Project & Outreach Coordinator
Job Title: Project & Outreach Coordinator
Reports To: Manager, Youth Justice & Advocacy
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid position)
Compensation: $27/hr x 40 hrs/week
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Position (4.5 years)
About Peacebuilders
Peacebuilders is a Toronto-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to justice for youth involved in the justice system and advocating for transformative changes within our justice and education systems. In Canada, the traditional punitive approaches of the youth justice system often perpetuate cycles of recidivism, failing to address the root causes of youth crime. This limits opportunities for rehabilitation and negatively impacts long-term community health.
Peacebuilders promotes a restorative approach that fosters social connection, encourages rehabilitation, and invests in building healthier communities. We believe that every young person deserves a chance to be heard, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
About the Role
Peacebuilders is looking for a Project & Outreach Coordinator to support our role in a community driven initiative for change, the Youth Justice Transformation Lab (“Lab”). The Lab is a community-based collaborative composed of organizations that serve justice-involved Black and racialized youth. The Lab aims to bring together justice professionals, young people, community agencies and other stakeholders to implement strategies to improve access to justice for Black and racialized youth in the justice system. The Lab envisions a more effective, inclusive and equitable youth justice system; one that is culturally competent, responds to the unique needs of all young people, and uses its resources and authority to connect young people to supports that address underlying issues that can contribute to justice involvement such as poverty, anti-Black racism, the impact of colonization and other factors. We are looking for an individual who is committed to social justice, access to justice and youth justice, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people in Toronto. The successful candidate would play a key role in helping the collaborative implement strategies to reduce barriers to justice that young people face.
The Lab and this position are generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities Fund, System Innovations Stream (“YOF grant”).
Responsibilities of the Role
This role involves coordinating daily operations, managing logistics, providing direct program participant/file support, and leading the development and delivery of Lab activities and events, enabling the Lab to successfully meet its deliverables. The Coordinator will report to the Grant Project Manager (Peacebuilders’ Manager, Youth Justice and Advocacy), and will be responsible for pursuing the activities of the YOF grant in the following ways:
Community and Partner Engagement
● Raise awareness about the Lab through community outreach.
● Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders, including the Ministry of the Attorney General and justice professionals.
● Develop and implement an engagement plan for partners, program participants and other stakeholders and identify and recruit strategic partners.
Communications
• Engage in consistent and regular communication with Lab partners, external partners and stakeholders to ensure execution and completion of the Lab’s activities and to meet Lab objectives, further ensuring alignment with the Lab’s mandate and partners’ roles and responsibilities.
● Prepare regular progress reports, summaries and updates.
● In collaboration with Peacebuilders’ marketing team, create and disseminate materials for external audiences, including promotional and learning materials for the general public.
Project Coordination, Facilitation and Execution
● Coordinate the day-to-day activities and requirements of the Lab, in accordance with deliverables, timelines and objectives of the YOF grant.
● Organize and facilitate internal and external meetings, and manage all related communication and logistics.
● Plan, coordinate and execute workshops, knowledge-sharing events, research and any other Lab activities as outlined in the YOF grant, including day-of event coordination and other related event-planning responsibilities.
● Support the evaluation of the project by tracking, documenting and reporting on Lab activities (for internal and external reporting).
● Assist with budgeting, invoicing, or expense tracking, as needed.
● Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants, partners, and stakeholders.
● Provide administrative support to staff and leadership.
● Provide direct program participant support including case management, as needed.
● Support the Lab’s Committees and Advisories in executing their respective deliverables.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in communications, business administration, project management, legal studies, justice studies, criminology, or another related field.
● Minimum two (2) years’ experience in program coordination, project management or administrative/operational support in an academic, public interest or legal setting.
● Knowledge and understanding of the youth and adult criminal justice systems is a desirable asset.
● Demonstrated understanding of anti-Black racism, equity, diversity, and anti-oppression and commitment to racial and social justice.
● Experience implementing anti-oppression, anti-racist and trauma-informed strategies, including when supporting marginalized communities, is preferred.
● Experience in client support and file management, serving diverse clients.
● Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and manage the coordination and collaboration of multiple stakeholders and projects.
● Demonstrated ability to work across teams in a collaborative environment, managing priorities and competing deadlines.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Canva.
● Familiarity with project management tools or databases (e.g., Asana, Trello, CRM systems) is preferred.
● Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
● Experience developing content for marketing, promotional and/or outreach purposes is an asset
● Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
What We Offer:
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to training and skill-building workshops.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Vacation and paid time off, including personal days.
• A diverse and inclusive team culture, where every voice is heard and valued.
• Access to group health benefits and a pension option.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to recruitment@peacebuilders.ca by or before January 14, 2026.
Peacebuilders is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Peacebuilders is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.