Community Engagement Coordinator

**Title**: Community Engagement Coordinator

**Status**: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours/week)

**Reports to**: Executive Director

**Position Summary**: The Community Engagement Coordinator oversees the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all Fund Development, Communications, Community (Public) Education and Volunteer programs and services in accordance with policies, best practice, and the mission of the organization. Community engagement and collaboration with key community partners are central to the role for ensuring the quality and sustainability of programs and services.

**Responsibilities**:
**Fund Development**
- Under the direction of the Executive Director, the CEC Develops, implements, oversees and evaluates the agency Fund Development plan, inclusive of third party, special events, direct mail, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, grants and outreach, to ensure that Society’s annual revenue targets are met.
- Develops and executes new funding initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Implements the long-term goals and objectives of the organization’s Strategic Plan to achieve successful outcomes for fund development to support agency programs and services
- Oversees recruitment and provides leadership to a community volunteer fundraising committee
- Provides strategic oversight for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of ASDC’s external and internal communications and marketing strategies and tactics
- Develops, oversees, and evaluates the Society’s Marketing and Communications plan inclusive of website and digital presence, social media channels, print media

**Program and Service Delivery**:

- Responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all programs and services assigned to this portfolio, including but not limited to Fund Development, Communications, Community (Public) Education and Volunteer Engagement, in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and evaluation of program statistics for Ministry reporting within the portfolio
- Ensures that program activities comply with all relevant legislation, professional standards of practice and organizational policies

**Community Engagement**:

- Promotes a culture of participation and sustained engagement through an authentic partnership approach
- In consultation with the Executive Director, identifies opportunities for community partnerships, education, and engagement to ensure the continuous delivery and improvement of community services and supports for persons living with dementia and their care partners
- Engages and empowers stakeholders to create dementia-friendly communities and improve health and community support services
- Advocates for and with persons living with dementia, care partners and families at an individual and systemic level

**Human Resource Management**:

- Oversees the development of opportunities for volunteer support in portfolio programs & services.
- Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality

**Management and Operational Functions**:

- Attends a variety of community events, on behalf of the agency, if required
- Ensures that the Executive Director is kept well informed with respect to the portfolio’s programs and service delivery initiatives
- Participates in budgeting, marketing, and organizational planning with respect to fund development, community engagement and volunteer program
- Develops, promotes, and maintains positive professional relationships both internally and externally
- Ensures adherence to organizational policies and protocols, Occupational Health and Safety regulations and employment standards
- Prepares reports as directed by the Executive Director
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Postsecondary degree/diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, Fund Development, Public Relations, Event Management or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**Experience**
- Management experience in a social service or healthcare agency, preferably in fund development or community engagement
- Demonstrated ability to expand a fund development plan and targets
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their impact on the person, care partner, family and health care providers is considered an asset

**Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications**:

- Extensive working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Luminate Online is considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience in website management and the use of social media preferred
- Strong record in meeting or exceeding financial goals
- Ability to lead, support and evaluate volunteers
- Excel