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Program Lead, Advocacy and Community Engagement

2 months ago

London, Ontario, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Lead, Advocacy and Community Engagement to join our team at the CNIB Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals who are blind or partially sighted.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute municipal and regional level advocacy campaigns in southwestern Ontario, aligning with the CNIB Foundation's strategic plan and public policy initiatives.
  • Develop and execute government relations strategies to influence policy changes beneficial to the blind and low vision community.
  • Monitor and analyze government policies, regulations, and legislative developments impacting the community we serve.
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including municipal governments and the provincial government.
  • Support national advocacy initiatives and public awareness campaigns in southwestern Ontario.
  • Recruit, train, engage, and actively manage an integrated team of community engagement volunteers.
  • Build and manage relationships with municipal elected officials, political staff, public servants, and external stakeholders.
  • Effectively communicate the CNIB Foundation's key messages to external audiences through presentations, briefing materials, and other communication materials.
  • Develop and deliver advocacy programs and training, tracking outcomes through the CNIB Foundation's database software.
  • Act as the provincial subject matter expert in an advocacy topic and support staff and community members in this area.
  • Respond to individual advocacy requests from community members and provide advice and effective advocacy to bring about a successful conclusion to the issue.
  • Oversight of a regional advocacy committee made up of highly engaged and passionate community engagement volunteers.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government representatives, policymakers, and relevant organizations.
  • Work directly with the Public Policy Team and regional leadership to ensure a comprehensive approach to delivering regional advocacy initiatives.
  • Liaise regularly with key internal and external stakeholders as required to support the CNIB Foundation's mission.
  • Act as an integral ambassador for the CNIB Foundation, representing and promoting the organization at all relevant external events.
  • Liaise at all levels with external community partners, agencies, donors, volunteers, staff, and participants to support and implement program goals.
  • Actively network and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders critical to support advocacy strategies and further the CNIB Foundation's mission.
  • Oversee a strong team of CNIB community engagement volunteers who are smashing barriers to inclusion.
  • Manage multiple relationships through influence, diplomacy, information sharing, value-added expertise, and facilitation.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Minimum post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience working with advocacy, government relations, public affairs, or communications.
  • Experience in creating successful advocacy initiatives and program development.
  • Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes in Ontario.
  • Excellent relationship building skills; ability to build productive business and stakeholder relationships.
  • Professional attitude, self-starter, and adaptable to a dynamic organization.
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to plan and deliver clear communications to a dispersed audience.
  • Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Passionate champion of diversity, accessibility, and inclusion issues.
  • Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database computer applications.
  • Well-organized and excellent coordination skills.
  • Proven success in leading and motivating teams of staff and volunteers.
  • Working knowledge of national volunteer organizations with a branch, region, and/or membership-based structure.
  • Excellent analytical, problem definition, and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional attitude, results-oriented, strategic, and flexible.
  • Ability to travel within Ontario as required.
  • Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
  • Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
  • Group insurance benefits, including dental, health, and vision care.
  • Enticing internal employee referral program.