Summer Jobs: Peer Support and Program Assistant (Students ages 18-29)

Organizational background

The Women’s Centre of Calgary is a community organization that provides a safe and supportive space accessed by thousands of women and girls in Calgary. Our mission is to be every woman’s place for support, connections, and community. Specifically, we connect with women looking for assistance, for opportunities to connect and/or for ways to affect change in their community.

Position overview

The Peer Support & Program Assistant will work with staff and volunteers to support women accessing basic needs, connection opportunities, and summer programs. The role focuses on peer support, program coordination assistance, and helping women navigate services in a safe, low-barrier environment.

Required competencies

• Takes initiative
  
  
  
  • Identify gaps, recommends solutions, and implements as appropriate
  
  
  
  


• Adaptability
  
  
  
  • Ability to pivot when challenges or opportunities present themselves
  
  
  • Openness to change, and willing to support changes that provide improved experiences for women
  
  
  
  


• Communicates clearly
  
  
  
  • Provides regular status updates to leadership and relevant interested parties
  
  
  • Conveys ideas and information using precise written and spoken language
  
  
  • Adapts delivery based on audience, checking for understanding and commitment
  
  
  • Ability to identify when and what to communicate
  
  
  
  


• Detail Oriented
  
  
  
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    Produces high-quality work
  
  
  
  

Job duties

• Greet community members and ensure the drop-in space feels safe, inclusive, and welcoming


• Provide peer support: listening, offering information, and connecting women to staff or resources


• Assist with basic needs distribution (hygiene items, food, resources)


• Support program delivery including youth programs, arts activities, wellness sessions, and workshops


• Help maintain records such as attendance, program notes, and resource lists


• Prepare materials for programs and community events


• Support volunteers and contribute to the Women’s Centre Community Building Model


• Participate in staff meetings, training, and reflection activities

Required qualifications

• Friendly, respectful, and non-judgmental attitude


• Interest in women’s issues, social inclusion, and gender equity


• Ability to communicate clearly and work with people from diverse backgrounds


• Organizational and teamwork skills


• Willingness to learn and grow


• Lived experience is valued and considered an asset


• Basic computer and administrative skills

Line of communication and accountability

• Reports to: Team Leads, work closely

Working conditions and physical requirements

The Women’s Centre is a storefront community center operating in an open environment.  This role will require attendance and participation in off-site meetings and events in the community.  This position requires some evening and occasional weekend work.

Conditions of employment

• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check required.