment: ~4–6 hours/week

We are a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, and empowerment of Black youth and their families across Canada. The Black Youth Justice Program (BYJP), led by CANCARO, delivers culturally relevant youth programming, wellness initiatives, community engagement, and advocacy to address systemic barriers faced by Black youth.

Volunteer Leadership Opportunities – Remote (Anywhere in Canada)

CANCARO is recruiting volunteer Directors to join the BYJP leadership team. These roles are fully remote, collaborative, and report directly to the Program Director. Volunteers will gain professional development, capacity-building opportunities, and networking connections while contributing to meaningful systemic change for Black youth and their families.

About the Role:
BYJP is seeking a Director of Community Engagement & Communications to lead outreach, communications, and engagement strategies. This volunteer role reports to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the leadership team to amplify the program’s impact.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage communications: social media, newsletters, and public messaging.

Build relationships with youth, families, and community partners.

Plan and coordinate events, workshops, and consultations.

Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure messaging aligns with program goals.

Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships with key audiences: community members, partners, media, donors, and government stakeholders.

Provide leadership on branding, messaging, and public positioning.

Lead the design and execution of community consultations, town halls, workshops, and roundtables.

Develop mechanisms for continuous community feedback and incorporate insights into decision-making.

Manage crisis communications and ensure timely, transparent, and consistent messaging.

Craft compelling narratives that elevate organizational impact, campaigns, and advocacy priorities.

Collaborate with policy and program teams to amplify advocacy campaigns through communications and engagement.

Leverage digital tools, storytelling platforms, and social media to expand organizational reach.

What You’ll Gain:

Capacity-building in community engagement and communications

Professional development and leadership experience

Networking with youth-serving organizations, funders, and community leaders

Who We’re Looking For:

Commitment to supporting the health and well-being of Black youth and their families

Experience in communications or community engagement

Ability to collaborate in a remote format across Canada

To Apply:
Please send a resume and brief statement of interest to cooperandre2022@gmail.com Volunteers must be committed to the health and well-being of Black youth and their families and be able to work collaboratively in a remote format.

CANCARO is committed to equity in its volunteer and leadership practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and others with lived experience relevant to the Black youth community.