Full-Time Community Engagement Coordinator (1 Position)
Job Description
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Come join our team of innovative and caring professionals as we work to “enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people”.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provide daily operational support to our thrift store (Nearly New Store, located at 4311 Queen Street, Niagara Falls), including volunteer recruitment/training/scheduling, retail operations support, sales tracking and risk management.
- Design and execute a variety of recruitment initiatives to support the programming and operational needs of the agency, such as event volunteers, mentoring volunteers and client recruitment. Prepare project plans on an annual basis and complete evaluation reports to determine impact.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with new/existing community partners and stakeholders. Attend community events/fairs/engagements. Create presentations and complete outreach to elevate the community’s knowledge and recognition of BBBS’s mentoring programs and services.
- Lead the team on the agency’s volunteer recognition and retention initiatives.
- Provide support to the Fundraising and Event Coordinator as required, and support the efforts of maintaining contact with BBBS alumni.
- Assist the Casework team with new volunteer inquiries including information sessions and data entry. Maintain accurate casenotes detailing interactions with potential and current volunteers.
- Utilize Microsoft 365 software to support administrative functions of the role (e.g. email, spreadsheets, statistics). The ability to provide digital support through the creation of content and/or formatting of our agency publications, such as newsletters, reports, and marketing materials would be considered an asset.
Qualifications:
- Successful candidate will have at minimum a diploma or degree in a related field. Experience within a social service or non-profit setting and/or education background from a social services field would be considered assets.
- Must be driven to succeed, creative, and possess a problem-solving/forward-thinking attitude to meet the needs of the changing non-profit landscape.
- Effective communication skills (both oral and written), exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Belief in and commitment to the vision and mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Strong computer skills, with ability to utilize Microsoft Software (365/Dynamics/Teams/Office/EXCEL).
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Police Check and access to a reliable insured vehicle.
Estimated Start Date: November 8th, 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Salary: $35,100 – $40,950 per year
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will work between the Nearly New Store and BBBS office locations, but the role will also take the candidate to non-standard workplaces. This role will often require evenings, weekends and the ability to work flexible hours in order to represent the organization at community events.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls/Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How to Apply
We appreciate all the applications we receive, but only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. Please send both resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications to Executive Director Sarah Ludberg at sarah.ludberg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca no later than 4:30pm on Friday, October 29th, 2021.482 total views, 1 today
