Organization: Thrive-4-Blacks Community Services Society Community Services Society
Job Type: Part-Time, Hybrid (32 hours/week)
Duration: 16 weeks
Hourly Rate: $18/hour
Location: Surrey, BC

Role Summary:
Thrive-4-Blacks Community Services Society is seeking a motivated and community-minded Program and
Community Engagement Support Assistant (Youth) to help coordinate youth programs, engage partners, and build strong community connections. This position supports our cultural, leadership, and literacy-focused initiatives while helping to mobilize kids, youth and volunteers for meaningful participation.

Key Responsibilities:
Program & Youth Engagement
 Support the delivery of youth-led and youth-focused events, including storytelling, arts, cultural
programs and Youth Leadership Forum amongst other programs.
 Coordinate activities that promote learning, mentorship, and community belonging.
 Recruit and engage youth and volunteers from local schools and community groups.
 Assist with informal learning programs such as conversation circles and literacy sessions.
Community Outreach & Event Support
 Help promote upcoming events and workshops through outreach and partner engagement.
 Represent Thrive-4-Blacks Community Services Society at community events and assist with
logistics and materials preparation.
 Build relationships with local youth-serving organizations to boost awareness and participation.
Administrative Support
 Track attendance, volunteer participation, and program feedback.
 Assist in preparing reports and summaries on program activities.
 Maintain organized records of outreach, logistics, and client engagement.

Qualifications:
 Strong interest in community engagement, youth development, or nonprofit work
 Comfortable engaging with diverse community members and working collaboratively
 Reliable, organized, and proactive in outreach and coordination
 Able to work both independently and in a team
 Good written and verbal communication skills

Eligibility
 Aged 15–30 at the start of the role
 Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee status
 Legally entitled to work in Canada
 Underemployed (working below your skill level or part-time)
 Not an immediate family member of Thrive-4-Blacks Community Services Society staff

Priority will be given to qualified applicants who identify as one or more of the following:
 Young people with an immigrant background
 Canadian youth from visible minority communities
 Youth in official language minority communities
 Aboriginal youth
 Youth with disabilities
 Young Canadians in remote areas
 Young Canadians experiencing barriers to employment

Work Environment:
Hybrid – 1 to 2 days per week in-person at our Surrey office, located at 301- 10334 152A St.,
Surrey, BC V3R 7P8