Reports to: Program Coordinator
Position Type: Full-Time 30 hrs per week
Compensation: To be negotiated
Job Summary: The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for engaging with communities across Canada, raising awareness about the project, and recruiting participants. This role involves developing outreach strategies, building partnerships, and ensuring that the project is well-promoted within target communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine community outreach strategies to effectively promote the project and its objectives across diverse communities.
- Organize, plan, and actively participate in community events, workshops, information sessions, and local fairs to raise awareness about the project and its benefits.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local organizations, community centres, schools, and other stakeholders to enhance community engagement and support participant recruitment.
- Recruit participants by effectively communicating the project’s goals, benefits, and opportunities through various outreach activities, ensuring that recruitment targets are met.
- Design, produce, and distribute promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, social media content, and newsletters, to maximize visibility and engagement within the community.
- Manage and maintain an up-to-date database of community contacts, potential participants, and partner organizations, ensuring that all information is accurate and accessible for future outreach efforts.
- Provide regular updates and detailed reports on outreach activities, participant recruitment, and community engagement to the Program Coordinator and other project staff.
- Collaborate with other project staff, including the Program Coordinator and Communications Team, to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to community engagement and outreach.
- Conduct outreach through various channels, including digital platforms, community meetings, and direct outreach, to ensure broad and inclusive participation from all target demographics.
- Develop and lead volunteer programs and initiatives that support community outreach activities, including recruiting, training, and managing volunteers. ∙ Engage with diverse populations, ensuring that outreach strategies are culturally sensitive and inclusive, and address the unique needs of different community groups.
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of outreach efforts, using feedback and data to make informed adjustments and improvements to outreach strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community inquiries and provide timely, accurate information about the project, its activities, and how community members can get involved.
- Coordinate and host focus groups or community forums to gather input and feedback from community members, which will inform the project’s direction and outreach efforts.
- Work closely with media outlets and influence to generate positive media coverage and public interest in the project. Develop and implement strategies to sustain long-term engagement with community partners and participants, ensuring continued support and involvement beyond initial outreach activities.
- Provide support in crisis communications, and managing community relations during sensitive or challenging situations to maintain the project’s reputation and trust within the community.
- Stay informed about local community issues, trends, and events that could impact the project, and proactively adjust outreach efforts to align with these factors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or a similar role.
- Proven ability to engage and build relationships with diverse community groups and organizations.
Job Skills:
- Community Engagement: Expertise in developing and executing strategies that effectively engage communities and encourage participation in the project.
- Digital Literacy Skills
- Networking: Strong networking skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to various audiences. - Event Coordination: Skills in organizing and leading community events, workshops, and meetings that promote the project and engage participants.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Deep understanding of cultural differences and the ability to create outreach strategies that are inclusive and respectful of diverse populations.
Promotional Material Development: Proficiency in creating and distributing effective promotional materials across multiple channels, including print and digital media. - Data Management: Experience in maintaining databases of contacts, participants, and partners, ensuring data is organized and accessible for outreach efforts.
- Public Speaking: Comfortable speaking in public settings, including delivering Volunteer
- Management: Experience in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to support outreach activities and enhance community engagement.
- Problem-solving: Proactive problem-solving skills to address challenges in outreach and participant recruitment, ensuring continuous progress toward goals.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve project objectives.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust outreach strategies in response to changing community needs, project goals, and external factors
Please Contact Love Nwigwe at 403-872-6257