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Community Engagement Coordinator |
Community Engagement Coordinator
Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $22–$25 an hour
Location : Ontario
Full Description
Under the supervision of a Neighbourhood Development and Support Manager or Supervisor, the Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting on-the-ground engagement staff and strategic community engagement efforts. This position will also assist the NeighbourGood team on various projects throughout the year.
Work Performed
- Support the improvement of outreach and engagement efforts with communities historically underrepresented in the civic process and decisions that impact their community
- Support City staff in designing and undertaking comprehensive and effective outreach and marketing, including in person and virtual engagement strategies
- Liaise, coordinate and provide excellent communication with team members, residents, neighbourhood groups, and City of London staff
- Oversee the Community Connector engagement staff and administer the Welcome Kit program
- Prepare presentations, speaking and briefing notes, and develop other related materials as requested
- Keep accurate records and inventories of supplies, program requests and engagement events
- Support the management of budgets and project timelines
- Ensure team members have the supplies and resources required to be successful
- Engage in two-way conversations with residents that will increase awareness of City projects and gather important feedback and concerns that will help inform and shape City initiatives
- Attend evening and weekend functions/events, as required
- Uphold strong administrative practices
- Ensure all City of London policies and practices are followed
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications/Experience
Proficient knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to seek and form new relationships
- Experience with community engagement and outreach
- Knowledge of issues impacting equity seeking populations (including anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, decolonization, anti-racism, xenophobia, ableism, etc.)
- Fosters an environment where people feel welcomed and included
- Knowledge of community organizations and resources a strong asset
- Familiarity with London and its neighbourhoods
- Ability to travel to community locations throughout London and bring supplies and equipment that may require heavy lifting
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Customer service experience
- Technical proficiencies in Microsoft Teams and Office programs
- Confidence to use a variety of software and A/V technology
- Motivated self-starter and willingness to take initiative
- Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
- Ability to deal with conflict and conflict resolution
- Ability to speak other languages an asset
Personal Characteristics:
- Committed to diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and transparency
- Creative, confident, and enthusiastic
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and make independent judgments based on a variety of situations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree/college diploma in social sciences, recreation and leisure, community development or similar education/experience
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Current Police Reference Check required
Compensation and Other Information
Rate of Pay: $22.00-$25.00 commensurate with experience
- Must provide own transportation - mileage reimbursement provided
- Successful candidate must provide a Level 1 – Criminal Records Check (CRC) prior to starting work
- Mix of remote and in-person working environments
- Rate of pay:
- Commitment: March 2023 – March 2024 with possibility of extension
- Training and orientation to begin in March
Commitment: Contract position from March 2023 the end of December 2023, with possibility of extension
Hours: This is a part-time, contract position for up to 24 hours per week, Monday through Sunday
Job Reference: CSL00130