Community Liaison and Events Worker (CSJ) Calgary

The CommunityLiaison& EventsWorker (Canada Summer Job) willparticipateinprogramsandfacilitatingcommunity 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 experiences for youth who will serve and learn with The Mustard Seed community. They willsupportthe development of social issuesprogramming

Location: Calgary
Project Number: #
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full-Time (8 weeks)
Schedule: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Number of Positions to Fill: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth
• Create promotional materials fortheSeedServeprogramand liaise with the leaders of groups attending theprogram; completepreparationfor their arrival
• 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
• Represent The Mustard Seed to theworkerscommunity of faith
• Attend staff meetingsand other training asrequired
• Other duties asassigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness in churches and the 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
• Interest and skills in recreational activities such as sports or gardeningisan asset
• Strong teambuilding and leadership skills
• Mustbe currently enrolled infulltimein apost-secondary program and fully intending to return tofulltimestudies in the fall of2026
• Between the ages of 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• This posting will fillonepositions and is temporaryfromMay-July2026and it is a requirement that interns can attend all8weeks

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 35hours per week;someeveningand weekendhoursmaybe requiredto accommodate the hours of the communityevents
• Facilitatingmulti-day service-learning experiences for students throughout the summer
• Support in the design promotion and evaluation ofyouthprogramming
• 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
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

**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
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