Community Development Worker (Seeds of Leadership)

Employment Type: Canada Summer Job - Contract full time

Duration: 8 weeks
Age: 15 - 30

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

We are a charitable organization focused on inspiring and enabling young leaders to shape a better future. We are looking for a creative, detailed oriented, and positive individual, with a desire to have an impact on the development of youth. Someone with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and translate them into fresh, current, and youth-friendly material.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community outreach strategies to engage and connect with diverse community groups, stakeholders, and partners.
• Establish and nurture relationships with local organizations, businesses, schools, and community leaders to promote collaboration and support for the organization's initiatives.
• Plan and execute outreach activities to raise awareness about the organization's mission and services within the community.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that community perspectives are considered in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, serving as a point of contact for inquiries, requests, and feedback.
• Develop and maintain a database of community contacts, partners, and resources to facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration.
• Track and report on the success of community outreach initiatives, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Stay informed about community trends, issues, and opportunities, and make recommendations for adapting outreach strategies accordingly.

Attitude and Qualifications

• Optimistic mindset
• Hunger for excellence
• Strong critical thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• People smart