Coordinator

**North Shore Homelessness Task Force Overview**:
Established in 1998, the North Shore Homelessness Task Force (“task force”) provides leadership on the North Shore to meaningfully address the root causes of homelessness. The task force functions as a hub and community of practice for a wide membership by facilitating information sharing, coordination and collaboration on homelessness. Members include staff from the North Shore municipalities, Squamish Nation and Tsleil Waututh Nation, the health authority, law enforcement agencies, faith-based community members and staff from a diversity of agencies working in the non-profit sector.

These members work together to nurture collective action to address homelessness by:
1. Advocating for policy and program changes to address homelessness.

2. Building knowledge and capacity among task force organizations and individuals.

3. Serving as a community of practice for organizations and individuals.

4. Educating the public and decision-makers about homelessness and opportunities for action.

5. Taking collective action on issues related to housing and homelessness in solidarity with community members with lived and living experience.

6. Supporting existing work on homelessness in streamlined, collaborative ways.

The Coordinator role within the North Shore Homelessness Task Force and Poverty Reduction Partnership is a pivotal position responsible for driving initiatives and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders to address homelessness and poverty on the North Shore.

Under the guidance of the task force Chair and municipal staff, the Coordinator will support the mission of the task force and facilitate the development and execution of annual work plans. Their work will include leading and supporting key initiatives and events such as Connect Day, held during Homelessness Action Week, and the Homelessness Point in Time Counts and organizing regular meetings.

The Coordinator will also support the newly mobilized North Shore Poverty Reduction Partnership, whose mandate will be focused on delivering the actions within the 10-year North Shore Poverty Reduction Strategy. This work may involve fostering collaboration among members of the task force and the Poverty Reduction Partnership and coordinating potential subcommittees focused on implementation of the goals, objectives and actions within the strategies.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Strategic Plan Implementation**: Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve the goals, objectives, and actions outlined within the Strategic Plans of the North Shore Homelessness Task Force and Poverty Reduction Partnership.
- **Meeting Coordination**: Organize and support regular meetings, including agenda setting, facilitation, minute taking and follow-up on action items.
- **Capacity Building**: Implement capacity building opportunities addressing emergent needs, fostering inclusivity, and promoting a sense of belonging within the community.
- **Event Management**: Lead the organization and execution of key events such as Connect Day during Homelessness Action Week and the Homelessness Point in Time Counts.
- **Community Representation**: Represent the North Shore Homelessness Task Force at community meetings and participate in regional activities related to poverty reduction and homelessness (e.g. BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, North Shore Community Housing Action Initiative).
- **Reporting and Advocacy**: Write progress reports, present findings to diverse audiences, advocate for housing accessibility and homelessness prevention policies, and identify funding opportunities.
- **Communications**: Develop and execute a communications plan to raise awareness and profiles of the North Shore Homelessness Task Force and Poverty Reduction Partnership, including social media coverage, website management and resource development (e.g. Keeping Safe Cards).
- **Partnership Development**: Maintain strong relationships and partnerships among agencies and stakeholders serving persons experiencing and at risk of homelessness.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of three years' experience in community project management or a related field.
- Understanding of the social determinants of health and the complex social and economic issues related to poverty and homelessness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively.
- Leadership experience in multi-stakeholder projects, preferably involving individuals with lived or living experiences of poverty and homelessness.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with a track record of managing complex initiatives successfully.
- Experience with research projects, report writing and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work independently and produce accurate, timely documentation.
- Communications experience, including social media competency and website management.

**Additional Information**:

- Part-time positio