Canada Summer Jobs Position Community Service Worker (Assistant)

Canada Summer Jobs Position: Community Service Worker (Assistant)

Full-time Contract Onsite

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Be either Canadian Permanent Resident or Refugee. International students and those who are here in Canada on a work youth or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.
• Have a valid SIN.
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

• The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
• The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
• Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
• Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows

• Conduct outreach to grassroots organizations advocacy groups cultural partners and community stakeholders involved in Pride Month and Pride 365 activities.
• Maintain communication with partners regarding event participation booth coordination workshops volunteer opportunities and community programming.
• Update and maintain contact databases outreach logs and engagement tracking tools.

• Engage directly with community members to answer questions share resources and provide supportive information about Pride Month activities and community services.
• Assist in connecting individuals and organizations to Pride Toronto programs resources and opportunities.
• Help ensure diverse community voices including underserved groups are included in outreach efforts.

• Support the setup and execution of engagement sessions community meetings roundtables and working groups.
• Prepare agendas sign-in sheets outreach kits meeting notes and follow-up summaries.
• Assist with room setup virtual platform coordination accessibility accommodations and distribution of materials.

• Assist with organizing and promoting year-round engagement activities such as workshops consultations cultural events and community pop-ups.
• Distribute informational materials posters and engagement resources to community hubs and partner organizations.
• Support the planning and delivery of Pride 365 collaborations with local community groups.

• Assist in the operation of community zones cultural areas outreach booths and engagement spaces during Pride Month events.
• Provide support to participating organizations ensuring their needs are addressed and their activation areas run smoothly.
• Help with partner check-in wayfinding responding to public inquiries and ensuring an accessible and welcoming environment.

• Gather community feedback through surveys conversations interviews and post-event follow-ups.
• Document trends concerns and community insights and report them to internal teams.
• Support the preparation of evaluation reports engagement summaries and grant-required community documentation.

• Maintain organized files digital folders engagement records meeting documentation and outreach archives.
• Assist with updating spreadsheets tracking participation and compiling data for evaluation.
• Support internal departments by preparing outreach kits volunteer resources and engagement materials.

• Engage respectfully with community members from diverse backgrounds including 2SLGBTQ youth seniors newcomers Indigenous communities Black and racialized groups and people with disabilities.
• Uphold Pride Torontos commitment to accessibility inclusion and equity in all outreach activities.
• Help ensure programming and engagement initiatives reflect the diversity and intersectional needs of Torontos communities.

• Youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Minimum one year of customer service experience
• Highly organized and experienced with MS Office G-Suite platform and other online tools
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
• Knowledge and understanding of the 2SLGBTQI community
• Demonstrated administrative background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• This position requires you to work from our office Mondays to Fridays between 9:00am-5:00pm.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings and events (lieu time provided to be provided for hours worked)
• Ability to perform physical tasks including occasional heavy lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required to support on-site event production needs. The ideal candidate is hands-on and adaptable willing to assist with logistical tasks to ensure seamless event execution

• Experience working at a nonprofit organization
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities and experience in successfully overseeing complex projects
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• G-class drivers license