Youth Leadership & Mental Wellness Coordinator - New Job Opportunity!
Employment Opportunity
Youth Leadership & Mental Wellness Coordinator
Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team
Location: Natoaganeg, New Brunswick (with travel to participating communities)
Term: 1-Year Contract - 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Salary Range: Based on experience
Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Services Inc. is seeking a Youth Leadership & Mental Wellness Coordinator to become an integral member of its multi-disciplinary team. This role will collaborate with the Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team and Youth advocates across five northeastern NB First Nations communities.
Position Overview
The Youth Leadership & Mental Wellness Coordinator will support the implementation of the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) Action Plan - Buddy's Quest, as well as the broader Indigenous Youth Leadership & Mental Wellness Initiative. This role ensures that youth voices are central in guiding culturally grounded programming and services across participating communities. This position plays a key role in strengthening youth leadership, improving access to culturally grounded mental wellness support, and contributing to data-informed planning that reflects the voices and needs of youth across communities.
Key Responsibilities
Action Plan & Initiative Implementation
Execute YMHF Action Plan goals and deliverables
Track progress, outcomes, and key milestones
Support long-term sustainability of initiatives
Buddy's Quest Platform Coordination
Support platform rollout in schools and communities
Facilitate onboarding and training sessions
Encourage youth participation and engagement
Collect and organize anonymous insights
Youth Leadership Development
Engage youth representatives (2 per community)
Facilitate regular youth leadership meetings
Support youth-led initiatives and projects
Program & Community Engagement
Deliver culturally relevant programming
Support workshops, events, and gatherings
Collaborate with community leadership and Elders
Mental Wellness Integration
Apply a Two-Eyed Seeing approach in programming
Support cultural, land-based, and traditional healing practices
Promote resilience, identity, and well-being
Monitoring & Reporting
Track participation and engagement metrics
Collect feedback and success stories
Support reporting and evaluation processes
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working with Indigenous youth and/or vulnerable populations
Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Social Services, or a related field
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a community-based youth setting
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
Recent and successful Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Willingness to travel between communities
Flexible schedule, may include evenings and occasional weekends
Ability to travel to provide support to Esgenoôpetitj, Metepenagiag, Oinpegitjoig and Ugpi'ganjig
Main Office: Mawlugutinej Mental Health Centre, 40 Micmac Road, Eel Ground NB
Program Location: Five northeastern NB First Nations - Natoaganeg, Esgenoôpetitj, Metepenagiag, Oinpegitjoig and Ugpi'ganjig
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to: Careers@NatoaganegFirstNation.ca
We encourage applications from Indigenous candidates and those with lived experience. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Indigenous candidates from the five communities will be preferred.
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