DIRECTOR OF FAMILY
ENGAGEMENT & PROGRAMS
Description
The Family Place is seeking a dedicated, community-focused individual to lead both the delivery of family-centred programs and the day-to-day operations of our small but mighty nonprofit. This full-time role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development, family engagement, and building connections that help caregivers and children thrive. The idea candidate will have experience or interest in running small nonprofit organizations or companies.
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Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Since 1991, The Family Place has been a welcoming hub for families in Mount Albert and the surrounding community. As Director of Family Engagement & Programs, you’ll be at the heart of this work—planning and leading daily programming for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers, while also ensuring the organization runs smoothly behind the scenes.
You’ll bring balance to hands-on program delivery and essential organizational leadership. In this role, you’ll work directly with families, lead engaging activities, and provide support and resources to caregivers. You’ll also manage operational tasks that sustain our nonprofit, from fundraising support to communications to volunteer coordination.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for family support with your organizational and leadership skills, all while shaping the future of a valued community hub.
What you’ll be doing
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Plan, lead, and evaluate daily programs, events, and workshops for families and children ages 0–6
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Create and maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for families
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Serve as a primary contact for caregivers, offering guidance, referrals, and resource connections
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Coordinate logistics and communications for registered programs and special events
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Manage program payments, attendance, memberships, and data tracking
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Lead fundraising, budgeting, and grant-writing efforts with the support of the Board of Directors
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Maintain organizational communications, invoices, and basic financial tracking in collaboration with the board
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Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
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Oversee volunteer coordination and student placements
What your work environment is like
This role is based at The Family Place in Mount Albert, Ontario. Your days will be a mix of facilitating play-based programs, engaging with families, and completing administrative tasks in the office. You’ll work primarily weekdays (8:30am–4:30pm), with occasional evening or weekend commitments for special events.
What you’ll bring to the position
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a community setting, is comfortable working independently, and has a genuine passion for supporting families and children. You’ll be the kind of person who can pivot from leading a circle time to preparing a grant report, all while keeping families at the centre of your work. Experience working in a leadership position within a small businesses would be a great asset!
Minimum qualifications we are looking for
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Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Business Management or related field
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Experience delivering programs for young children and families
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, multitask, and manage time effectively
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Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal, digital)
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Comfort working with diverse families and designing inclusive programming
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Demonstrated leadership skills and project management experience
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First Aid & CPR certification
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Basic financial and administrative experience
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Flexibility to occasionally work evenings/weekends for events
Qualifications that would enhance your application
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Experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit leadership
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Familiarity with fundraising, grant applications, and donor relations
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Knowledge of child development, parenting supports, or play-based learning
Additional benefits we provide
We’re proud to offer:
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Paid time off and statutory holiday coverage
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A supportive, family-friendly workplace
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Opportunities for mentoring, professional growth and development
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The chance to lead a well-loved community hub with a big local impact
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their application by DATE. Only those selected for further steps will be contacted, which may include interviews or practical assignments.
Anticipated Start Date: November 2025
A Day in the Life
8:30-9:00am
9:00am-2:00pm
2:00–2:30pm
2:30–4:30pm
The day begins by preparing the space — setting up play centres, laying out activity stations, and making sure everything is safe and welcoming for families. During this time, you’ll also check emails and social media messages that came in overnight, responding to inquiries or updating families on program details before the doors open.
The heart of the day is spent with families. You’ll greet caregivers and children, guide circle times or activities, and offer support where needed. Between busy moments, you’ll tidy play stations, sanitize shared items, and give tours to new visitors. When the program is quieter, you’ll shift to administrative tasks such as drafting grant applications, creating marketing materials, preparing communications for upcoming events, or updating attendance and membership records.
As families wrap up their visits, you’ll focus on tidying the centre, sanitizing toys, and resetting the space for the next day. This time also provides a chance to update inventory lists, prepare supplies for special events, or follow up on program registrations and invoices.
The afternoon is dedicated to sustainability and growth. You’ll schedule social media posts, work on grant applications, or connect with potential sponsors. You may also coordinate community partnerships, plan upcoming workshops, or manage birthday party rentals. This time allows you to step back from daily programming to ensure The Family Place remains strong and ready to serve families well into the future.