Community Engagement Coordinator

Earthwise Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the community is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to enhance outreach efforts and provide administrative support. This full-time role involves developing marketing strategies, organizing events, and fostering community partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community engagement and excellent communication skills. This position offers a blend of on-site and remote work, with potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community outreach and engagement.
• Experience in planning and executing community engagement and fundraising events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach and marketing plans.
• Plan and implement community events and fundraising activities.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with bookkeeping.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Networking

Education

Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, business or non-profit management

Job description

The Community Engagement Coordinator will lead outreach and engagement activitiesto raise awareness about Earthwise Society in the community and provide administrativesupport services to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities :

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Goal : Advance the society’s profile in the community and increase active engagement

• In consultation with Executive Director, develop and implement outreach andmarketing plans to raise organizational profile
• Plan and implement community events and fundraising activities including annual100 Mile Banquet or other field to table events
• Grow and strengthen community networks, build partnerships
• Deliver presentations for community and outreach events
• Increase revenue streams from events and community engagement, includingdonations, sponsorship and fundraising activities
• Diversify and increase use of site resources for venue rentals, corporate workparties, art, yoga, and other community activities
• Increase volunteer retention, engage volunteers for event planning andimplementation
• Support human resources functions including assisting with hiring, staff engagementand retention

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Goal : Support organizational functioning of Society

• Provide general administrative support and assist with basic bookkeeping foraccounts payable / receivable and payroll, including CRA payments, T4s and ROEs
• Support tracking and reconciliation of sales
• Assist with grants, claims, and reports to funders
• Provide support for use of existing computer technology

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as communications andmarketing, business or non-profit management and / or environmental studies,land and food systems, etc.
• Proven experience in community outreach and engagement, programimplementation, or similar roles, with a track record of successfully implementingexpanding community programs
• Experience in planning and executing community engagement and fundraisingevents, including community festivals and dinners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectivelydeliver presentations and engage with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handlemultiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Networking savvy, with the ability to build and maintain relationships withcommunity organizations and stakeholders
• Familiarity or experience with gardening, therapeutic horticulture, environmentalissues, or food security is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of fundraising strategies and experience in securing donationsand sponsorships

Terms :

This is a full-time position 35 hours per week from April - November 2024, (exact datesto be determined) paid at the rate of $24 / hour.

This position includes a combination ofon-site and remote work. The position may be extended or renewed based on aperformance review and the continued availability of funding.

If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to :

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