Community Outreach Director

3 months ago

Victoria, Canada Threshold Ministries Full time

**About the Program**:
SHV operates out of wagons as volunteers walk up and down a block of Pandora Avenue serving homemade soup, sandwiches, drinks, cookies and also providing other essentials such as warm clothing on a Tuesday evening. It is SHV’s hope to establish and nurture meaningful connections with folks living their lives on or around Pandora Avenue, listening, talking, and praying with people when we get the chance. We hope in our words and actions to point people to Jesus, the one who loves them and knows their every need.

We are seeking a compassionate, organized and spiritually motivated Community Outreach Director to join our team. This role involves coordinating and participating in various outreach activities, managing volunteers, fundraising and handling some administrative tasks.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Food Preparation and Service**:Oversee and participate in the preparation and distribution of weekly meal drop off and monthly food preparation.
- **Team Support and Coordination**:Coordinate volunteer schedules and contributions.
- **Communication and Outreach**:Write and post updates through newsletter platform, Mailchimp, with activities and items for prayer and other publications through Threshold Ministries.
- **Administrative Support**:Perform some administrative duties to support the operational aspects of the program.
- **Contribute to Growing Vision**:Actively participate in and lead efforts to expand the outreach initiatives in conjunction with Threshold Ministries, including liaising with other like-minded organizations.
- **Fundraising**: Communicate, meet, and build relationships with individual donors and churches and facilitate fundraising.
- **Relationships and Faith**: Engage and build relationships with the people we meet during our weekly outreach. Be open to sharing your faith and praying with people when appropriate.

**Qualifications**:
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for community service.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse volunteer team.

Basic food preparation and safety knowledge.

Experience with administrative duties and willingness to learn digital communication tools.

Flexible schedule, including availability in the evenings, some occasional Saturdays and Sundays.

Excellent communication skills and able to work with and build relationships with others from a variety of backgrounds.

An understanding of the challenges of those experiencing homelessness and work without judgement.

The ability to understand and work with a budget.

A clear calling to embody and share the love of Jesus, reflecting Christian values in daily interactions and outreach activities.

**Join Us**:
If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others and are seeking a role where you can contribute to a compassionate community initiative, we encourage you to apply. This part-time role offers a chance to be part of a team that is looking to expand its reach and deepen its impact on the community.

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

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8W 3G6

Application deadline: 2024-10-01
Expected start date: 2024-10-14

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