Community Liaison Worker

Action for Healthy Communities • Edmonton, AB

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is available through the Canada Summer Job Grant. To be eligible to apply, you must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. 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, and 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.
Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) is a non-profit charitable organization working in Alberta since 1995 to strengthen community capacity and build healthier and stronger communities. The AHC’s objective is to improve the lives of individuals and communities in which they live through provision of public education and other capacity building initiatives to enable them to enhance their own lives.
Job Summary
The Business Development & Marketing Assistant will support a 16-week initiative focused on promoting Alberta’s small businesses through marketing, client engagement, community outreach, and administrative support. The role will assist with program promotion, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, client communication, and data entry to help increase program visibility and support entrepreneurs. This role is central to an 8-week transformative project focused on empowering Alberta's small businesses. They will be instrumental in a groundbreaking initiative that seamlessly integrates community development with robust business growth and innovative marketing. strategies to promote Empower Program

Requirements

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
• Must 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.
• Must 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.
• Education or training in Business, Marketing, Communications, Community Development, Administration, or a related field.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), online platforms, social media tools, and design tools such as Canva.
• Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting clients, community programs, events, or outreach activities is an asset.
• Confident presentation, networking, and facilitation skills are an asset.
• Experience with data entry, administrative tasks, and client tracking systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing campaigns and outreach activities to promote the program and local entrepreneurs.
• Create content for social media, newsletters, and website updates.
• Assist with client communication, follow-ups, and engagement activities.
• Support workshops, events, networking activities, and community outreach initiatives.
• Help build relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate client records, data entry, and reporting support.
• Assist with administrative tasks, meeting coordination, and program logistics.
• Support event setup/takedown and attend program-related activities as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree