About the role
Position Summary
The Community Engagement Coordinator will help build positive relationships between JHSS and our partners, including but not limited to, peer organizations and communities we serve, with a particular focus on Indigenous communities and others who may benefit from increased access to the services JHSS has to offer. This position will work with the Director of External Relations and JHSS staff to promote JHSS programs, support communications strategies and deliver organizational events.
Primary Accountabilities
- Strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and partners across the province.
- Strengthen relationships with communities who may benefit from increased access to the services JHSS has to offer.
- Help promote and increase engagement of JHSS’s programing and services. This includes but is not limited to:
- Collaborating with JHSS staff to identify potential partnerships with Indigenous communities and Black-serving organizations to deliver Record Suspension Services.
- Helping deliver province-wide communications strategies.
- Be present at tradeshows and events to promote JHSS programs.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Working with JHSS’s external relations and senior leadership teams to:
- Support community fundraising initiatives.
- Organize community-focussed events hosted by JHSS.
- Maintain JHSS social media accounts for posts related to community awareness.
- Design, develop and implement new programing at JHSS.
- Gather client and community feed back to better tailor JHSS programing to the needs of those we serve.
- Cultivate volunteer engagement and support student practicum placements.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Diploma or degree in the Arts, Human Services, Social Work, Justice Studies, or a related field; Equivalent field experience will be considered.
- Experience in project management, community services, or justice‑related work.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals facing social or economic barriers.
- Driver’s licence is a strong asset, as significant travel may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Assets:
- Kindness
- Problem Solving
- Interest and experience in working within a team setting
- Ability to build positive relationships with community partners and participants.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Media production skills such as photography and video composition and editing, and Canva design
Additional Information
The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as the detailed description of all work assignments that may be inherent to the position.
Criminal Record Check Requirements
Your past doesn’t need to define your future. JHSS requires a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check for all eligible employees, though the presence of a criminal record will not alone preclude employment and will be investigated to determine the circumstances and the relevance.
