Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Finance Engage Sustain
POSITION: Full-time, Contract
LOCATION: Anywhere in Canada, this is a virtual, work-from-home position
PAY: $51,500 - $56,500, 37.5 hours per week
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
START DATE: As soon as possible.
TERM LENGTH: This position does not have a definite end date
About Finance Engage Sustain (FES)
Finance Engage Sustain (FES), is a youth-led and youth-serving sustainable development organization and Canadian registered charity. As the final generation that can solve climate change, FES empowers young Canadians to create a more inclusive, fair, prosperous, and sustainable future. FES’ intended impact is to see to it that by 2030, Canada is implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies compatible with a climate-resilient future, through the influence and action of young leaders. To do so, FES deploys three programs:
The Youth Harbour. A youth-for-youth climate support system that provides financial and technical support for youth-led organizations and youth organizers. Mainly, FES pools philanthropic funds, redistributes funds to youth, and provides fiscal sponsorship and administrative support. In addition, FES offers various other support services to youth leaders such as branding support, co-working spaces, and coaching.
Now for Net-Zero. An educational program that provides youth and educators with the necessary tools, connections, and resources to implement net-zero-related activities in their local communities.
Position And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the N:OW for Net-Zero Program at FES. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will primarily be responsible for leading the coordination and creation of the resources available for grantees, and developing and updating the available online lesson plans. This includes onboarding and leading consultations with contractors and external advisors to the project, such as educators and community members to advise on the program. The Program Coordinator will also perform research, outreach, partnership management and content development, while also handling some administrative tasks as necessary. This role contains an element of strategic planning, working directly with the Executive Director of FES on decisions for the program. This position is dynamic and exciting, and we anticipate that the Program Coordinator will lead this role in the way they see fit, and are encouraged to bring their own ideas, reflections, and creativity to the role and the N:OW for Net-Zero program – meaning that everyday can look different!
Key Responsibilities:
Lesson Plan Development:
Research existing Net-zero curriculum and lesson plans, ensuring that they are up-to-date and relevant for users. Updating the lesson plans when necessary.
Create new educational materials, like lesson plans and lesson resources.
Ensure that the lesson plans match the provincial curriculum for Canadian provinces.
Editing and finalizing the branding of lesson plans for publishing on the portal.
Partnerships Coordination:
Lead in the outreach and onboarding of educators for contract work to advise in the development of lesson plans and educational materials
Assist with contract and payment logistics
Connect and liaise with any partners related to the project, maintaining and cultivating relationships with potential supporters.
Reporting and Direction:
Collect data from participants regarding the impacts of program participation, such as using the climate literacy surveys. Developing reports with this data.
Work with the Executive Director to communicate findings and recommendations for program direction and strategy.
Assist in creating annual progress reports for the program.
Outreach and Grantee Management:
Lead outreach to new communities across Canada who will become new beneficiaries of the N:OW for Net-Zero program, specifically in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada.
Be the point of contact for previous grantees and program participants of N:OW for Net-Zero, providing resource support when possible.
Other administrative duties and operations support as they arise.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications*:
A post-secondary graduate.
Between the ages of 18 to 30 at the start of the job placement.
Experience (1-3 years) with program coordination and support.
Skills in leadership, time management, project planning, and partnership relations.
Other Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, including but not limited to education,
environmental sciences, engineering, and communications. Upper-year undergraduate and master’s students seeking a full-time position are also eligible.Experience working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour communities and
stakeholders.Interest in the funding and granting sector of Canada, and/or the Youth Climate sector.
Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative role with project management (this can be satisfied through work, internship/co-op, volunteer, and extracurricular activities).
Demonstrated interest in relevant domains (ie. sustainability, education, youth engagement and action) is considered an asset.
Proficient with using word processing, database and spreadsheet software (most notably Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs and Excel).
Experience working with Slack and Monday.com, highly preferred
Skills and Competencies:
Eager to be in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high learning curve.
A self-starter able to take initiative on responsibilities with minimal supervision; proven
ability to work independently.Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrating a positive attitude to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in a virtual environment.
Ability to speak, write, and communicate in French is a strong asset
FES does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by federal, provincial, or local law. FES encourages applications from equity-deserving groups, minorities, womxn, and all other qualified applicants.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a CV and cover letter to admin@fesplanet.org, with position title as the subject line.
Deadline: September 19, 2025, 23h59 ET.