Community Liaison Worker (Canada Summer Job)

The Mustard SEED Society•Kamloops, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement & Events Worker will participate in programs and facilitate community-related events, which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seed’s diverse community. The position will promote education and awareness to the wider public on local social issues such as poverty and homelessness. Specifically, they will help run educational programs, inner-city immersion educational experiences, with youth and adults who will serve and learn with The Mustard Seed community. They will support the development of social issues walks, volunteer engagement, and 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 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
Strong team building and leadership skills
Must be currently enrolled in fulltime in a post-secondary program and fully intending to return to fulltime studies in the fall of 2025
Between the ages of 15 - 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
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
Valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and Employment Security Check is required
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Nice To Haves

Support in the design, promotion, and evaluation of summer programming

Responsibilities

Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth
Promote experiential learning programs to youth pastors, colleges, and churches
Jointly organize events & 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
Be the first point of contact for volunteers; creating a welcoming atmosphere and a culture of hospitality.
Maintaining and supporting volunteer roles
Maintaining and inputting information into volunteer database
Represent The Mustard Seed to the worker’s community
Attend staff meetings and other training as required
Other duties as assigned