Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Reports to: Executive Director

 

Education /Experience Requirements:

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Event Planning, Fundraising & Promotion (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience promoting and hosting successful fundraising activities. Experience in generating revenue for a non-profit charitable organization.

 

Position Requirements:

• Experience in promotion of a non-profit charitable organization

• Experience in marketing

• Skills in Graphic design 

• Coordination and implementation of special events

• Grant writing skills

• Effective public speaker

• Computer savvy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, donor management software, and social media platforms

• Experience in Website design and maintenance

• Access to reliable transportation

• Ability to have a flexible work schedule to accommodate special events

• Police Record Check – vulnerable sector

• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 virus

 

Job Responsibilities: 

Fundraising

• Coordinate, implement and develop opportunities for growth of current fundraising initiatives

• Keep Donors informed of their financial contributions

• Input donations into Basic Funder Premier

• Execute thank you letters and annual tax receipt mailing to donors

• Develop and implement new fundraising strategies and initiatives

• Expand donor base through the marketing and promotion strategies

• Maintain event participation database

• Write grant requests for funding of various agency programs

• Complete grant reports as required by funder

• Seek out corporate partners and make presentation with the support of agency staff

 

Marketing/Communications/Promotions

• Ongoing promotion of all WCS programs and services to increase community awareness

• Maintain a strong online organizational presence by actively maintaining WCS’s website, Facebook page, Twitter account and other social media sites

• Create databases that will be relevant for donor and fundraising communication

• Maintain and update the rolling signboard, promotional TV’s located at WCS and at the Woolwich Thrift Shop

• Coordinate with co-workers the design of an agency calendar and information sharing avenues

• Complete email blasts to volunteers, partners and donors about upcoming programs and events

• Create marketing materials for the agency (i.e posters, signage etc.)

• Provide accurate information on WCS programs and services to community members and other organizations

• Respond to inquiries from external agencies, business and community members providing information and support to meet their requests

Community Engagement/Events

• Provide the opportunities for social, educational and recreational programs for all ages: families, adults, children and youth at the Community Hub and community spaces.

• To provide a safe and positive environment that residents can contribute to and grow from

• To work cooperatively with other facility user groups and community providers to create community led programming for all ages

• To plan and implement WCS program opportunities

• Coordinate with/supervise/train/support Child & Youth Coordinator, Program Volunteers

• Create facilty user guidelines and expectations, schedule use of room, provide accessible up to date monthly activity calendar

• Collect daily attendance and summary of activities, statistical information from community user groups

• Promote  the Community Hub throughout the community

• To maintain a clean, well supplied and organized “Hub” and ensure all equipment/electronics are in working order

• To communicate effectively with the community partners and “Hub” participants with any new or changed information, and/or gaps in services

General Responsibilities:

• Comply with the mission, vision and values of  the WCS

• Comply with all WCS policies and procedures

• Participate fully in staff meetings and agency functions

• Be adequately trained and apply the principals of Trauma-sensitive practice

• Participate in professional development opportunities as they become available

• Complete all program statistics and reports as required

• Create and update a “how to” job task manual

• Train, support, schedule and celebrate program volunteers

• Obtain and keep current all certification requirements for position          

• Other duties as assigned

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Wages are $24.13/hr 2 weeks vacation, paid sick days, mileage paid, benefits after 3 months and RRSP matching plan after 1 year

Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond with the above requirements. Applications are due by noon on Monday, December 19th , to Kelly Christie, Executive Director, 5 Memorial Ave, Elmira, ON N3B 2P8; fax 519-669-4210; or by email to woolwichcommunityservices@yahoo.com.

 

Woolwich Community Services (WCS) has a unique full-time career opportunity for a well-rounded community focused individual. This opportunity will champion the initiatives of our community agency in providing for residents living in Woolwich Township and immediate surrounding area. WCS offers a supportive, positive work environment that encourages impactful work assisting people where they are in their lives.  Staff enjoy having input in program development and professional development opportunities, while having their work-life balance respected.  WCS offers a benefit package that includes an RRSP matching plan. If this excites you come join our team!