Community Engagement Facilitator

Community Engagement Facilitator

Terra is a dynamic community based organization that responds to the issues and challenges that young people face related to pregnancy and parenting.

Terra is seeking a Community Engagement Facilitator to promote opportunities for volunteer community engagement within Terra and to manage the in-kind donations program for the agency.  This role serves as the key link to organizations/businesses and community groups expressing an interest to provide in-kind goods/services and donations to Terra.  This is a part time position of 15 – 20 hours/week.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies targeted or specific in-kind support for the agency’ s clients
  • Manages relationships with community partners, groups or agencies involved in support activities
  • Identifies opportunities to connect with corporate organizations that have a focus or program of social responsibility or community support 
  • Responds to inquiries regarding potential in-kind donations
  • Coordinates the pick-up of donations or other community donation contributions with close coordination and communication with the Volunteer Services Facilitator
  • Monitors, tracks and stores in-kind donations from individuals and groups and adheres to program reporting requirements for donations
  • Coordinates the distribution of in-kind donations to the clients served through Terra’s programs and services
  • Ensures donors are appropriately recognized for in-kind contributions and participation efforts
  • Makes presentations to church groups, businesses, educational institutions and other community groups to promote and obtain support for in-kind contributions and engagement opportunities
  • Researches and presents ideas for community involvement or engagement
  • Maintains case notes and other documentation on all contact and interaction with in-kind donors and other related groups

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A diploma or equivalent post secondary education
  • Knowledge of and / or experience with churches, schools and other organizations supporting human services within the Edmonton community
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point)
  • Experience working in a not for profit environment
  • The ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to a wide range of community audiences
  • Ability to work effectively as a team as well as independently
  • Experience networking with a range of partners and community groups
  • Knowledge or awareness of the challenges faced by pregnant or parenting teens is an asset
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Salary

$20/hour for 15 – 20 hours/week

 

To apply for this opportunity, please email your résumé and cover letter describing why the position is of interest to you.
Submit your application no later than July 16, 2010 to:

 Human Resources
ehrc@telus.net