Youth Ambassador-SEA for Youth

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Job Title: Youth Ambassador-SEA for Youth
Location: St. John’s, NL
Position Type: 5 part-time positions, each for a period of 40 weeks from the start date
Closing date: Until filled
Reporting to the Project Lead - SEA for Youth, the Youth Ambassador-SEA for Youth supports the delivery of culturally responsive and trauma-informed education digital safety and exploitation prevention. This role focuses on engaging newcomer youth in schools and community settings across Newfoundland and Labrador through a peer-to-peer learning model.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Program Delivery:
Complete a six-module training program including the topics: digital safety and exploitation prevention, trauma-informed facilitation skills, disclosure and reporting protocols, rights and responsibilities and self-care practices
Co-facilitate the SEA for Youth presentations to newcomer youth in junior and senior high schools in the St. John’s metropolitan area and in communities across the province, alongside the Project Lead
Support delivery of presentations through youth community-based programs
Participate in peer-to-peer engagement by sharing lived experience, where comfortable and appropriate
Maintain confidentiality of participant information in accordance with organizational policies
Program Support:
Complete session debrief reports within 24 hours following each facilitated session
Attend scheduled monthly check-ins (group and individual) with the Project Lead
Assist with outreach to newcomer youth through peer networks, social media and community channels as appropriate
Report any participant disclosures or concerns to the Project Lead.
Qualifications and Experience:
Lived experience as an immigrant, refugee, or newcomer in Newfoundland and Labrador
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage groups confidently
Basic proficiency in digital tools and social media platforms
Ability to approach sensitive topics (e.g., online exploitation, grooming) in a respectful and supportive manner
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Additional languages are an asset
Experience volunteering or working with newcomer communities, youth programs, or community-based organizations is considered an asset
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and organizational skills
Interest in community engagement, youth education, digital safety, or newcomer youth advocacy
Conditions of Employment:
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Be between the ages of 14-24
Availability to work flexible hours
Occasional travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
This position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume in PDF form to
https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/302
Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.
Visit us on-line at www.ancnl.ca.

Employment type
Contract-PT

Work arrangement
No