Community Engagement Officer Jobs

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – 2 POSITIONS

Position Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Location: Across Canada (with remote or hybrid work depending upon location)

Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: June 11, 2023

About the role:

The Community Engagement Officer reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for overseeing a range of community relations, marketing, communications, supervisory and fundraising activities. As a key member of The Zahra Foundation (TZF) team, this position also supports the volunteer program and TZF community events and special events.

Competencies and Behaviours:

In order to successfully meet the requirements of the position, the following competencies and behaviours must be demonstrated:

• Believes in and practices the mission and goals of the charity

• Ability to work as a positive team leader, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of experience and knowledge.

• Facilitates the development of new ideas and methods for program enhancement and adjusts and adapts to changes.

• Maintains a constant awareness of the “client” and exhibits recognition and appreciation of their needs with the ability to achieve results with positive outcomes for families accessing the programs.

• Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humour when personal resources are challenged.

• Supports staff in achieving results with positive outcomes for individuals and families within the various program areas.

• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner.

• Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, positive approach.

• Demonstrates a high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills.

• Maintains timely and accurate files.

• Ability to adjust to the ever-changing needs of the organization and multi-task efficiently.

• Ability to manage a diverse staff and address human resources issues appropriately.

• Demonstrates strong administrative skills and abilities.

• Commitment to related personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising community relations activities and fundraising initiatives

• Provides leadership and support to the Community Engagement team/Volunteers

• Supports activities of the Communications & Marketing team while managing all aspects of Donor Management

• Oversees community engagement events, including meetings and presentations to community organizations, and liaises with community ambassador

• Lead Fundraising activities

• Directly supervises the Volunteers and Special Events Coordinator

• Ensures effective overall administration

• Undertakes any secondary tasks and responsibilities deemed necessary for a robust Community Engagement program at TZF

• Ad hoc duties as assigned

Desired Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a related position, including previous experience in supervising and supporting a diverse staff team.

• University degree in a related field of study is considered an asset, though an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Solid understanding of non-profit organizations.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrates sensitivity and tact in interpersonal relations.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed public speaking skills.

• Proven ability to network with community resources, build relationships and create community partnerships.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

• Proficiency in French is an asset.