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Community Animator

 

Compensation: 

To be negotiated

The Community Animator is responsible for providing comprehensive coordination, organizational support, research and analytical services, to the Social Planning Council in consultation with professional staff, volunteers (Board and Committee members) and partner agencies.

The Community Animator is expected to:

• Assist community organizations in the development of their capacity to advocate;
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate social policies, programs, services and needs;
• Be prepared to interpret government policies and formulate alternatives;
• Provide research, training and supervision for SPCW partners;
• Access information, analysis and primary data for SPCW use;
• Contribute to SPCW publications, workshops, consultations and presentations;
• Work with Board members to design, implement and evaluate action plans;
• Supervise students and interns in their placement at SPCW when needed;
• Collaborate with colleagues locally and nationally on joint projects/campaigns;
• Support other SPCW staff and volunteers on projects and programs; and
• Plan and implement tasks as assigned by the SPCW Executive Director.

REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to social justice (human rights, social equity etc.);
• Understanding of the social, economic and political relations of Winnipeg, and particularly of poverty and its causes;
• Experience working with a diversity of individuals and community organizations;
• Strong communication skills – spoken, written and through social media;
• Organized and capable of project management; and
• Familiar with and competent in using basic Microsoft software.

Contact for more information: info at spcw.mb.ca
Send application/resume: dlewycky at  spcw.mb.ca