Program Manager for Employment Programs
Focus Forward for Indigenous Youth
Job Description
Champion employment programs for Indigenous youth as a Program Manager in Nova Scotia. This full-time role integrates leadership with the delivery of culturally relevant training and skills development. As part of a national charity, you'll oversee a one-year contract managing regional programming aimed at empowering Indigenous youth.
The position involves logistics coordination, community partnership building, and ongoing program evaluation to ensure effectiveness and sustainability. Your leadership will directly impact youth engagement and skills acquisition processes. Key Responsibilities: โข Coordinate regional employment programming logistics โข Support youth participants with job readiness coaching โข Build partnerships with schools and Indigenous communities โข Monitor program outcomes and ensure funding compliance โข Assist in outreach and community engagement efforts Requirements: โข Post-secondary qualifications in Social Work or similar โข 2โ4 years of relevant management experience โข Strong organizational and analytical skills โข Familiarity with Indigenous affairs and community dynamics โข Valid driver's license and clean police record check Empower Indigenous youth through strategic program management and community collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr