Community Activities Coordinator

7 months ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:40627

**Organization**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**Main Purpose & Function**:
Carnegie Community Centre serves as an important resource to Vancouver’s diverse Downtown Eastside community. Patrons participate in the educational, recreational, cultural and social programming; enjoy the delicious low cost meals offered at the cafeteria; or simply enjoy the Centre as the “living room of the Downtown Eastside".

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates programs and events
- Develops, organizes and implements administrative systems and procedures
- Maintains operating, administrative and statistical records
- Coordinates park volunteer and peer programs, by recruiting, training, directing and supporting volunteer participation
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with park patrons, community partners and external stakeholders to develop and lead programs
- Leads and supports project/program development and fundraising endeavors
- Plans, assigns, reviews and supervises the work of a small group of staff
- Develops, coordinates and supports collaborative community projects
- Develops, supports and implements park related planning processes
- Seeks to resolve disputes and de-escalate conflicts, administer first aid, calls police and other emergency services as required
- Maintains park grounds to ensure facilities are clean and all unsafe materials have been removed;contacts other City of Vancouver teams when additional maintenance work is required
- Assists patrons experiencing personal crisis; provides referral services as required
- Performs related work as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Completion of Grade 12 education supplemented by some University level courses in the social sciences, recreation, or adult education, or related discipline and some related experience (preferably a minimum of two years related experience.)
- Experience in a community, social service or healthcare setting an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Working knowledge of multi-cultural, low income, inner city environments, of the interests, problems and needs of the residents of the Downtown Eastside, including people with mental illness and addictions
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices related to program coordination in the areas of culture, arts and crafts, volunteers and physical wellness programs
- Strong community engagement and facilitation knowledge and experience
- Working knowledge of Downtown Eastside service providers and community development methods
- Ability to create, promote, coordinate and lead recreation programs, community-level initiatives, and special events
- Experience working cross-culturally with diverse community groups, including Indigenous and Chinese-speaking communities
- Strong administrative and coordination skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, office administration, report writing and recording metrics
- Proven grant writing and fundraising ability
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the community
- Strong supervisory skills including the ability to motivate, plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of staff and volunteers
- Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills
- Ability to lead activities where lifting, walking and assisting others may be required
- Ability to perform in a demanding work environment and to respond to emergencies effectively
- Knowledge of local services for low-income and homeless people and ability to provide referral services to people in crisis situations
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Food Safe Level 1 an asset
- Fluency in another language is an asset
- Must be able to work weekend and/or evening shifts as needed

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

- A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a satisfactory driving record; Class 4 Driver’s License an asset
- A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

**Business Unit/Department**:Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)

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