Community Wellness Facilitator

**Organization**:Brandon Seniors for Seniors Coop Inc.

**Location**: 311 Park Avenue East, Brandon MB

**Position Title**: Community Wellness Facilitator

**Reports To**: Executive Director/Program and Community Wellness Coordinator

**Hours of Work**: 14-21 hours per week, flexibility required.

**Summary of Responsibilities**

The Community Wellness Facilitator works alongside the Program & Community Wellness Coordinator to support the delivery of social, wellness, and recreational programs for older adults—including initiatives like social prescribing and fundraisers such as Smack the Jack. This hands-on role involves setting up for activities, encouraging participant engagement, assisting with meal programs, and helping promote events through social media. The Facilitator helps create a warm, inclusive environment while collaborating with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure programs run smoothly and effectively.

**Program Support & Delivery**
- Assist with the setup, delivery, and evaluation of wellness, recreational, and social programs.
- Acquire necessary resources to support program initiatives.
- Encourage participation and create a positive, engaging atmosphere for older adults.
- Contribute to the development of programming goals that enhance community engagement.
- Promote programs within the community to maximize participation.
- Help identify participant needs and connect individuals to appropriate programs and services through social prescribing.

**Volunteer & Community Engagement**
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers for fundraising efforts, programs, and special events.
- Assign and coordinate responsibilities among volunteers to optimize their contributions.
- Support volunteer-led activities and assist volunteers with tasks during programs and events.
- Provide friendly assistance to event attendees and program participants.
- Help maintain program and event spaces in an organized, welcoming manner.

**Event Coordination**
- Coordinate internal and external events to foster community relationships and awareness.
- Organize on-site activities, events, and workshops to engage participants.
- Represent the organization at events and workshops, actively participating in community engagement.
- Conduct community presentations (5-8 per year) to promote the Centre’s offerings.
- Coordinate volunteers to set up displays and provide information to potential clients.

**Communication and Outreach**
- Assist with promoting programs through posters, newsletters, social media, and word-of-mouth
- Take photos at events and contribute to social media content and scheduling
- Share community resources and support referrals in collaboration with the coordinator

**Administrative & Operational Support**
- Maintain a clean, organized office environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Assist with setup and teardown of furniture for meals, activities, and events.
- Assist with snow removal and garden maintenance as needed.
- Provide information, referrals, and support to older adults in the community in accordance with Board policy.
- Stay informed about trends and issues affecting seniors to enhance program relevance.
- Support the meal program by assisting with meal preparation, service, and coordination to ensure a positive dining experience for participants.
- Stay up to date with technology trends and develop troubleshooting skills to effectively address any technical issues that may arise.
- Carry out additional tasks as mutually agreed upon with the Executive Director.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Relevant qualifications with a minimum of Grade 12; a university or college diploma is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with older adults and effectively coordinating volunteers.
- Solid understanding of social media platforms, along with basic IT and technology skills.
- Proven experience in program and activity coordination.
- Exceptional management abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines and efficiently handling multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and collaborating with diverse groups.
- Reliable, team-oriented, and organized with a willingness to learn
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 - 21 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person