Job Description

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a non-profit organization, offering a wide range of supportive programs and services that address the diverse needs of local residents. Located on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations, we are a volunteer driven community-funded agency with a unique focus on neighbours supporting neighbours.

The Community Engagement Supervisor requires an adaptable, organized, and experienced person who is committed to building positive relationships with residents with a focus on community engagement and volunteering.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Works within community to draw on the assets that individuals have to share and supports community members to initiate and lead programs and services to address community needs.

Works towards building strong relationships with residents that strengthen community engagement and results in volunteer-led programs and activities.

Develops and maintains relationships with community partners that lead to community engagement opportunities and activities.

In collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator and BNH team, plans and implements BNH-wide events and activities

Assists with developing training material/programs/events for volunteers.

Works with the team to ensure that BNH volunteers are recognized and feel appreciated.

Supports volunteers to develop, promote, implement programs and events (on site and virtually).

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in recreation leadership, social service, business administration, non-profit management, community development or equivalent work/education experience

Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding diversity and multiculturalism.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Community development experience with 1-2 years event planning/coordination experience

Demonstrated experience with technology including data base management and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Publishers and PowerPoint).

Current Basic First Aid certification.

A current clear criminal record check.

Driver's license with access to a care required

Second language (an asset).

Food safe certificate (an asset).

Location:

South Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Accountability:

This position reports to the Coordinator of Community Engagement.

Hours & Pay Rate:

20 Hours per week - Flexible - Some weekends and evening work. The wage rate is $24.09/hour.

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Deadline:

Until the position is filled

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.09 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person