Research Location: Online
Commitment: Part-time, Flexible Hours, At least 5 to 10 hours per week.
Due date: Minimum: 6 Months Commitment
Role Overview
RISEC Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the successful transition of newcomers in Canada, providing them with the resources, guidance, and support they need for settlement, education, and career success. Our goal is to foster a welcoming and inclusive community for all newcomers.
Position Description
We are seeking a Community Engagement Manager to join our volunteer team. The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with other non-profit organizations, community groups, and stakeholders. This role involves identifying opportunities for collaboration, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the reach of our organization’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain relationships with other non-profit organizations, community groups, and stakeholders who share our mission of supporting newcomers.
- Partnership Development: Identify opportunities for collaboration with external organizations and work to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Networking: Attend community events, meetings, and networking sessions to promote our organization and build connections.
- Communication: Act as a point of contact for partner organizations, providing information about our services, programs, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Event Coordination: Assist in organizing joint events, workshops, or initiatives with partner organizations to support newcomers.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Executive Director/Program Director on partnership developments and community engagement activities.
- Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from partner organizations to ensure successful collaboration and identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience in community engagement, partnership development, or related fields is an asset.
- A passion for supporting newcomers and promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to attend events and meetings outside of regular working hours, if required.
- Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the challenges faced by newcomers is a plus.
Benefits
- Gain experience in community engagement and partnership development.
- Gain experience in a leadership role within a non-profit organization.
- Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact in the community.
- Develop skills in team coordination.
- Build a network with like-minded individuals and professionals in the sector.
- Potential for future employment with RISEC Community Foundation.
- Obtain a letter of reference upon successful completion of your volunteer term.
- The volunteer’s name will be credited to our website and social media community. This can be an advantage when applying for future careers.
Application Process
If you are passionate about supporting newcomers in Canada and have the skills and dedication to recruit volunteers for our job fair events, we encourage you to apply for this volunteer position. Join us in making a difference in the lives of newcomers as they embark on their journey to successful employment in Canada.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to office@risec-canada.org.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our mission.
Ready to volunteer and make a difference?
See our list of volunteer positions and complete our volunteer request form: Volunteer Request Form (jotform.com)
Management only:
Job Code: V002-042324
Type: Volunteer Work
Skill: Social Media, Management, Team Management