Why Join Us?
At Maternal Minds, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on maternal mental health through culturally responsive care. We provide a work environment that fosters a balance between work and life, promoting personal well-being. We will provide thorough training to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role. This is an opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to a compassionate and values-driven organization, and help build a more inclusive and supportive world for Muslim mothers and families.
Position Type: Full-time (Hybrid, In-Person and Online)
35 hours/week commitment required
Position Length: July-August 2026
Location: Maternal Minds Office (330 Bronte St. S, Unit 201, Milton)
Application Deadline: June 29th, 2026
About the Position:
We are seeking a Women’s Program Coordinator to support initiatives that empower Muslim women in our community. The ideal youth candidate will understand the diverse lived experiences of Muslim women and be able to support their intersecting needs. To ensure success, youth hired will receive one-on-one mentoring and supervision throughout the summer. Comprehensive training will be provided by the Program Director and Lead Coordinator, enabling youth to develop practical skills in program coordination, outreach, and community engagement. This role offers meaningful work experience and the development of transferable skills applicable to future roles in social services and community work.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and promoting women’s programs
- Coordinate schedules, bookings, and facilitator communication
- Support participant outreach and onboarding
- Manage intake forms, surveys, and participant tracking
- Connect participants to community resources
- Support partnerships and community initiatives
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in program coordination, community outreach, administration, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with diverse communities in a culturally sensitive manner
- Comfortable using digital tools such as Google Workspace, Jotform, and JaneApp
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
- Interest in women's empowerment, community development, mental health, and social services
- Experience with participant support, event planning, or volunteer coordination is considered an asset
The Government of Canada has funded this position through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
To apply for this job, you must:
- Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
- International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.
Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.
All youth are welcome to apply. The employer will prioritize the recruitment of the following youth who face barriers to employment:
How to Apply:
Please enter your information and submit your resume and cover letter below!
We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
For more information or assistance, please contact us at 905-243-1046 or through email at salaam@maternalminds.org.