Community Coordinator

Job title:

Community Coordinator

Company

City of Edmonton

Job description

This position works to develop community relationships and create dialogue and information sharing to build citizen support and capacity for reuse and waste reduction. This is done through administration of a grant program, partnership management, stakeholder communication and coordinating communications. Reuse and waste reduction are primary goals for the Waste Services Branch’s strategic plan.What will you do?

• Identify stakeholders both internal and external that are working to support waste reduction and reuse in Edmonton and provide recommendations to the supervisor regarding future partnership opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to support waste reduction and reuse branch initiatives by working together, with their member base to address misinformation in their communities
• Use partnerships to solicit feedback on waste initiatives that can be integrated into educational programming to help ease confusion and provide better customer-centered service
• Gather data and writes reports on stakeholder/partnership relationships, communications and updates for the supervisor
• Creates and maintains a stakeholder database, including determining what information to store and the most effective and secure method to obtain and store the information
• Liaise with the Reuse Centre Operations Coordinator to ensure that partnership individuals comply with branch and corporate policies
• Attend co-sponsored events or networking events and acts as a spokesperson for the Reuse Centre, as needed
• Review/screen grant proposals to ensure they meet the minimum mandatory eligibility criteria
• Coordinate communications with potential applicants to assist with grant completion, including acting as a main point of contact for applicants, answering inquiries and ensuring timely information is given to grantees
• Maintain and verifies receipts and payment records, and reviews invoices
• Prepare monthly reports on the funded project status and submits them to the Program Coordinator
• Develop policy and procedures around the grant process, and provide ongoing feedback on potential innovations and/or updates to the process
• Creates marketing materials for the grant and sends to potential applicants or identified partner groups
• Responds to media inquiries as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma (or higher or equivalent) in Recreation, Education, Leisure, Business Administration or a related discipline with training in program development
• Minimum one (3) year of experience in program delivery

Assets:

• Experience in grant administration, community activation and/or partnership development
• Standard First Aid & CPR certifications

Skills required for success:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to internal and external partners
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders, including the colleagues, leaders, the public and community partners
• Ability to exercise tact, sound judgment, compassion and firmness in difficult situations
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions based on established policies and procedures
• Ability to collaborate with external and internal partners to share/receive information and achieve branch goals
• Ability to apply skills in research and problem solving to gather information, develop reports/summaries and provide recommendations
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications, including Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides etc)
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionConditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefitsUp to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.Salary: $39.153 – $49.215 (Hourly); $68,977.800 – $86,704.530 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: NC/MM

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:45:41 GMT

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