Organization: AI Nexus for Black Innovators (AINBI)

Location: Remote, Canada

Commitment: 5–7 hours per week

Term: Six months

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026

Website: https://ainbi.org/

About AINBI

AI Nexus for Black Innovators (AINBI) advances the participation, leadership, and visibility of Black communities in artificial intelligence, technology, innovation, and public policy.

Position Overview

AINBI is seeking a passionate and strategic Volunteer Director of Youth Engagement to lead initiatives that connect Black youth with opportunities in artificial intelligence, technology, innovation, education, and leadership.

The Director will work closely with AINBI leadership, youth volunteers, schools, community organizations, and industry partners to design engaging programs and strengthen youth participation across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead AINBI’s youth-engagement strategy.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, universities, youth organizations, and community groups.
• Design and coordinate youth programs, workshops, webinars, mentorship activities, and networking events.
• Recruit, support, and engage youth volunteers and ambassadors.
• Identify educational, employment, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for Black youth.
• Create safe and inclusive spaces for youth voices, ideas, and participation.
• Gather youth feedback and ensure their perspectives inform AINBI’s programs and advocacy.
• Support outreach to speakers, mentors, employers, and technology professionals.
• Represent AINBI at youth events, consultations, and community meetings.
• Track youth participation, program outcomes, and engagement activities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in youth engagement, education, community development, mentorship, outreach, or program coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with youth from diverse communities.
• The ability to plan and coordinate programs and events.
• A respectful, supportive, and youth-centred approach.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• An interest in artificial intelligence, technology, innovation, and Black youth advancement.

Experience working with schools, youth-serving organizations, nonprofits, or community programs is an asset.

What We Offer

• A volunteer leadership opportunity with a growing national organization.
• Experience designing youth programs and engagement strategies.
• Opportunities to connect with leaders in AI, technology, education, and community development.
• Professional networking and leadership development.
• A reference letter upon successful completion of the term.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A current résumé
• A short cover letter describing your interest and youth-engagement experience
• A brief example of a youth program, event, mentorship activity, or community initiative you helped coordinate

Please send your résumé and cover letter to contact@ainbi.org with the subject line:

Volunteer Director of Youth Engagement

Application deadline: August 15, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.