Community Engagement

Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent assists with coordinating all aspects of Association and Community Centre Events including Vic West Fest, Breakfast with Santa, Halloween Fun Fest and other seasonal and community.

Background:
The Victoria West Community Association (VWCA) is a non-profit community group that promotes the interests of the residents of the Victoria West neighbourhood. This is accomplished mainly through the many hours of volunteer work by its membership, the community and funding support from the City of Victoria.

The VWCA supports various committees and projects, including Land Use, Parks and Environment, Food Security, Governance, and Transportation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Coordinates Community Events, Community Involvement Projects, and Assignments
- Coordinate all VWCA events including small, large, and signature community events
- Work with volunteer committees to ensure events reflect the desires and needs of the community
- Assist managing all aspects of event planning meeting strict deadlines and budget demands
- Nurture and build relationships with local governments, businesses, and other partners to craft and implement creative and logístical aspects of all events
- Attend all events and acts as the key contact to ensure success
- Evaluate events through participant feedback and update checklists, templates, project plans, and other tools to streamline and simplify execution the next time a similar event is conducted
- Assist managing social media platforms
- Plan and conduct event outreach and promotional activities through online communications, digital communications, and mobile platforms
- Write content and edit text and graphic material, including flyers, brochures, newsletters and assist in coordinating the production of print/graphic materials

Administrative duties
- Organize and maintain records and reports
- Creates and distributes messages to membership as required

Examples of Work Assigned:

- Attend VWCA Board and Committee meetings, as requested, to hear community concerns, provide information about community events, and advocate for participation
- Identify, initiate, and deepen relationships with various community partners/stakeholders
- Maintain a database of local businesses and stakeholders
- Coordinate VWCA events including Breakfast with Santa, Vic West Fest, Halloween Fun-Fest, Speakers nights, and Community Garage Sales
- Manage social media platforms

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field
- Facilitation and group problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate others and work as a team member
- Previous experience in successful community engagement projects
- Demonstrated ability to work within a community setting with diverse populations, including community groups, government, professional staff, and volunteers
- Clear Criminal Record check; First Aid and CPR certifications
- Knowledgeable and passionate about community building
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Facebook, and website maintenance
- Familiarity working within a non-profit organization
- Ability to work independently, with mínimal oversight
- Ability to perform moderate physical labour.
- Flexibility and enthusiasm
- Ability to successfully manage a wide array of tasks and projects and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Compensation: $21/hour plus 4% vacation pay

Hours: Approximately 20 hours. Daytime and evening shifts are required. Hours may fluctuate due to events and the needs of the Association.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person