DMSMCA is a non-profit, community renewal organization serving two inner city neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. We are seeking a Community Programs Coordinator to oversee programming in the areas of greening and environment, community building, wellbeing, and safety. This person will be driven to see positive change in our neighbourhoods, and rooted in a community development approach. Their strengths would include relationship building, facilitation of meetings and training or events, and a sensitivity to the historical, demographic, social and economic realities of our neighbourhood. They will be comfortable with collaborative work but also able to manage time and priorities for their own work. They would either have some knowledge of these program areas but also have a willingness to learn from best practices and the input given by our community.

Our vision is to take a holistic community approach that encompasses environmental sustainability, social justice and community development towards the issues of neighbourhood wellbeing, safety, greening and environment. We provide tools and resources, organise and empower residents and build stronger ties between people, connecting them with their community and the environment. We work with residents and stakeholders towards the social, cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable renewal and revitalization of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods. 

Job Responsibilities:

Program Coordination

• Coordinate the ongoing implementation of the 2016-21, 5 Year DM/SM Environment/Green Action Plan & Community Building, Wellbeing and Safety Plan.
• Coordinate and support Greening and Environment & Community Building, Wellbeing and Safety Programs, including:

                ○ Organize and support ongoing program events (e.g. senior lunches, youth programs, Our Place - Safe Space)

○     Host capacity-building workshops and community engagement events (e.g. community BBQs, safety audits, greening & active transportation events)

• Outreach, network and collaborate with various community members and stakeholders, partners and related organizations, institutions, and government departments.
• Contribute to funding proposals and reporting (in collaboration with the Executive Director) to support current and future program initiatives.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support to the relevant DMSMCA Community and Advisory Committees.
• Promote and advertise programs within the community.

General

• Provide supervision to occasional part-time greening, youth and community building staff, as required.
• Support other staff by attending DMSMCA events and activities (e.g. Spring Clean-up, AGM, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in a relevant field and/or work experience in community development/programming.
• Experience with meeting and event facilitation.
• Knowledge of and experience in Community Development and Community Economic Development.
• Pro-active leader, positive attitude, enjoys taking initiative, working independently as well as in a team.
• Proven experience delivering results on time and on budget.
• Strong organisational skills, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, and computer capability.
• Strong collaboration and networking skills.
• Ability or experience in outreach with diverse populations, working with historically marginalized populations, and knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents).

Wage:

Salaried, $17-20/hour depending on experience plus 6% paid vacation.

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours/week; some evening and weekend hours required. This is a term position until March 31, 2018 with a very strong possibility of renewal, depending on funding.

Start Date:

Immediately

DMSMCA is an equity employer; people of colour, of Aboriginal descent, are newcomers to Canada and/or live in the inner city are encouraged to apply.

Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, August 11^th, 2017 at 4 pm to:

Kemlin Nembhard, Executive Director
Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
823 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB  R3G 0C3
Fax: 772-1380     Email: director at dmsmca.ca
Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.