Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

**Position Purpose and**Summary**

The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator works as a part of the LLC staff team by overseeing recruitment and communications, community outreach, alumni and external partnership relations, and by supporting the LLC staff team, both as a whole and through assisting individual members. This position includes student-facing, alumni-facing and public-facing networking and communication.

**Key Areas of Accountability**

**Recruitment Coordination**
- Recruitment:_
- Plan, lead and manage recruitment efforts and events on TWU’s Langley and Richmond campuses
- Plan, lead and manage recruitment efforts at Chrisitan universities and through Christian clubs at public universities
- Plan, lead and manage recruitment efforts at Ottawa area Christian schools
- Lead the planning and organization of a TWU Preview Day at the LLC during the Fall semester (in cooperation with Enrolment Management and the Admissions Office)
- Set up and host a promotional booth at various events in and around Ottawa to promote the LLC and TWU.
- Program Applications:_
- Field potential student inquiries about the LLC program
- Join bi-weekly meetings of the Admissions Office for ongoing training and guidance (virtual attendance).
- Communications:_
- Plan and manage the various LLC social media sites, in collaboration with LLC Executive Director and staff.
- Assist in designing promotional materials in coordination with the LLC Executive Director and TWU Marketing and Communications Department as required.
- Collaborate with the TWU Career Centre (CCCD), Admissions Office, Marketing and Communications Department and other departments on the main Trinity Western campus about LLC recruitment.
- Supervise the LLC Student Recruiter on main campus to promote the LLC through class visits, information sessions, and other promotional means.

**Community Outreach and Networking**
- Plan and organize a Christian formation event for young adults at the LLC in spring months (e.g., Apologetics Canada event, topical conference, urban spiritual retreat, etc.)
- Foster relationships with local TWU/LLC alumni and develop ways of supporting their connections with Christian community in Ottawa and surrounding areas
- Develop and consult with an alumni committee to plan networking events and encourage ongoing Christian fellowship and formation
- Assist the ED in the development of various seminar series, a yearly lecture, a yearly colloquium, and other efforts to advance TWU’s mission, vision and strategic plan in Ottawa
- Network with Ottawa area youth and young adult ministries to raise the profile of the LLC by serving youth people in and around Ottawa
- Assist the ED in networking with and serving leaders in Ottawa area churches and ministries.

***Supports to Other Staff**
- Support the Program Coordinator in the administration of conference and facility bookings and accommodation rentals at the LLC
- Support Community Life Coordinator as they facilitate community life and student fellowship at the LLC
- Assist the Facilities Coordinator as needs arise
- Assist the Executive Director in the ongoing cultivation of field placement partnerships and the maintenance of various relationships and partnerships in the Capital Region.

**The Person**

**Skills and Abilities**
- Good communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Strong relationship-building skills and a high interest in networking
- Administrative office skills with accurate word processing and software skills (Outlook, Firefox, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Adobe).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of temperaments, personalities and nationalities.
- Organizational skills.
- Friendly, pleasant outlook in a busy and challenging environment.
- Valid and in good standing driver’s license.
- Ability to work under schedule, time and budget pressures.
- Ability in both official languages an asset.

**Personal**

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

Warm-hearted, dedicated, committed and mature evangelical Christian with a keen desire to serve in family, church, work and community. A firm commitment to TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, a pleasant personality with a positive and friendly attitude in the midst of a very busy and challenging atmosphere.

**Servant-Leader Way of Life**: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

**Key Internal Interactions**

**Reports**: Various student employee positions

**Reports to**:Executive Director of the Laurentian Leadership Centre

**Standards & Requirements**

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