Community Development

2 weeks ago

Prince George, Canada Westwood Church Full time

Do you like looking for ways to support and build community through relationships with people? Are you passionate about

finding ways for the Church to connect with its neighbours? Westwood Church, in partnership with Mennonite Central

Committee (MCC) BC is looking for a community-minded leader who is skilled at engaging with people from diverse

backgrounds to join our team as the Community Development & Peace Coordinator in Prince George, BC.

As the Community Development & Coordinator, you will facilitate activities and build relationships that grow a healthy, safe,

empowered and connected community for residents, engaging the church and broader community in volunteer opportunities

as well as developing partnerships with community organizations. You are someone who possesses a strong understanding of

community development principles that maintain the dignity, value, and worth of residents.

This is a full-time salaried position which requires the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Program Delivery:

- Model and articulate the mission/values of Westwood Church and the Canadian Mennonite Brethren Church’s to the broader community, including community partners and program participants
- Actively reach out to all residents, including refugees and newcomers to build relationships, get input, assess needs

and build bridges across cultures as a part of community-building
- Support Westwood Church’s church-planting efforts in the apartment buildings
- Foster a family
- and child-friendly community in which parents/individuals are supported in their efforts to overcome life challenges
- Develop and facilitate culturally-appropriate programming in areas such as gender-based violence, which integrates peacebuilding and nonviolent conflict transformation among residents
- Link residents to government and non-government services that provide resource and support programs
- Regularly schedule community activities to draw in the variety of demographics and cultural/ethnic groups represented on the property
- Ensure the Community Resource Center is available for residents and maintain a booking system for its use
- Build a strong relationship with Legacy resident managers, working towards solutions for residents where conflict emerges, using a peace-building approach
- Recruit volunteers and lead the volunteer team, including prayer walks and times of biblical reflection and vision-building
- Build partnerships with other churches and community organizations as opportunities to engage at the Legacy apartments are identified
- Develop strong working relationships with community and government agencies operating in the area

Administration and Reporting
- Keep appropriate records and data of participants and programs
- Produce quarterly reports and participate in Board meeting presentations, as requested
- Keep financial records of expenses incurred

General

In all aspects of the role the Community Development Coordinator is required to:

- Model Christian faith and service through daily interactions with co-workers, partner agencies, volunteers, and the broader community
- Be actively involved in Westwood Church and in engaging the church community in the work of community-building
- Model nonviolent peacemaking in the workplace and community; assist in resolving conflicts arising in a manner that reflects respect, careful listening and peaceful resolution

**Salary**: $31.75-$35.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Prince George, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-01

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