Community and Volunteer Engagement Worker (CSJ) - Red Deer

The Mustard SEED Society•Red Deer, AB

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community and Volunteer Engagement Worker (Canada Summer Job) will participate in programs, which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seed’s diverse community. This team is designed to recruit, train and support volunteers on behalf of The Mustard Seed program teams. This position will be responsible for assisting the volunteer coordinators in training and facilitating programs. The position will also promote education and awareness to the wider public on local social issues such as poverty and homelessness. They will support The Mustard Seeds’ basic services, including a meal program, and clothing center.

Requirements

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
Strong computer, communication and conflict resolution skills
Must be currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program and fully intending to return to fulltime studies in the fall of 2025.
Between the ages of 18 - 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
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

Nice To Haves

Interest and skills in recreational activities such as sports or gardening is an asset
Strong team building and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth and children
Promote Mustard Seed programs to youth pastors, colleges, and churches
Be the first point of contact for volunteers; creating a welcoming atmosphere and a culture of hospitality.
Maintaining and supporting volunteer roles
Assist in volunteer training and retention.
Maintaining and inputting information into volunteer database
Jointly organize activities with the external and internal resources
Deliver Community Engagement workshops and presentations, as needed
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 intern’s community of faith
Attend staff meetings and other training as required
Other duties as assigned