Youth Program & Centre Administrator

Who We Are

The Landing Youth Centre (TLYC) is a community hub serving vulnerable youth and their families in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods. We provide all-round support, programs, and services to youth and their families. As an organization we work to eliminate barriers, create safe spaces, and empower youth with a sense of stability.

We strive to make The Landing Youth Centre a place to call home.

About the Role

The Landing Youth Centre is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and community-minded individual to fulfill the Youth Program & Centre Administrator position. The Youth Program & Centre Administrator will play a key role in coordinating youth programming, supporting community partnerships, managing administrative systems, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the youth centre.

This role may interact with some of the over 200 youth that are in the centre on a weekly basis engaged in mentorship, tutoring and various programs. Currently, 99% of our youth identify as IBPOC. The Landing is proud to serve the local community and do our best to provide quality mentors, opportunities and support services.

Key Responsibilities

Launchpad Program Coordination

Coordinate and support Launchpad:Skills For The Real World, a life-skills program through The Landing Youth Centre.

• Program Scheduling, Workshop Coordination & Workshop Attendance
• Community Partnership Communications & Outreach
• Oversee Curriculum Development & Updates
• Facilitator Coordination
• Financial Administration & Budget Tracking
• Impact Tracking
• Grants & Funding Development Support
• E-Learning Program Management

Centre Operations & Administration

Support the day-to-day operations and upkeep of The Landing Youth Centre to ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for youth, families, staff, and partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting centre walkthroughs for supplies, restocking, and cleanliness checks
• Supporting centre organization, recycling/compost systems, and facility upkeep
• Liaising with cleaning teams and the Building Manager
• Managing shared administrative email accounts and directing inquiries appropriately
• Uploading and organizing receipts and invoices within financial systems
• Supporting centre events, including setup and takedown alongside TLYC team
• Assisting with impact report administration and general operational tasks

General Youth Program Support

Provide administrative and coordination support across youth programs and organizational priorities as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with program logistics and special projects
• Supporting cross-functional programming needs
• Helping maintain a collaborative, youth-centered environment
• Providing flexible support based on evolving organizational priorities

About You

You are highly organized, adaptable, and passionate about supporting youth and community wellbeing. You thrive in dynamic environments, can manage competing priorities, and bring strong attention to detail.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Organization & Administration

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Excellent self-management and independent work skills

Communication & Relationship Building

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt communication styles for youth, partners, funders, and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail)
• Strong email communication skills
• Canva proficiency considered an asset
• Comfort learning and managing online platforms (e.g., Thinkific)

Time Management & Flexibility

• Strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable balancing day-to-day administrative tasks with longer-term projects
• Able to pivot quickly based on organizational needs
• Willingness to support across multiple programs and initiatives

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Attendance at Launchpad workshops for at least the first six months of employment
• Access to a vehicle and ability to travel locally as required
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Compensation

• Full Time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• $60,000
• Competitive benefits program and 3 weeks paid vacation.

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your cover letter and resume to human.resources@thelandingyouthcentre.ca. This will be a progressive interview process and those who we decide to move forward with will receive more details via email.

We gratefully acknowledge that The Landing Youth Centre operates on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.