Community Resource Program Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - Independent Living Waterloo Region

Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY:


Independent Living Waterloo Region

Community Resource Program

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Community Resource Program Coordinator

Independent Living Waterloo Region (ILWR) is a non-profit organization that provides support to people with disabilities by assisting and empowering them to eliminate barriers to independent living.

Through a variety of programs, ILWR partners with people with disabilities to help them lead full, active, and independent lives while promoting accessibility and inclusion in our community.

Independent Living Waterloo Region is seeking a Community Resource Program
Coordinator who is passionate about fundraising and event planning.

This position reports to the Manager of Independent Living Resources; working with team members and supporting ILWR to secure funding for the Community Resource Program (CRP).

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Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Fund Development strategy.
• Plan and implement fundraising events.
• Support existing fundraising events and activities.
• Promote and expand our Community Donations program.
• Provide support to existing peerbased activities.
• Represent ILWR in community engagements.
• Compile statistics and Key Performance Indicators.

Requirements:

• Postsecondary education in a related field and/or employment experience in fundraising and event planning.
• Understanding of barriers and challenges faced by individuals who experience disability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.
• Comfort in speaking with small and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

Job Details:


Status:
Part-Time, Contract (completion approximately December 31, 2024), some remote/hybrid work available


Hours: 24 hours per week


Ability to commute/relocate:

Kitchener, ON N2G 2B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work, required access to reliable transportation for occasional community engagement within Waterloo Region.

Starting Wage:
$20.75/Hour

ILWR is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our accessibility policies and the AODA.

Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 4 months

Part-time hours: 24 per week


Salary:
$20.75 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2G 2B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2G 2B4