is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Job Title:
Project Lead - Newcomer Youth in the Creative Arts
Location: St. John's, NL
Position Type: 1 full-time position (approximately 7-month contract)
Closing date: September 23, 2025, or until filled
We are seeking a dynamic and community-minded
Project
Lead
to spearhead this creative arts initiative. The Project Lead will work with racialized youth (18-30) and oversee every stage of the program--from creating a youth advisory group to coordinating workshops and exhibitions, facilitating mentorship opportunities, and delivering a final sector-wide report.
This role is ideal for a leader connected to the local arts industry with a passion for youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and execute all phases of the project, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Recruit, mentor, and support a cohort of 20 newcomer and racialized youth; establish and facilitate a Youth Advisory Group
Organize and deliver mentorship programming, workshops, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with representatives of the arts community focused on youth leadership development
Support youth in curating a multimedia arts exhibition
Lead youth in research tools, techniques and discussions to identify the barriers they face in integrating into the arts and creative industries
Guide youth in creating and facilitating cultural competency workshops for arts organizations
Support youth in creating and facilitating an art exhibition
Develop arts community connections to establish project partners, mentors, and community stakeholders
Promote equity and inclusion practices throughout the project and in all partnerships
Collect data, evaluate outcomes, and prepare a final stakeholder and community report offering actionable strategies to advance equity in the arts sector
Qualifications and Experience:
Post-secondary education in project management, arts administration, social sciences, or a related field is considered an asset, but equivalent experience is valued
Experience in project management or program coordination, ideally within the arts, or community sectors
Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles and their application in arts and culture sectors
Demonstrated ability to work with youth, newcomer, and racialized communities
Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
Report writing and budget management experience
Experience in event planning, partnership development, or community engagement
Knowledge and experience in Newfoundland and Labrador's arts and creative industries
Microsoft Office experience
Conditions of Employment:
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Own transportation
Some travel may be required
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 as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/234
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.
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