Social Impact Lead

6 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Ballad Consulting Group Full time

**Ballad Group**

Since 2012, we've been successfully designing and executing training and employment programs across the province, collaborating with industry leaders to support participants gain long-term employment and become economically resilient. Beyond workforce development, we're a trusted partner in driving economic growth and community development through our consulting services. Join us at Ballad, where every opportunity is a chance to make a difference.

**The Opportunity**

At Ballad, we're not just offering a job—we're offering an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Our ACE values—Accountable, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial—guide everything we do. Here, you'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who share your passion for making a difference. You'll have the opportunity to implement new ideas, tackle diverse challenges, and leave your mark on both our company and the communities we serve.

**Key Functions**
- Community Investment
- Impact Data Management
- Annual Impact Reporting
- Storytelling
- Impact Associations and Certifications (BCorp etc)

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Community Investment**:Manage the annual community investment budget including employee matching-donations, sponsorship or donations that align with Ballad’s community investment priorities.
- **Impact Data Management**:Work with cross-functional team members to develop and lead Ballad’s social impact quarterly and annual database for easy and informative reporting.
- **Annual Impact Reporting**: Prepare content (photos, stories and data) to demonstrate Ballad’s annual impact. Work with Ballad’s graphic designer to create a professional external report.
- **Storytelling**:Work with the Marketing Specialist to create compelling content that demonstrates our impact to external audiences.
- **Social Impact Strategy**:Champion the social impact strategy within the organization, providing resources, education and support across the organization to meet our impact goals. Work with the leadership team to update the strategy on an annual basis.
- **Community Relations**:Work with senior members of the leadership team to develop community relationships that align with Ballad’s social impact strategy.
- **Holistic Impact Evaluation**:Work with workforce development Senior Program Supervisors to manage Ballad’s holistic program evaluation education, analysis and funder reporting.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Engage with internal teams across different functions to integrate marketing efforts into overall business objectives and ensure alignment.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Proven 3 years of experience in a social impact role with a focus on impact data management and analysis, storytelling and community engagement or investment related activities.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive informed impact decision-making.
- A keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail, with the ability to align impact stories with the Ballad brand.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- A natural curiosity to bring forward new ideas, and industry best practices and be ready to implement them.
- Natural storyteller, with a proven portfolio of work.
- Experience growing employer-supported volunteerism within a company an asset
- Social Return on Investment or similar training is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is considered an asset.

**What does Ballad offer you?**

At Ballad we live by our ACE values, we are Accountable, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. You will work alongside dedicated team members with a passion for empowering the clients with whom we work, solving diverse client challenges, and implementing new ideas. If you want to make an IMPACT, you have found the right company.

Through our employee volunteer days and community investment program, team members can support the causes and communities that are important to them.

We provide full competitive benefits upon successful completion of a probationary and waiting period, and competitive compensation is commensurate upon experience including:

- Health and Wellness saving accounts
- RRSP & DPSP
- Variable Incentive Plan (bonus structure)

Ballad is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for the Social Impact Lead position at Ballad. Responsibilities and qualifications may evolve over time to meet the needs of the business.

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