Grassroots Community Organizer & Civic Impact Lead

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Travel allowance for outreach

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, is seeking a passionate Community Organizer to mobilize residents, build coalitions, and foster civic engagement across the community.

You will lead outreach, organize meetings, recruit volunteers, and coordinate with partner groups to advocate for local needs and social justice. Evening and weekend availability is required to support community activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Community Development or related field.
• Experience in community organizing or grassroots mobilization.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Understanding of community development principles and social justice.
• Available evenings/weekends to support community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage community leaders and residents to build networks and alliances.
• Develop and implement organizing strategies to address community issues and goals.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and public forums to encourage participation and decision-making.
• Recruit, train, and support community volunteers and leaders.
• Coordinate campaigns and advocacy efforts to influence local policy and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to leverage resources and maximize community impact.

Skills

Community organizing

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

Volunteer management

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community Development

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, is seeking a passionate Community Organizer to mobilize residents, build coalitions, and foster civic engagement across the community.

You will lead outreach, organize meetings, recruit volunteers, and coordinate with partner groups to advocate for local needs and social justice. Evening and weekend availability is required to support community activities.