Community Strategies Assistant

3 weeks ago

Calgary AB, Canada United Way of Calgary and Area Full time

8-Week Contract, Canada Summer Jobs

United Way of Calgary and Area (UWCA) is inviting applications from self-motivated individuals to provide research and strategy implementation support to our Community Impact and Partnerships (CI&P) team. The successful candidate will report to the Director Community Strategies, CI&P department, and will work collaboratively with CI&P team members in supporting implementation of key priorities and actions related to UWCA’s community strategies.

The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible.

What you will do

Alongside members of the CI&P team, the Assistant will:

  • Research and program development: Conduct background research and draft briefing materials including reports, event briefs and project proposals to support UWCA’s community strategies in the areas of diversity equity and inclusion, digital equity, and grassroots empowerment.

  • Stakeholder mapping: In collaboration with other CI&P team members, the specialist will define and conduct stakeholder mapping and engagement activities related to equity and inclusion, and grassroots strategies.

  • Support implementation of UWCA’s Akak’stiman (Indigenous) Strategy: Provide support to the Akak’stiman strategy team on priority action items including, but not limited to updating UWCA’s land acknowledgement protocols, implementing learning plan events, conducting background research on Indigenous issues, assisting with Elders Knowledge Circles, and mapping traditional Indigenous territory and significant landmarks in Calgary.

  • Community engagement and knowledge mobilization: Working in collaboration with the Director Community Strategies, and other CI&P members, the specialist will develop and deliver at least one UWCA agency partner event or workshop focused on capacity building on issues related to DEI within the social sector.

What you will bring

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in social sciences, communications, business, social work, community development, planning or a related area.
  • Strong research, writing and communication skills.
  • Time management and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work within a team environment with good relationship building and communication skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of systemic barriers faced by vulnerable populations based on their race, gender, education, disability, and income levels. These include black, racialized, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ members of our community.

Rate of pay and working conditions.

  • $17 per hour, based on a 37.5 hour work week.
  • This role is hybrid, and candidates must live within commuting distance to the Calgary office.
  • Mentorship and training provided by community strategy team members.

United, we make the biggest difference.

United Way is a not-for-profit organization that has played a vital role in our community for over 80 years. As a social impact organization, our mission is clear: we mobilize communities for the common purpose of working together to create lasting social change.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected, and that reflects the diversity community we serve. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of abilities.

Our commitment to Health and Safety

At United way we are committed to protecting our team, our clients, and the community we serve by providing a safe and healthy workplace. We will follow all health and safety guidelines in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Alberta and Alberta Health Services guidelines.

To apply

Send cover letter and resume (PDF) by 4pm on May 22, 2024 to hr@calgaryunitedway.org

Subject Line: Community Strategist Assistant – Your Name.

To learn more about United Way of Calgary and Area, please visit our website at

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only those being considered will be contacted.

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