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Part Time – 9 month term position

Outreach Coordinator – Business Development Services (BDS) programs

Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (SEED) is a community economic development organization. We operate programs that help low-income individuals and groups start or expand existing businesses, and assist participants to save for and invest in personal assets.

SEED is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for two Business Development Services programs: Recognition Counts–Loans for Skilled Immigrants and BEST –Business & Enterprise Support & Training. The successful candidate will possess a strong outreach and marketing background and will be responsible to contact organizations and institutions to arrange presentations to provide information to potential clients about both programs including eligibility criteria, application process and program specific details.



Post-secondary education in marketing, business or a related discipline is required, plus a minimum of 1 year experience working with people living on a low income in addition to a strong facilitation background . This position requires, excellent oral communication skills, exceptional planning and organizing ability. The ability to work as part of a team in a non-profit environment is required.

SEED Winnipeg Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are encouraged to self identify in cover letter. Salary range is $20 K to $23 K for the 9 months term and is based on qualifications and experience. SEED offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00PM, June 27, 2014 to:

SEED Winnipeg Inc.



Attention: BDS Selection Committee

80 Salter Street

Winnipeg, MB R2W 4J6

Email: hr@seedwinnipeg.ca

Fax: 204-927-9930

SEED thanks all those who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.seedwinnipeg.ca
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Newcomer Outreach Worker


Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking for a Newcomer Outreach Worker for our Youth Program serving teens 12-18 years old. This is a full time position (37.5 hours a week). Wage is $17/hour.
The Newcomer Outreach Worker will be responsible for recruiting and supporting newcomer youth in attending our Youth Programs as well as co-coordinating the Youth Program. The Youth Program runs Monday to Friday 6:30 to 9:30. This position works closely with the Youth Program Coordinator to enhance and support newcomers in programming. The outreach worker will support in newcomer integration into youth programming at the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre (MERC).
 Requirements:
  Experience organizing programming for 12-18 year olds



 Education or training in coaching, teaching or recreational programming

 Be able to provide clear direction and feed back to volunteers, Jr. Staff and youth participants

 Have an in depth understanding of inner city communities and the issues facing newcomer youth

 Be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

 Enjoy team work and be willing to assist other youth program leaders

 Be able to provide a current criminal record check and child registry check

 Be able to work afternoons/evenings

 Drivers Licence
 Assets:
  Current First aid, CPR training



 Class 4 drivers licence

 Experience in coaching sports or supervisory experiences

 Creativity and ambition

 Experience working with newcomer youth

 Leadership skills
 Duties Include:
  Advertising the program to community households, schools and other locations where newcomer youth attend



 Providing supports and resources to newcomer youth and their families

 Finding ways to build belonging – connecting new comer youth to the community, the people in their community and helping them play a role in making it a positive place to live.

 Helping to run Youth Program Monday to Friday

 Supervising volunteers and Jr. Staff

 Keeping statistical records, a log book and writing reports
 615 Ellice Avenue •Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0A4 •spenceneighbourhood.org •phone 204.783.5000 •fax 204.775.1802 •Notre Dame •Balmoral •Portage •Agnes •
  

The Spence Neighbourhood Association would like to encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:	July 4, 2014 at 4:00pm
SUBMIT RESUME & COVER LETTER TO:	Spence Neighbourhood Association Attention: Jamil Mahmood 615 Ellice Ave, R3G 0A4 E-mail: jamil@spenceneighbourhood.org

Position Overview

The Outreach Coordinator provides marketing support to the Business Development Services (BDS) department to promote the different programs. This position is responsible to coordinate marketing activities for two our programs: Recognition Counts (RC) -as outlined on the Marketing Plan- and for BEST (Business & Enterprise Support & Training). The Outreach Coordinator reports to the Recognition Counts (RC) Program Manager and is part of the Business Development Services team. Core Competencies	Level
Understanding of Community Economic Development	Intermediate
Knowledge/network of community resources	Advanced
Planning & organizing	Intermediate
Critical thinking/judgement	Intermediate
Communication skills (written & oral)	Advanced
Computer literacy	Intermediate
Fostering Diversity & Respect	Intermediate
Initiative	Intermediate
Quality	Intermediate
Collaboration & teamwork	Intermediate
Participative management	Intermediate
Conflict management	Intermediate
Balance	Intermediate
Participant-client focus	Basic
Continuous learning	Intermediate