Position Summary
The Community Programs Coordinator supports the planning, development, and delivery of creative, cultural, educational, and community-based programs offered by The Wave Placemaking.
Working across Taste Asia Food & Culture Festival, Off The Eaten Path, food literacy initiatives, studio programming, workshops, and community events, this role helps bring ideas to life while ensuring programs are engaging, inclusive, and responsive to community interests.
This position is ideal for someone interested in community development, event planning, placemaking, arts and culture, food systems, education, or non-profit leadership.
Key Objectives
The successful candidate will help:
- Develop and deliver meaningful community programs
- Support cultural and educational initiatives
- Build stronger connections between people and places
- Explore new program ideas and community partnerships
- Support the growth of year-round programming
- Create welcoming and inclusive experiences for participants
Responsibilities
Program Planning & Coordination
- Support the planning and delivery of workshops, events, and community initiatives
- Assist with program schedules, timelines, registrations, and logistics
- Coordinate communication with facilitators, instructors, artists, and community partners
- Help manage program resources and materials
Program Development & Research
- Research community interests, trends, and emerging opportunities
- Help generate new program ideas and concepts
- Support the development of food literacy, cultural, arts, and community-based programming
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and planning meetings
Community Engagement
- Connect with community members, partners, and participants
- Gather participant feedback and evaluate program outcomes
- Support outreach efforts to schools, community organizations, and local groups
- Help ensure programs are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive
Event & Workshop Support
- Assist with setup, delivery, and coordination of workshops and events
- Support facilitators and guest presenters
- Troubleshoot day-of-event needs
- Help document program outcomes and successes
Special Projects
The successful candidate may support initiatives such as:
- Taste Asia Food & Culture Festival
- School Food Literacy Workshops
- Off The Eaten Path Workshops
- Community Markets and Festivals
- Studio-Based Programs and Gatherings
- New pilot projects and community partnerships
Ideal Candidate
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Experience in events, community programs, education, or volunteer organizations is considered an asset
Desired Interests
We welcome applicants who are interested in:
- Community development
- Urban planning and placemaking
- Arts and culture
- Food systems and food literacy
- Education and youth engagement
- Event management
- Non-profit leadership
Why Join The Wave?
This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape community programs that connect people through food, culture, creativity, and shared experiences. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in program development, event coordination, community engagement, and placemaking while working alongside a passionate and collaborative team.
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
International students are not eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs Program.