Community Engagement Coordinator

7 months ago

Victoria, Canada Victoria West Communty Centre Full time

Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent coordinates all aspects of Association and Community Centre Events including Vic West Fest, Breakfast with Santa, Halloween Fun Fest and other seasonal and community.

Background:
The Victoria West Community Association (VWCA) is a non-profit community group that promotes the interests of the residents of the Victoria West neighbourhood. This is accomplished mainly through the many hours of volunteer work by its membership, the community and funding support from the City of Victoria.

The VWCA supports various committees and projects, including Land Use, Projects and Events, Parks and Environment, Food Security, Governance, Community Centre, Harbour, Transportation and Communications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate Community Events, Community Involvement Projects, and Assignments
- Coordinate all VWCA events including small, large, and signature community events.
- Work with volunteer committees to ensure events reflect the desires and needs of the community.
- Manage all aspects of event planning meeting strict deadlines and budget demands
- Coordinates event sponsorship with local community partners.
- Nurture and build relationships with local governments, businesses, and other partners to craft and implement creative and logístical aspects of all events
- Attends all events and acts as the key contact to ensure success
- Evaluate events through participant feedback and update checklists, templates, project plans, and other tools to streamline and simplify execution the next time a similar event is conducted
- Plan and conduct event outreach and promotional activities through online communications, digital communications, and mobile platforms.
- Write content and edit text and graphic material, including flyers, brochures, newsletters and assist in coordinating the production of print/graphic materials.

Administrative duties
- Organize and maintain records and reports.
- Creates and distributes messages to membership as required.

Examples of Work Assigned:

- Attend VWCA Board and Committee meetings, as requested, to hear community concerns, provide information about community events, and advocate for participation.
- Identify, initiate, and deepen relationships with various community partners/stakeholders.
- Maintain a database of local businesses and stakeholders.
- Coordinate VWCA events including Breakfast with Santa, Vic West Fest, Halloween Fun-Fest, Speakers nights, and Community Garage Sales.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
- Facilitation and group problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate others and work as a team member
- Previous experience in successful community engagement projects
- Demonstrated ability to work within a community setting with diverse populations, including community groups, government, professional staff, and volunteers
- Clear Criminal Record check; First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about community building
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Facebook, and website maintenance.
- Familiarity working within a non-profit organization.
- Ability to work independently, with mínimal oversight.
- Ability to perform moderate physical labour.
- Flexibility and enthusiasm.
- Ability to successfully manage a wide array of tasks and projects and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Compensation: $21/hour plus 4% for vacation

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week plus time at events. Daytime and evening shifts are required. Hours may fluctuate due to the needs of the Association.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 - 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

  • Community-engaged Learning Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

    Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Co-operative Education -> Career Services- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date- 27 November 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 0.5- Salary Grade- $69,052.00 - $89,791.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A-...

  • Community Network Engagement Coordinator

    18 hours ago

    Victoria, Canada CanAssist at the University of Victoria Full time

    **Background** The Community Network Engagement Coordinator is a new position at CanAssist. This individual will join the _Provincial_ _Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities _project team. The _Provincial_ _Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities_ is a major CanAssist project. CanAssist is leading this work in collaboration with a...

  • Community Engagement Coordinator

    17 hours ago

    Victoria, Canada Victoria West Communty Centre Full time

    **Community Engagement Coordinator & Reception** Victoria West Community Association **Rate of Pay**:$21.00/hour **Reports to**:Community Centre Manager, and works cooperatively with the VWCA Executive and VWCA Committee chairs. **Hours of Duty**:24 hours per week. Daytime and Saturday shifts are required, potential for some evenings. Hours may fluctuate...

  • Director of Communications

    4 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Beacon Community Services Full time

    Join Beacon Community Services as the Director of Communications, a key position that will lead internal and external communications and play an important role in working with our many community partners. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with leaders across Beacon. With over 300 passionate employees and 500 volunteers, internal...

  • Grants and Engagement Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Victoria, Canada BC Healthy Communities Full time

    **Job Posting** **Position**: Grants & Engagement Coordinator **Hours**: 1.0FTE (8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday) **Salary: 63,200.71** (Union position) **Location**: Victoria, BC (Hybrid) **Application deadline**: January 8, 2024 **Desired start date**: First week of February The Grants and Engagement Coordinator is a key position within BCHC. Your...

  • Coordinator - Indigenous Student Engagement

    7 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Camosun College Full time

    The Coordinator, Indigenous Student Engagement is responsible for the day-to-day operations, and participates in related strategic planning for Indigenous student engagement in EyēʔSqȃ’lewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC). This position collaborates to inform decision-making that impacts student engagement functions...

  • Communications & Community Engagement Specialist

    3 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Glenlyon Norfolk School Full time

    Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is a co-ed independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria, BC, Canada. Our school provides an exceptional educational experience for students from age three to Grade 12 that focuses on providing robust academics, promoting healthy social and...

  • Community Capacity Project Coordinator

    4 months ago

    Victoria, Canada AVI Health & Community Services Full time

    Join our supportive, dedicated and client-centred team in promoting the health, dignity and well-being of all people affected by HIV, HCV and substance use by delivering sex-positive and harm reduction-based education, prevention and/or support services. The Housing Overdose Prevention and Support (HOPS) Team works within supportive housing buildings to...

  • Digital Engagement Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...

  • Coordinator, Student Engagement

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Royal Roads University Full time

    Reporting to the Associate Director for Student Engagement, the Coordinator for Student Engagement develops and delivers services that attract, retain, and support student success. The Coordinator works in a team environment to provide integrated support to Royal Roads students in on-campus, blended and online programs. Specific areas of support include: new...

  • Community Capacity Project Coordinator

    4 months ago

    Victoria, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full time

    Join our supportive, dedicated and client-centred team in promoting the health, dignity and well-being of all people affected by HIV, HCV and substance use by delivering sex-positive and harm reduction-based education, prevention and/or support services. The Housing Overdose Prevention and Support (HOPS) Team works within supportive housing buildings to...

  • Manager of Communications

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Beacon Community Services Full time

    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager of Communications leads internal and external communications and plays an important role in working with our many community partners. We are looking for a results-oriented self-starter, a communications generalist with strong writing skills, an eye for graphic design and a strong familiarity with social...

  • Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement

    7 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The...

  • Communications Advisor

    7 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...

  • Experiential Community Crisis Responder

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada AVI Health & Community Services Full time

    **AVI Health & Community Servic**es (AVI)** is a multi-disciplinary community-based organisation providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to people living with HIV and hepatitis C and harm reduction clients. We take evidence-based action to prevent infection, provide support, and...

  • Communications & Marketing Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Victoria Film Festival Full time

    **Communications & Marketing Coordinator** Are you a communications professional who has a sense of humor and writes well? Is your promotional copy quirky and do you know what key messages need to be highlighted? As the Communications & Marketing Coordinator your work will be to build relationships with the media, create a year-round communications and...

  • Band 4 - Director, Communications and Engagement

    4 months ago

    Victoria, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- BAND 4 - Director, Communications and Engagement- Position Classification- Band 4- Union- N/A- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range- $105,900.12 - $140,800.04 annually- Close Date- 9/23/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Office of the...

  • Social Media Coordinator

    6 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Beacon Community Services Full time

    **Benefits Include** - Make a difference in people’s lives every day - Great supportive team - New renovated office space - Valuable work experience **Days/Hours of Work**:Full-time Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 (37.5 hours per week) Some weekend availability is required for special events **Work Term**: June 3rd to August 30th **Closing...

  • Student Engagement Assistant

    7 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Royal Roads University Full time

    Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Engagement, or designate, the Student Engagement Assistants work as a team to facilitate opportunities that foster student connection, community development, and a greater awareness of university resources for all RRU students. All Student Engagement Assistants have the opportunity to take leadership within a...

  • Occupational Therapist for Community Development

    2 weeks ago

    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Community Therapists Full time

    At Community Therapists, we're committed to empowering our clients to live fully engaged and meaningful lives.Company OverviewWe're BC's largest OT-owned practice, established in 1989. Our diverse team includes OTs, PTs, Kinesiologists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Counsellors, working together to deliver innovative care solutions.Job SummaryWe're seeking...