We are seeking a full-time Community Host to join our team to help set a welcoming, respectful, and safe tone for our building located at 580 Main Street. As a member of the bargaining unit Unifor Local 191, the ideal candidate will be available to work on a full-time basis (7:00 am – 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday) and will be able to start immediately.

Specifically, the Community Host will:

• Greet all visitors respectfully and provide information and referral.
• Participate in the development and management of organizational safety and security policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide knowledge of both internal and external resources that can provide support to community guests that may be in need of services that UWW does not provide.
• Develop relationships with service providers and community resources in the immediate neighborhood.
• Maintain hospitable/welcoming appearance of main floor common areas.
• Manage the rental meeting space
• Achieve the transition of community host activities between full time and part-time/ casual community hosts.
• Manage the use of the visitor and staff parking lots.
• Participate in regular department or team meetings.
• Assist others in the organization by completing other duties as assigned.

As the successful candidate, you will have a demonstrated ability to work respectfully with a diverse range of individuals. You will also possess the following:

• Grade 12 education or equivalency.
• Minimum of five years experience working with the public, preferably as a security guard or in a similar capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Current certificate in Emergency First Aid/CPR.
• Certificate in non-violent crisis intervention or conflict resolution.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to take initiative and demonstrate imagination and resourcefulness.
• Copies of a criminal record check and a provincial child abuse registry check, both conducted within the last year.

Please forward your résumé and cover letter by Friday, September 27, 2013 to:

Cindy Stephenson, Director, Organizational Development
United Way of Winnipeg 580 Main Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba | R3B 1C7 Fax: (204) 453-6198 | Email: careers@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca