Women in Resource Development Corporation

**Women in Resource Development Corporation - Outreach and Engagement Coordinator**

Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) is hiring an **Outreach and Engagement Coordinator** to join their growing team in making a difference. WRDC helps women throughout Newfoundland and Labrador prepare for and achieve meaningful, positive, long-term careers in trades and technology. Founded in 1997, the organization offers a variety of programs, consultation services, and training services through funding from both the public and private sectors. The Educational Resource Centre (ERC), our charitable organization created in 2002, provides hands-on learning and career exploration opportunities for younger women and girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

**What you will be doing**

We’re making a difference, and we want you on our team
- Plan and implement outreach activities including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities
- Build and sustain relationships with current, new, and potential collaborating organizations and clients through meetings, networking opportunities, communications and events
- Coordinate the logistics of meetings and events - which includes meeting/event venues, communication, agendas, minutes, etc.
- Serve as the lead contact for all outreach communication
- Prepare and present an annual budget to the management team for community outreach activities
- Communicate outreach updates, as well as status and summary reports, to the Director and/or stakeholders on a regular basis
- Educate employers, students, agencies, members of the public, and not-for-profits about WRDC's mission and service through meetings and presentations as appropriate
- Other duties as requested

**What you will bring**
- University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline
- Relevant work experience in community outreach considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
- Ability to establish connections and build long term relationships to work collaboratively with businesses, industry associations, government, education institutions, indigenous groups, and community organizations
- Ability to collaborate with people remotely using virtual platforms
- High regard for confidentiality, quality, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision, collaborate and work effectively in a team environment; flexibility to meet workload demands
- Related experience in the not-for-profit sector and demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs, including project development, coordination, and management considered an asset
- Related experience in women centered organizations is considered an asset
- Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon employment and every two years there after

**If you’re excited about this role but your past work and lived experience doesn’t tick all the boxes for every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply**

**The Perks**

The **Outreach and Engagement Coordinator** at WRDC is a full-time salaried position with a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects the value we have for our team. In addition to a work environment that offers flexibility outside of core working hours, a hybrid in-office and work from home dynamic, and working with a supportive team, some additional benefits of working WRDC include:

- Hybrid work environment with both in office and work from home opportunities
- Group RRSP with employer matching contributions
- Group health and dental, long-term disability and life insurance
- Paid time off: 10 days of vacation time and 10 days of personal or family leave
- 14 paid statutory/provincial holidays
- Annual office closure December 25th to January 1st
- Overtime is compensated by paid time off in lieu
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Flexible work hours outside core working hours
- Annual team building weeks

**Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum**

At WRDC, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected. WRDC is committed to providing employees with flexible working arrangements to better manage and balance work and home life responsibilities.

WRDC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.