Job Description

Description :

The Community Liaison Worker will participate in programs, which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seed\xe2\x80\x99s diverse community.

The interns\xe2\x80\x99 primary role will be to promote education and awareness to the wider public on local social issues such as poverty and homelessness. Specifically, they will run SeedServe, an inner-city immersion educational experience for youth groups who will serve and learn with The Mustard Seed community. They will support The Mustard Seeds\xe2\x80\x99 basic services, including a food bank depot, meal programs and clothing center.

Location: Edmonton

Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full Time (May-September)
Hourly Rate: $18.00 hourly

Schedule: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: Community Engagement and Volunteer Services Manager
Number of Positions to Fill: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth
• Promote the SeedServe program to youth pastors, colleges, and churches
• Liaise with the leaders of groups attending the SeedServe programs
• Jointly organize activities with the external and internal resources
• Deliver Community Engagement workshops and presentations, as needed
• Discuss with youth in SeedServe important subjects including crime prevention in their communities
• Facilitate learning opportunities to help youth better understand the issues of poverty and homelessness in their own community and equip youth to deepen their engagement with local agencies and causes
• Represent The Mustard Seed to the worker\xe2\x80\x99s community of faith
• Attend staff meetings and other training as required
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness in churches and the community
• Empathy for the poor and a desire for greater understanding concerning poverty and justice issues in an urban center
• Completing post-secondary studies in ministry, social work, education, community development, youth and childcare studies, or a related program
• Strong computer, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Interest and skills in recreational activities such as sports or gardening is an asset
• Strong team building and leadership skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 40 hours per week; some evening and weekend hours maybe required to accommodate the hours of the community impact centres
• Facilitating multi-day service-learning experiences for students throughout the summer
• Support in the design, promotion, and evaluation of summer programming
• Working environment will include indoor and outdoor activities, office work on computer, lifting and some travel will be required
• Physical and mental effort will be moderate

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract
• Position is conditional on Canada Summer Jobs funding and number of hours or weeks may be subject to change
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed\xe2\x80\x99s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS

• Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met
• Be between 18 and 30 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
• International students are not eligible participants
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