Start ASAP – January 19, 2018

The Community Involvement Associate will be part of the Strategic Initiatives team and will provide assistance as required to United Way’s workplace engagement programs: Day of Caring, Collection Drives, Koats for Kids, Living on the Edge, Make the Month, and other emerging initiatives. Specifically, the Community Involvement Associate will work closely with engagement staff to:

• Support program staff for workplace engagement initiatives
• Assist with managing events for both new and current initiatives, including planning, delivery, and wrap up
• Coordinate onsite Living on the Edge poverty simulation workshops
• Coordinate special initiatives such as the annual pajama drive
• Help promote opportunities for workplace engagement in the work of United Way
• Keep updated records
• Work with the program Managers to determine internal project needs and requirements including timelines, resources and required supports

You possess energy and enthusiasm, an ability to think broadly and address details, strong communication and writing skills, and a commitment to strengthening our city. You also have:

• Relevant post-secondary degree/diploma and/or at least two years of experience supporting and/or coordinating programs and events
• Strong time management skills combined with excellent attention to detail and problem solving abilities
• Ability to learn and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment and manage several tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable with technology; proficient in MS Word & Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a term, to take initiative, and demonstrate imagination and resourcefulness
• Dynamic and outgoing personality combined with the ability to collaborate closely with staff and volunteers
• Flexible schedule – available to work early mornings, later evenings, and occasional weekends
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Please forward cover letter (indicating the role and where you saw the position advertised) and résumé by Friday, August 4, 2017 directly to:

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