Grow in Grief (GiG) Community Support Coordinator
Overview and Purpose:
The Nightingale Centre (TNC) is looking to build a team of compassionate and caring people to help us realize a vision of a community where no child, young person or family grieves alone.
Nightingale serves Guelph/Wellington and is hiring a person to join our GiG (Grow in Grief) team. The position is our GiG Community Support Coordinator who will be responsible for the planning, coordination and oversight of our groups and community programming. This position is also responsible for scheduling, coaching, and supervising the people resources (paid and voluntary) that support these programs.
Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 7, 2026
Compensation Range: $38-$41 hourly
Position Start Date: Week of September 7, 2026
Position Summary
The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of ALL our peer support programming which includes our concurrent Child (4-11) and Caregivers, Grief Unfiltered (Teens 12-17) Grief in Common (Young Adults – 18-30+). The position is also responsible for consulting with, and intake for, individuals interested in groups and the coordination of our family and community events.
This is a part-time position working three days a week (21-24 hours) which regularly includes evenings. The position will be hybrid working remotely & out of identified shared spaces within our community.
Our groups are available to individuals and families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. They provide children and families with an opportunity to; learn, encourage and support each other, process their experience, share in pain and joy, and to witness, and practice, empathy and compassion. Peer support also helps people understand the uniqueness and similarities in our experiences. Our programs exist to provide education, build emotional resilience, connection, coping strategies and continuing bonds with a focus on family wellbeing.
What The Role & Being Part of our Team Requires
- A desire and passion to be part of a program built on care, compassion, connection and community
- An interest in strengthening compassion and grief literacy through connection with people, partners and within our community
- A commitment to constant personal and professional development, listening to, and learning from and with, the people and community we support.
Who We’re Looking For
- A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Social Work, Creative Arts, Child Life, Thanatology, Psychology)
- Comfortable initiating and discussing death & end of life
- Demonstrates the ability to connect and relate with children, youth and families
- Respectful, empathetic, caring, non-judgmental and open-minded
- Professional and approachable with experience establishing, building & nurturing relationships
- Highly Developed Listening Skills
- Experience working with and/or supervising volunteers
- 3-5 years’ experience working with children & youth
- 3-5 years’ experience facilitating groups
- Good written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Demonstrated intuitive, initiative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient with computers (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, CRM, Canva)
- Interest and experience within the not for profit or voluntary sector an asset
- Lived experience an asset
Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to info@nightingalecentre.org.
In the subject line, please include your first name, last initial and the position name (GiG Community Support Coordinator). We would also ask you to make sure your saved (and attached) resume & cover letter include your name. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
The Nightingale Centre for Grieving Children, Youth, and Families is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
The Nightingale Centre for Grieving Children, Youth, and Families is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. We thank all applicants that apply.