Job Opportunities in Canada


September 6, 2024

The Salvation Army

Yellowknife

FULL TIME


Community Engagement & External Relations Coordinator

The Community Engagement & External Relations Coordinator coordinates community connections and volunteer events for the ministry unit. This position is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of volunteer services and working with managers/supervisors to identify volunteer needs, recruit, organize and direct volunteers to the departments as needed.
Community Engagement is also responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including public and private organizations, non-profits, and local communities. The successful candidate collaborates with wide range of partners to create and implement action plans that support the mission and goals of our organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Administration and Coordination
  • Organize and plan Volunteer Appreciation event.
  • Maintain all areas of Volunteer “advertising” to ensure MU news, job postings, memos and correspondence, policy updates or new policy are current and updated on all media platforms.
  • Facilitate Volunteer Orientation sessions.
  • Maintain volunteer database and volunteer manual and digital files and maintain records and statistical data of volunteer activities.
  • Produce brochures, flyers, advertising materials and Power Point presentations for volunteer recruitment and promotion.
  • Provide oversight to the annual Christmas Kettle campaign and Christmas programs.
  • Attend meetings as needed, prepare, and produce reports and forms as required.
  • Ensure that all minutes of meetings are recorded and saved to appropriate file.
  • Ensure that all activities meet standards for SA internal operations and external accreditation bodies.
  • Administer and report on Reaching Home Homelessness Diversion Funding
Volunteer Services:
  • Develop goals and objectives for the Volunteer Program
  • Liaise with secondary institutions for potential volunteering partnerships.
  • Assist with the development, implementation and review policies and procedures relating to volunteers.
  • Recruit, select and interview volunteers to meet program needs.
  • Assist in volunteer onboarding, ensuring that the necessary training and ministry unit specific onboarding requirements are met, including involvement in general orientation and evaluation.
  • Assist with developing role descriptions and other appropriate materials to guide volunteers in their overall duties and performance.
  • Develop a continuous quality improvement plan for volunteer services.
  • Monitor the performance of all volunteers to ensure high quality services are provided to our program participants, residents, and departments.
Community Engagement
  • Contribute towards establishment and maintaining of existing relationships with public and private organizations, non-profits, and local communities.
  • Assist in the development and implement strategies to engage stakeholders in activities that promote our mission, vision, and commitment.
  • In collaboration with the leadership team, plan, and coordinate events to promote community awareness.
  • Create public awareness of our organization and initiatives through various mediums including social media.
  • Meet with clients & distribute funds through the Reaching Home Homelessness Diversion Program (typically, up to 8 hours per week).
  • Monitor progress of initiatives and report findings to management
Other related duties as required.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards and Councils: None
Internal:
  • Leadership team, department managers, staff
  • Volunteers
External:
  • Potential volunteers
  • Community and other partnering agencies, including Reaching Home
MANAGERIAL Leadership RESPONSIBILITY
  • This position reports directly to the Manager of Programs
  • This position has no direct reports.
  • May act as a workflow coordinator for volunteers.
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
  • Confidential Volunteer files, database, and reports
  • Maintain an extensive network of contacts, both internal and external, to meet program volunteer needs.
  • Distribute and maintain a small Reaching Home budget (approximately $50,000 annually)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
  • The performance of the job requires frequent sitting and keyboarding.
  • The performance of the job requires attentive listening, frequent attention to computer/word processing, attention to detail, and working with confidential information.
  • The performance of the job requires frequent sitting and keyboarding, and occasional bending, walking, lifting, and standing.
  • The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings, and may experience the following disagreeable conditions: therefore, will need to follow or use universal precautions:
o Dealing with angry and abusive people, verbal abuse
o Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste, and infectious diseases
o Exposure to drugs, alcohol, and solvents
o Physical attacks by others
o Exposure to toxic chemicals
o Sharp objects (i.e., needle sticks, knives, and weapons)
o Other dangerous situations
o Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.
Education/Certifications:
  • Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate from a program of two academic years in a related field, or work equivalency
  • Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services or administration in a non-profit environment preferred.
  • Strong initiative and customer service orientation; recruitment; volunteer management skills an asset
  • Experience working within a social services environment is considered an asset.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
  • Strong organization, communication, and planning skills; detail oriented, problem-solving ability
  • Ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunity and think creatively.
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with confidence and integrity.
  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, with occasional weekend availability.
  • Sound understanding of The Salvation Army, its mission and its principles and a willingness to adhere to them.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide.
  • Background check consent
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • A valid class 5 license and clean driver abstract
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
DAYS and HOURS of work: This is a Full-time position based on 40 hours per week. Normal flexible hours of work – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; ½ hour unpaid meal break.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.


Published
September 6, 2024
Location
Yellowknife
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
2024.09.06
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Yellowknife NWT Resource Centre
Salary Range:
$63,000-$68,000 Annually
Address:
4925 45th street Yellowknife NT
Posting Expires:
2024.09.30
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail : nwt.careers@salvationarmy.ca Attention: 2024.09.06 Please no phone calls. Mail: 4925 45 St. Yellowknife NT X1A 1K6

Latest Job Opportunities


October 13, 2024

P&M Recycling Depot
Sorter - recyclable materials

Whitehorse

OTHER & FULL TIME

View Details

October 13, 2024

Mind Craft Contracting Inc.
Carpenter helper

Whitehorse

FULL TIME & OTHER

View Details

October 13, 2024

SUNSHINE RESTAURANT AND BAKESHOP
Server - food and beverage services

Carmacks

FULL TIME & OTHER

View Details

October 13, 2024

Subway - 15388-0
Sandwich Artist

Montréal

PART TIME & FULL TIME

View Details

October 13, 2024

Subway - 18716-0
Sandwich Artist

Rivière-Rouge

PART TIME & FULL TIME

View Details

Similar Jobs


September 9, 2024

Shannex
Community Manager

Dartmouth

FULL TIME

View Details

August 28, 2024

Government Of Alberta
Administrative Assistant - PINCHER CREEK - Seniors, Community and Social Services

Pincher Creek

FULL TIME & OTHER

View Details

January 12, 2024

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Community Worker - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Sachs Harbour

View Details

August 29, 2024

Nunatsiavut Kavamanga Government
COMMUNITY FOOD WORKER

Nain

OTHER & FULL TIME

View Details

July 11, 2024

Crew Management
Community Health Worker - Autism

Metro Vancouver Regional District

FULL TIME & OTHER & PART TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

AIDS New Brunswick
Community Outreach Worker

Miramichi

OTHER & PART TIME

View Details

New Jobs from This Company


October 12, 2024

The Salvation Army
Christmas Administrative Clerk

Courtenay

CONTRACT & OTHER & PART TIME

View Details

October 12, 2024

The Salvation Army
Retail Floor Supervisor

Kelowna

FULL TIME

View Details

October 12, 2024

The Salvation Army
Warehouse Supervisor

Kelowna

FULL TIME

View Details

October 12, 2024

The Salvation Army
Thrift Store Sales Associate

Trail

PART TIME

View Details

October 12, 2024

The Salvation Army
Administrative Assistant B

Penticton

CONTRACT & OTHER & PART TIME

View Details