9-week term full-time (40 hours/week) position
DANIEL MCINTYRE / ST. MATTHEWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (DMSMCA)
DMSMCA is a non-profit community renewal organization. We work with residents and stakeholders towards social, cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable renewal and revitalization of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods.
Job Objectives and Responsibilities
Resource Centre Coordination
To staff the Resource Centre, welcoming and assisting people as they come into the Centre.
Tasks will include:
- Welcoming and directing people as they come in;
- Research available resources (pamphlets, books, videos, etc.) to place in the Resource Centre;
- Reach out to local community organisations/agencies to build up materials available in the Resource Centre as well as to develop a referral contact list/ manual;
- Assist with the development of informational materials to promote the Resource Centre;
- Assist with the organising of programming at the Resource Centre e.g. housing maintenance workshops, gardening workshops, summer youth programming, etc.
Event Planning Assistant
To assist the Communication and Outreach Coordinator in planning and organising the summer events throughout the community
Tasks will include:
- Assist with planning, organizing and putting on the community events;
- Assist with promotion and outreach to the community and community partner organizations to support the events and our work;
- Assist with attaining sponsorship and donations to support various DMSMCA events;
- Assist with the recruitment and management of community volunteers;
Qualification, Knowledge and Experience
- Background in community based planning and community initiatives implementation;
- Event planning and organizing;
- Strong organisational skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong collaboration and networking skills;
- Project Management;
- Ability to work independently;
- Computer capability
- Some knowledge of desk top publishing /design etc. (posters, flyers) would be an asset
- Knowledge and experience in Community Development approaches and practices
- Experience working with volunteers
- Understanding and appreciation of inner city communities;
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Assets
- Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents);
- Valid driver’s license and occasional access to a vehicle is an asset but not necessary; and
- Knowledge of CED principles.
Other Information: Must be between the ages 16-30. DMSMCA is an equity employer; visible minorities, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Wage: $11.50 / hour
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours/week; some evening and weekend hours required. This is a 9-week term position.
Start Date: To start immediately.
Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, May 27, 2016 at 4 pm to:
Kemlin Nembhard Executive Director
Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
823 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0C3
Email: director at dmsmca.ca
Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SOURCE: Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
