Main Street Area Action Plan Convenor

Main Street Project; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health center in Winnipeg seeks a Community Convenor to enhance collaboration among community stakeholders. The role involves organizing meetings, facilitating community engagement, and promoting awareness initiatives. Applicants should have experience with marginalized communities and knowledge of Indigenous issues, embodying values of justice and equality. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits to support community revitalization.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick and Family Days

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience working with marginalized communities.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and energize diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement initiatives as a public representative.
• Facilitate collaborative meetings among stakeholders.
• Develop budgets and funding proposals for community plans.

Skills

Community Development

Trauma-Informed Care

Strong Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Diploma in Human/Social Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPARTMENT : Administration

REPORTS TO : Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS : Engagement Coordinator

STATUS : Full-time (3-year funded)

STARTING SALARY : $67000 per year

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Main Street Project (MSP) is a community health centre with a mandate to address the social determinants of health which give rise to issues of addiction physical and mental health issues and homelessness. MSP uses housing-first and harm reduction principles to provide a safe respectful and accessible place for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community. Since 1972 MSP has been providing a range of services to Winnipegs most marginalized residents including emergency shelter and nutrition services drug and alcohol withdrawal management services health advocacy and support case management services housing support services food bank services and a mobile community outreach program.

Are you seeking a career where you can be part of a dynamic diverse team and where the mission is centered around ensuring everyone has access to a safe environment that promotes dignity respect and self-determination Main Street Project is committed to developing impactful and meaningful solutions that drive positive changes in our community. The work you do here will have a lasting meaningful impact on those we serve.

At Main Street Project we believe that the best work happens when diverse minds come together. We believe in building and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity including embracing Truth & Reconciliation Decolonization and Anti-Oppression is embedded in our culture and drives the success of the organization. Our team is made up of talented individuals from various backgrounds and life experiences creating a rich tapestry of perspectives.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Convenor will lead the Main Street Area Action plan facilitate and nurture connections collaboration and communication among stakeholders within the area to advance the shared objectives.

The Convenor will organize meetings events and activities (including workshops and social gatherings) as well as be responsible for developing a budget for implementing the community action plan. The Convenor may serve as the public face of the community representing its interests to external stakeholders such as the City of Winnipeg partners or the media.

The Main Street Area Action plan is a community-led plan formed by over 130 community stakeholders to support the revitalization of the Main and Higgins Thunderbird house and surrounding areas. As the plan is developed the Convenors role will be to action the plan and move it forward while bringing all those who call the area home work or community the opportunity to be actively involved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Street Area Action Partnership Coordination and Community Engagement

Develops and implements in collaboration with community partners key organizations Thunderbird House Board that informs the direction and development of programming services infrastructure within the area and identifies opportunities for improvements and growth of programming and services and collaboration

Facilitates and attends community meetings to foster relationship building and collaboration and promotes the plans mission vision and values in providing action in the community. This includes strengthening relationships with partners identifying and addressing improvements to working together and tangible community improvements

Plans coordinates and arranges all aspects of administrative logistical and protocol requirements for advisory group meetings focus groups training and community meetings as required

Plan Development and Impact

Work to set tangible results-based outcomes and impacts for the community plan

Develop funding asks for the work to move all areas of the plan forward

Ensure the community voice of the people that call the area home are at the core of the work

Connects and consults with Indigenous elders traditional teachers and knowledge keepers to assist the organization in supporting Survivors on their healing journey

Promotion and Awareness

Promotes all related programs and services and assists in developing public awareness campaigns in collaboration with the organizations in the community

Organizes and promotes events initiatives and activities that raise awareness of and bring action to the community.

Serves as a resource for community members and service providers seeking information training and services pertaining to the Main Street Area Action Plan

Facilitates the preparation writing and translation of key promotional material and awareness tools increasing accessibility to a wide audience

Staff Management and Administration

Collects and analyzes data to compile reports required by funding bodies and organizational needs

Other Duties

Performs additional duties as assigned by the Program Support Manager or designate

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in human / social services City Planning Community development or related field would be an asset. A combination of education training volunteerism and lived experience will be considered.

Experience working with people who have experienced trauma effects of colonization and residential schools with sensitivity using a strength-based approach

Knowledge and / or lived experience of issues impacting homelessness mental health and addiction

Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action UNDRIP MMIWG calls to action.

Knowledge of utilizing a gender-based plus analysis inclusive of 2SLGBTQQIA Women and Girls

Demonstrated incorporating Indigenous culture protocols and practices into programs and services

Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering successful training sessions facilitating meetings as well as developing and implementing organizational procedures and protocols

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners

Demonstrated ability to lead energize and supervise including the ability to co-ordinate many people with varying skills abilities and life experience

Ability to accept and respond to constructive criticism and feedback in a cooperative and respectful manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Strong computer technology skills including use of Microsoft office : Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel

CPR and First Aid Certification

Subject to criminal / prior contact and Child abuse Registry checks

Must be vaccinated against COVID 19

VALUES & COMPETENCIES

Ability to embody Main Street Projects Core Values :

Reducing Harm

Truth and Reconciliation

Crisis Management

Problem Solving

Developing External Relationships

Service Excellence Meeting people where they are at.

Accountability

Decision Making

Competitive wages within the nonprofit sector

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Sick and Family days

Shift Premiums

Employee Assistance Program

Application closes on June 29 2025

Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves where culture language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and service. Therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants and those who reflect the community we serve. Please self-declare in your cover letter and describe how you meet the listed qualifications.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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