Community Outreach Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Sunshine Centres for Seniors

Sunshine Centres for Seniors

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sunshine Centres for Seniors is a non-profit organization providing social, recreational and health promotion day programs for seniors in the Greater Toronto Area.

Our mission is to reduce social isolation, improve the health and well-being of older adults and to empower them to lead meaningful and connected lives in which they are engaged and participating in the community.

We provide programs at 7 different sites across downtown Toronto as well as our unique flagship program, Camp Sunshine on Ward's Island.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunshine Centres is also offering online virtual programs.

The Opportunity:

Now that the community is re-opening, our organization aims to revitalize and renew our in-person programs by conducting extensive outreach to seniors in the community.

We have one (1) opening for an eight-month part-time contract position hours per week) as a Community Outreach Coordinator.

We're seeking a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic individual with extensive experience in community outreach and who is passionate about making a difference.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will plan and deliver a variety of innovative outreach strategies and information pop-up events in neighbourhoods where Sunshine

Centres offers programs.

The goal of these events is to increase awareness about our programs, give seniors the opportunity to experience a sampling of our activities, and encourage them to become involved either as participants or volunteer.

The Coordinator will design and implement outreach initiatives to reach marginalized and isolated seniors.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement outreach, promotion, and marketing of the Sunshine Centres' programs to encourage participation and engagement;
Actively seek out opportunities to promote Sunshine's programs within low

- income seniors' buildings and surrounding areas in the downtown core;

Organize popup events in St. James Town, Regent Park, and other downtown neighbourhoods;
Responsibly and efficiently maintain and organize statistics and budget;
Positively represent Sunshine Centres in the community as well as foster our organization's mission and inclusive culture;
Contribute energy and passion to the collective work of Sunshine Centres for Seniors.

Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in, community services, gerontology, recreation and leisure studies, social services, or similar field of study;
Experience with developing and implementing outreach strategies;
Experience with community development, public relations, and event planning;
Experience working with seniors including marginalized seniors and those from diverse cultures and backgrounds;
Strong autonomy, initiative and leadership skills;
Welldeveloped time management, problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
An openness to all challenges presented and the flexibility to adapt to ever changing situations and prioritize tasks and job requirements;
Levelheaded with the ability to work under tight and changing deadlines;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Highly organized and enthusiastic with a strong ability to multitask;
Skills and experience in developing and maintaining new and existing community contacts and partnerships.
Creative problemsolving abilities and an openness to try new approaches and strategies to achieve goals.

Sunshine Centres for Seniors is a diverse, inclusive organization.

We welcome interest from ethno-cultural communities, newcomers and refugees, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, individuals from official minority language communities and all other diverse communities.

Interested applicants should submit a
résumé and
cover letter to
:Anita Bloom, Associate Executive Director. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$26.00-$27.60 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All seniors, volunteers and staff members are required to wear a mask and to have two vaccines against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate: