YouthCO is looking for an Outreach Lead for the Mpowerment program
YouthCO reduces the impact of HIV and Hep C on the youth of British Columbia through peer support, education and meaningful community engagement. We strive to foster inclusive communities where youth empower youth to make informed decision about our own well-being and works to end the stigma surrounding HIV and Hep C.
Mpowerment
Mpowerment is a trans-inclusive and gender-affirming program by and for young men and gender diverse folks who are gay, bi, Two-Spirit, or queer. Our programming includes masc of centre folks and guys who are trans, intersex, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and cis, and gender diverse people. As an organization that strives to be antioppressive and inclusive, we work towards creating safer spaces for all young people in our communities, including those of us who are living with HIV and/or Hep C!
Mpowerment is an HIV leadership program led by peers. We facilitate events that aim to foster and encourage HIV leadership and wellbeing. At its core, Mpowerment focuses on building healthy relationships among guys living in the Fraser region, and creating social networks that are knowledgeable about, and empowered to put into practice, strategies for sexual health and wellness. As an organization that is sex-positive, we welcome and celebrate a broad approach to sexual health, and see ourselves as peers, not profs, in these conversations.
Mpowerment is a community-based, peer run program that is innovative and evolving, and strives to respond to real-time needs identified by young people living in the communities where Mpowerment takes place. Grounded in YouthCO’s practice of anti-oppression, Mpowerment provides spaces for young men and gender diverse folks who are gay, bi, Two-Spirit, or queer to connect with each other and build leadership skills.
Position Description
Working closely with the Mpowerment Fraser team, the outreach lead identifies and utilizes in-person and online opportunities to connect youth to Mpowerment. Mpowerment includes a mix of social events, outreach, discussion nights that focus on relevant topics generated by Mpowerment participants.
Responsibilities
The Mpowerment Fraser Outreach Lead coordinates opportunities for peer outreach:
- Lead the development and implementation of outreach activities
- Engage community partners, volunteers and peers, and other Mpowerment and/or YouthCO staff, as appropriate to identify and participate in relevant opportunities
- Recruit youth to participate in Mpowerment programming
- Coordinate materials and supplies to be used in outreach settings and to promote Mpowerment
- Work with Mpowerment staff and volunteers to promote events and programs
- Maintain records of outreach activities
This job doesn’t have a minimum requirement for education or number of years of experiences. We want to see your resume whatever level of education or work experience you have! As a peer-led organization, it is most important to us to hire someone who will connect with Mpowerment communities in the Fraser region. Applications, consisting of a letter and resume, will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit applications to [email protected]. We will be in touch to confirm we have received your application, and to let you know whether or not you have been selected for an interview.
Interested? Visit YouthCO’s Job Opportunities page to see the complete job posting.