The position of the Community Engagement Assistant requires a positive, energetic, and experienced person interested in addressing social isolation through the development of programs and events. The Assistant is responsible for working with the team to plan, implement and support a wide range of community engagement activities for a diverse community. This role involves: planning and implementing weekly activities, promoting activities, supporting volunteers, and providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for participants to engage in activities. This is a federal grant, which requires the applicant to be between 19 and 30 years of age.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes BNH program philosophy by ensuring programs have the opportunities to interconnect and achieve participant integration across program areas.
• In consultation with the Community Development team, plans and implements activities/events/programs/opportunities for community members to increase their engagement.
• Works with staff team to identify gaps in services and recruit volunteers to address the needs.
• Plans, implements, promotes via Social Media, Websites and posters, evaluates programs and events.
• Works within budget limits.
• Works with and provides leadership to volunteers.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and training sessions.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and acts as a role model and mentor.
• Assists with front reception and information referral.
• Assists with BNH Programs when needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding diversity and multiculturalism.
• Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft office, Social Media, Word Press, Zoom, and Canva.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• 1-2 years’ experience event planning.
• Current Basic 1st Aid certification.
• Current criminal record search.
• Second language (an asset).
• Level 1 FoodSafe certificate (an asset).
• Class 5 and 4 Driver’s License (an asset).

Hours of Work & Rate of Pay:

• The Summer Community Engagement Assistant must work 35 hours a week
  • (including some evenings and weekends).
• The wage is $20.21/hr. -- 4% holiday pay will be added.
• This position starts on June 24 at 35 hours weekly and ends after 8 weeks (until August 16) with no time off during contract dates.

Accountability: The Summer Community Engagement Assistant reports to and is supported by the Summer Community Engagement Supervisor and Youth Coordinator.