Job Opportunity: BYTE is hiring a Whitehorse Outreach Coordinator

This just in: We’re hiring a Whitehorse Outreach Coordinator!  This full-time position includes running youth events and workshops in Whitehorse, among many other roles. The deadline for applications is May 9. Send your resume and cover letter to BYTE’s Executive Director, Chris Rider at ed@www.yukonyouth.com.

 

 

 

The Job

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for a range of tasks. The primary focus is on growing and maintaining BYTE’s connection with the Whitehorse community, through events and workshops for Whitehorse youth.

This person will plan and run youth activities and fund raising events within Whitehorse and will attend any other youth focused events on behalf of BYTE. They will be responsible for finding new and innovative ways for BYTE to connect with the community and to increase our community fundraising.

In addition, this person will be responsible for day-to-day tasks within the office, including greeting all visitors and callers to the BYTE office and providing appropriate direction and/or assistance. The position will also provide some general administrative and clerical assistance to the BYTE staff team, and perform other related duties.

 

Main duties 

• Plan and run youth focused events in and around the city of Whitehorse;

• Coordinate Whitehorse events in conjunction with community partners (Skateboarding Competition, Battle of the Bands and others);

• Find events that are relevant to BYTE and organise a table or other ways to have a formal presence. Examples may include running a survey, an information desk, fundraising or even running fun youth workshops at music festivals;

• Find fundraising opportunities for BYTE within Whitehorse or the wider community;

• Take lead on BYTE’s referral services, reception, BYTE’s Whitehorse events;

• Assist Executive Director;

• Perform administrative tasks;

• Help Connect Yukon youth with National or Global opportunities;

• Disseminate and tally result for BYTE’s annual survey;

• BYTE Club and;

• Join Facilitation Team and assist in facilitating workshops.