Community Liaison Worker (Canada Summer Job)

The Community Engagement& EventsWorker willparticipatein programsandfacilitatingcommunity related events which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seeds diverse community.

The position will promote education and awareness to the wider public on local social issues such as poverty and homelessness. Specifically they will help run educational programs inner-city immersion educational experienceswith youth and adultswho will serve and learn with The Mustard Seed community. They willsupportthe development of socialissueswalksvolunteer engagementand will support The Mustard Seeds basic services including a meal program and clothing center.

Project Number:
Location: Kamloops Office
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full time (8 weeks)
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: Community & Volunteer Engagement Manager
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
Wage: $20.00 per hour

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth

• Promoteexperientiallearningprogramsto youthpastors colleges and churches

• Jointly organizeevents &activities with the external and internal resources

• Deliver Community Engagement workshops and presentations as needed

• Facilitate learning opportunities to help youth better understand the issues of poverty and homelessness in their own community andequip youth to deepen theirengagement with local agencies andcauses

• Be the first point of contact for volunteers; creating a welcoming atmosphere and a culture of hospitality.

• Maintaining and supporting volunteer roles

• Maintaining and inputting information into volunteer database

• Represent The Mustard Seed to theworkerscommunity

• Attend staff meetingsand other training asrequired

• Other duties asassigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness inthe community

• Empathy for the poor and a desire for greater understanding concerning poverty and justice issues in an urbancenter

• Completing post-secondary studies in ministry social work education community development youth and childcare studies or a related program

• Strong computercommunicationandconflict resolution skills

• Strong teambuilding and leadership skills

• Must be currently enrolled infulltimein a post-secondary program and fully intending to return tofulltimestudies in the fall of2025

• Between the ages of 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 40 hours per week;someeveningand weekendhoursmaybe requiredto accommodate the hours of the community hubs

• Support in the design promotion and evaluation of summer programming

• Working environment will include indoor and outdoor activities office work on computer lifting and some travelwill berequired

• Physicaland mentaleffort will be moderate

• Valid Drivers License Drivers Abstract andEmployment Security Checkisrequired

• Navigating interactions with challenging clients who mayexhibitunpredictable behavior including swearing anger and the possibility of becoming aggressive

• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees tobe in agreementand to sign our statement of faith

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• We are anequalopportunityemployer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national originveteranor disability status.
• Position is conditional onCanadaSummerJobsfunding and number of hours or weeks may be subject to change

**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS**

• Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met
• Be between 18 and 30 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
• International students are not eligible participants
• For more information about Canada Summer Jobs: privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
• We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
• Please visit ourCareerspage to see more job opportunities.