Community Outreach, Partnership and Student Engagement Coordinator

Community Outreach Partnership and Student Engagement Coordinator
COMPETITION NO. SS26-36

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:

Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity
Payband: Band G;Starting Rate: $34.60; Four Year Rate: $39.93
Department: Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon Fri
Reporting To: Executive Dean
Campus Location: Whitby
Vacancy Status: newvacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Community Outreach and Partnership Coordinator is responsible fordeveloping coordinating and promoting community engagement initiativesoutreach activities industry partnerships and experiential learningopportunities on behalf of the Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeshipthe Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Sciences and the Faculty ofScience and Engineering Technology.

The incumbent also administers faculty scholarship programs bycoordinating scholarship opportunities managing application and selectionprocesses maintaining relationships with scholarship providers and supportingscholarship recipients throughout the academic year.

The incumbent coordinatesthe Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) initiative providing coordination andoversight for activities that support recruitment retention networkingmentorship and leadership development opportunities for women pursuing careersin the skilled trades.

Community Outreach Partnership Development and Engagement:

• Serve as the primary contact for community outreach partnership and engagement initiatives. Develop and maintain relationships with school boards secondary schools industry partners employers community organizations government agencies and sector associations.
  
• Identify establish and coordinate partnership opportunities that support student recruitment experiential learning community engagement and Faculty of STA/HHS/SET strategic priorities.
  

• Represent the Faculties at community events conferences career fairs trade shows industry events and other outreach activities to promote educational pathways and careers in STEM skilled trades hospitality horticulture and engineering. Plan and deliver presentations workshops information sessions campus visits and tours for prospective students parents educators community groups and external partners.

Event Planning andCoordination:

• Coordinate faculty outreach events both on and off campus.
  
• Lead planning and logistics for initiatives such as Women on Site Level Up Skills Ontario Camps Science Rendezvous STEM workshops High school engagement activities. Work closely with Associate Deans Program Coordinators faculty and staff to identify presenters facilitators and volunteers.
  
• Coordinate facility bookings catering registrations risk management requirements marketing materials supplies transportation and event evaluations.
  
• Plan and host WIST meetings workshops networking events guest speaker sessions mentorship activities and recruitment initiatives.

Marketing Communicationsand Social Media:

• Develop and maintain the social media presence for the Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Sciences and Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology.
  
• Create and publish content for social media platforms including LinkedIn Instagram and other approved channels.
  
• Promote Faculty events student success stories industry partnerships scholarship opportunities community engagement activities and program initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with faculty staff students alumni and external partners to gather content and develop promotional materials.

• Coordinate photography videography and social media coverage at events and outreach activities.

Scholarship ProgramAdministration:

• Coordinate Faculty scholarship opportunities in collaboration with Advancement and Financial Aid.
  
• Liaise with scholarship sponsors and donors.
  
• Promote scholarship opportunities to students. Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a three-year diploma or degree in Communications Marketing Public Relations Business Administration Community Development Education or a related field.
  
• A minimum of three-years of work experience in community engagement outreach partnership development event planning recruitment stakeholder relations education or a related field.
  
• Experience working within a post-secondary education non-profit government or industry environment would be considered an asset.
  
• Experience in stakeholder engagement event planning presentations and digital communications is required. Experience supporting student engagement leadership development community outreach or equity-focused initiatives as well as creating multimedia content and working with underrepresented groups is considered an asset.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on July 29 2026. Competition number SS26-36.

Contact Us T:905.721.3073
C Wing Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.

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