Volunteer Social Programs Officer
7 months ago
The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society develops, implements and manages crime prevention programs designed for use by individuals. The organization’s activities are geared towards building safer communities through the provision of crime prevention programs and education that raises awareness and encourages inclusion and participation.
**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Social Programs Officer will be responsible for:
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Oversee research and analysis of major policy issues based on priorities.
- Oversee and support the preparation and dissemination of analytical reports and statements on policy for dialogues, presentations, public statements and publications.
- Work with staff and community members to obtain community input and engage the community on key policy issues.
- Represent Neighbourhood Watch in strategic partnerships and collaborations and attend to all program enquiries.
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors in providing leadership to the Marketing coordinators and build synergies between programs through regular meetings and problem solving.
- Ensure quality of reports and proposals as well as fulfilment of all program accountability requirements.
- Responsible for the planning and managing of various programs.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Required Qualifications
- At least one year of relevant work experience in a team management role
- Effective leadership skills with a strong focus on program development and management
- Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models and selecting successful innovative programs for operationalization.
- A demonstrated understanding of community development, community-led sustainable change, systems change and program logic models.
- Strong research and critical-analytical skills, policy analysis skills and project management skills, resulting in measurable successes and programs growth.
- Valid driver’s license an asset
- Excellent oral and written skills in English
**Required skills and knowledge**
- High energy, self-starter
- Experience and/or desire to work with a variety of people in different settings.
- Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Able to problem solve effectively.
**Job Type**: Volunteer
**Benefits**:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live in Edmonton, Alberta?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5
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