Youth Career Pathways Coordinator (Volunteer)

Youth Career Pathways Coordinator (Volunteer)

Help connect Black youth to careers, mentors, and opportunity across the GTA.

Organization: BCCFSS (Black Community Care and Family Support Services)

Location: Remote (Greater Toronto Area)

Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Position Type: Volunteer

About BCCFSS

BCCFSS is a community-based organization dedicated to strengthening Black families, supporting youth, and creating pathways to opportunity.

We are excited to launch It Takes a Village Career Pathways, a new initiative designed to connect Black youth and young adults with mentors, workplaces, and career exploration opportunities across the Greater Toronto Area.

We are seeking a passionate and organized Volunteer Youth Career Pathways Coordinator to help build and grow this exciting initiative.

About It Takes a Village Career Pathways

Connecting Black Youth to Careers, Mentors, and Opportunity.

It Takes a Village Career Pathways helps Black youth and young adults explore career possibilities, build professional networks, develop workplace readiness skills, and connect with mentors and employers across a variety of industries.

Participants may receive support with:

• Career exploration
• Resume development and review
• Interview preparation
• Workplace readiness training
• Professional networking
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career planning and goal setting
• Career exploration placements

Career fields may include:

• Law & Justice
• Healthcare
• Education & Child Care
• Government & Public Service
• Technology
• Business & Finance
• Community & Nonprofit Leadership

Position Summary

The Youth Career Pathways Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of this exciting initiative.

The successful candidate will help build relationships with employers, schools, mentors, and community partners while supporting youth in accessing meaningful career exploration opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth development, mentorship, workforce development, education, equity, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of youth participants
• Build relationships with employers, mentors, schools, and community partners
• Coordinate career exploration placements
• Assist with matching youth to mentors and opportunities
• Support outreach and promotion of the program
• Maintain participant and partnership records
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders
• Assist with workshops, networking events, and information sessions
• Track participation and program outcomes
• Support ongoing program development and growth

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about creating opportunities for youth.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:

• Youth development
• Education
• Social services
• Workforce development
• Human resources
• Community engagement
• Program coordination
• Career counselling
• Nonprofit leadership

Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Why Volunteer With Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new initiative from the ground up while making a meaningful impact in the lives of Black youth.

Volunteers will gain experience in:

• Program development
• Community partnerships
• Workforce development
• Youth engagement
• Volunteer leadership
• Nonprofit operations
• Mentorship and career development

Volunteers will also receive mentorship, professional references, and valuable leadership experience.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief statement outlining your interest in the role.

Join us in helping create pathways to opportunity, leadership, and success for Black youth across our communities.

It Takes a Village Career Pathways Connecting Black Youth to Careers, Mentors, and Opportunity.

BCCFSS 416-398-3587 bccfssintake@gmail.com bccfss.org