Reports to: VP, Programs & Strategic Relations
Date: June 2025
Type: Canada Summer Jobs Student Position | 10 Week Contract
Wage: $21.00/hour | Full-Time (35hrs/week)
Positions: 1
United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent (UWWECK) has made a promise to the community – to change the odds for children and their families so they have equal opportunities for success in school and life. We have adopted the community problem-solving approach called collective impact and have committed to working alongside community partners to realize the vision of improving population-level outcomes for children and youth from cradle to career.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the VP, Program and Strategic Relations, the Summer Eats Program Coordinator is responsible for the operation and implementation of the Summer Eats for Kids Program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with youth program providers, schools, and other social service agencies to ensure over 500 families are fed weekly over the summer. The Program Coordinator will support the recruitment and oversight of program volunteers. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the tracking of program statistics and the implementation of the evaluation framework to measure outcomes of the program.
CORE COMPETENCIES & DUTIES
Core Competencies –
- Strong leadership skills and willingness to take initiative
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, use excellent judgment, and be able to work in a changing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability following a project through to completion
Core Duties –
- Coordinate all logistical aspects of the program including packaging summer eats food bags and delivering them to distribution locations
- Work with partnering organizations to coordinate efforts
- Ensure policies and protocols are followed
- Collaborate with schools and youth program providers
- Support recruitment and coordination of volunteers
- Complete all necessary reports as directed
- Track program data and create reports as directed
- Work with donor stewardship team to create activities and events for program supporters
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Comfortable using shared drives and file organization tools (e.g., SharePoint)
- Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Ability to track data and generate basic reports using excel spreadsheets (as asset)
- Experience with SurveyMonkey or similar online survey tools (an asset)
- Experience with volunteer coordination platforms or tools (an asset)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Working toward a post-secondary diploma or degree
- Experience in delivering programming in the community (ex: as part of an after-school program or other community-based activity)
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience working with children and youth (an asset)
- Must be able to provide a police vulnerable person check
As a Canada Summer Jobs-funded role, eligible applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and refugee protection act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
CONTRACT
- Contract Term: 10-week contract from June 16, 2025 – August 22, 2025
- Hours & Compensation: 35 hours per week at $21.00 per hour
- Driver’s License: A valid G-class driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle during working hours is required for this role due to travel between distribution locations. If you require an accommodation related to transportation, please contact us to discuss.
- Work Model & Availability: This role will be predominantly in-person, with some virtual work as needed. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends is required.
- Travel Requirements: Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the UWWECK Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
If you have the above-mentioned qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter by May 16, 2025, to careers@weareunited.com
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that due to the volume of resumes, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
United Way recognizes that a diverse team strengthens our impact. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ candidates, and those with lived experiences relevant to our mission.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at careers@weareunited.com to ensure an inclusive recruitment experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit:
- A resume and cover letter outlining your experience and alignment with United Way’s mission.
- Shortlisted candidates may be scheduled in for a 15 min screening phone or virtual call.
- Selected candidates will be invited to an interview.
- Candidates will be asked to provide 2 references
- Final candidates will be required to complete a police background check in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies. A prior record does not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and United Way will consider relevant factors to ensure a fair assessment.
- Applications should be sent to careers@weareunited.com by posting deadline for consideration