Africville Community Engagement Lead

Halifax Regional Municipality; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Regional Municipality invites applications for the full-time, temporary position of Coordinator, Africville Community Outreach & Engagement in the Chief Administrative Office with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ African Nova Scotian Affairs.

This role leads engagement with Africville communities, builds partnerships with the Africville Genealogy Society and Africville Heritage Trust, and coordinates events and communications across HRM units.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 2–3 years' related experience working with African Nova Scotians and African descent communities.
• Knowledge of issues affecting African Nova Scotians and communities in Canada and Halifax.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to plan and implement inclusive programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Phase 2 of the Africville Visioning Project and develop an action plan based on community feedback.
• Establish the internal Africville Visioning Committee and coordinate engagement activities.
• Maintain relationships with Africville partners and represent ANSAIO in meetings and events.

Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Communication

Community engagement

Project coordination

Research

Education

Undergraduate degree in behavioral sciences/HR/social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Halifax Regional Municipality invites applications for the full-time, temporary position of Coordinator, Africville Community Outreach & Engagement in the Chief Administrative Office with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ African Nova Scotian Affairs.

This role leads engagement with Africville communities, builds partnerships with the Africville Genealogy Society and Africville Heritage Trust, and coordinates events and communications across HRM units.