Community Outreach Coordinator (12 month Maternity Leave)

We are an engaged rural and agricultural community inspired by the unique and diverse qualities of our people and environment. Our mission is to provide high quality services in support of a healthy, safe, and vibrant rural community.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Legislative/Community and AG Services, this position is accountable for the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of Community Service programs for the County. Serves as a liaison, audit, and control point with respective boards; identifies, facilitates, and oversees community development, grants, opportunities and activities; develops community focused strategies and operational plans pertinent to the County. Administration of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreement involving the development and use of County recreational facilities, programs and services; provide support and assistance to the community and County by coordinating the recreation, preventative social services and library/arts/culture divisions.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develops and coordinates support for community organizations while assisting them with delivering initiatives for County residents
• Administers the County’s Community Services, FCSS, Recreation and Culture programs
• Contributes to the development and management of capital and operating budgets pertaining to the department
• Works collaboratively with the Communications Coordinator, Economic Development/Marketing Officer and other departments in delivering Community Outreach initiatives. This includes planning and hosting workshops, written communications and marketing of such service areas.

The Candidate:

• A Pro-active professional with a proven record of adding value to family, community and protective support services; a post-secondary degree in human services, social services or a related field is desirable;

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a Municipal setting or human services area related to community and protective services is desirable;

• Experience with development of communication pieces, website and/or social media management, organizing community events and/or workshops.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills; proven policy and strategic thinking and leadership experience;

• Ability to facilitate results by supporting and interfacing with volunteer organizations, appointed boards, government officials and technical staff;

• Solid understanding of community based, preventative social development, volunteer management, protective service and crime prevention, and active living/leisure programs.

• Valid Alberta operating license – no more than 6 demerits