0.6FTE, 6 month term
April to October 2017

Want to do work that makes a difference?

We work to change lives. Check out our mission, vision and values on our website. Don’t forget to read about how we work with our participants and the local economy to make a difference.

Momentum staff are expected to work cooperatively with others; demonstrate flexibility in organizing work; have good communication skills; and demonstrate thoughtfulness in decision making.

Staff must be non-judgmental and receptive in approach and reflect genuine concern, respect and commitment towards the individual, family and community.

The Organization

Momentum is an award winning and nationally recognized community economic development organization utilizing innovative approaches to poverty reduction. Thrive is a community leadership initiative of Momentum, which works with local economy leaders, entrepreneurs, and neighbourhood champions to build a thriving, resilient and inclusive economy for all. This year
Momentum (Thrive) is pleased to be a host partner for EconoUs2017; a national Community Economic Development gathering.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide event planning support for EconoUs2017
• Provide fund development support for EconoUs2017
• Provide onsite support for EconoUs2017
• Develop content for EconoUs2017 and Thrive communications
• Manage social media content for EconoUs2017 and Thrive

Who we’re looking for:

A dynamo! You see yourself as an efficient multitasker capable of providing logistical support for a large conference (September 13 – 15). You are self-motivated and excel working independently. You love to write and find ease in navigating social media platforms.

What you need to do it well:

• You have demonstrated organization skills
• You have event planning experience
• You have strong oral and written communication skills
• You have experience managing social media content for organizations

Key Areas of Responsibility

Provide event planning and onsite support for EconoUs2017

• Recruit and coordinate volunteers
• Develop a participant kit that aligns with the values of EconoUs
• Develop a conference map and signage based on a campus model approach
• Support administration of bursary applications
• Support logistics for exhibitors
• Be onsite during EconoUs2017 to assist with set up, delivery, and take down.

Provide fund development support

• Draft sponsorship agreements
• Support management of sponsorship agreements

Develop content for EconoUs and Thrive communications

• Creative writing for EconoUs and Thrive including blogs
• Creative writing for Thrive newsletters
• Support content development for www.thrivecalgary.org

Manage social media content for EconoUs and Thrive

• Develop, schedule and post content on social media based on communication plans for EconoUs and Thrive
• Social media engagement to grow followers for Thrive

To Apply

Please forward resume with covering letter:

Via e-mail to: job at momentum.org.
State competition number in subject line of email
Attention: Hiring Committee
Competition Number: MOM0301

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

Applicants must state salary expectations in their cover letter.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer. Persons from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To see why Momentum is a great place to work and what we have to offer visit www.momentum.org