Special Projects Coordinator - Strathmore, Canada - Town of Strathmore

Town of Strathmore

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Strathmore, Canada

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Special Projects Coordinator

Full Time - Term (2 Years) (35 Hrs/Week)

Competition TOS2023-14

Strathmore is hiring
Do you have a skill for developing and implementing community programming? Want to explore and gain experience in the community development? Have a passion for inclusion and diversity?

Strathmore has an exciting opportunity seeking an experienced
Special Projects Coordinator.

Reporting to the Community Support Coordinator, this position will play an integral role in developing and implementing the Strathmore Welcoming Initiative, which aims to build community capacity to meet the needs of newcomers within our community.

Position Summary:

The Special Projects Coordinator will work with the Community and Social Development Department coordinating the Strathmore Welcoming Initiative Project for the Town of Strathmore.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Develop and foster partnerships with local service providers, community organizations, residents, and businesses
Host and facilitate regular meetings
Design, implement, and evaluate community programming and events
Event planning, coordination, and dayof support
Facilitate training educational opportunities for community partners
Develop copy to support website, marketing, and social media campaigns
Manage grant budget, activities, timeline and reporting requirements
Flexible schedule to accommodate events, programming, and meetings that are outside of work hours

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume

Postsecondary education with a focus on social services
Continual professional development in relevant field
Two years experience working for a nonprofit organization
Experience building collaborative partnerships with community organizations or service providers
Marketing and event planning experience

Our Interview questions are STAR based (Situation, Task, Action, Result) intended to assess the following behaviours:

A self starter with the ability to work independently and as a team
A passion for event and program planning
Excellent communication skills with proven examples of strong advocacy, research, development, and analysis skills
Commitment to working all major events and programming inperson

Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation.

Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.

Job Perks:

We like to have fun while we work
Opportunity to build and expand your professional profile through interesting and rewarding work
Flexible hybrid work environment for eligible roles (Yes This is one)
Access to the Town's Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Extensive employee benefits from day one

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting
Competition TOS

This competition will close on April 25th, 2023.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request._
This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future._

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Benefits: