Community Engagement Coordinator

Employer: - Woolwich Community Services - Type: - Full-Time - Term (Duration): - Permanent - Description: - 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 - 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 - 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 facility 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 - 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 Wages are $24.13/hr 2 weeks vacation, paid sick days, mileage paid, benefits after 3 months and RRSP matching plan after 1 year - 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!Date P