Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Job Title: Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Location: Peel, Ontario (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $28 – $35 /hr
Contract, Full Time – Ends April 15, 2025
Application Deadline: January 17th, 2025
Metamorphosis Network is a nonprofit network serving Peel Region, made up of over 100 non-profit agencies that, for decades, have formed the backbone of community services in Peel. Our purpose is to collaborate and advocate to achieve enhanced client service, knowledge transfer and service improvements for residents in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
Position Summary:
The Metamorphosis Network is seeking to hire a dynamic and driven Outreach and Engagement Specialist to implement the Network’s community engagement priorities in collaboration with the administrative team of the Network. This role will report to the Coordinator of the Metamorphosis Network.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
● Lead efforts to engage partners in promoting Network messages and amplifying Network content.
● Develop tools that members can use to engage their local communities and their program participants.
● Support member nonprofits in understanding and applying tools for outreach through their own networks.
● Facilitate public participation in Network initiatives including e-actions, town halls and email campaigns.
● Support the coordination of Network events including members meetings, town halls, and events with support from the administrative team.
● Liaise with diverse groups, including community partners, and advocacy organizations, to foster collaboration and increase engagement.
● Positively and professionally represent the Network in the community by participating and collaborating with community partners on various projects and initiatives as requested.
Qualifications:
● Relevant work experience in community engagement or network mobilization.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media account management including Facebook, X, and Instagram.
● Excellent written communication and editing skills.
● Skilled in adapting communication strategies for use as outreach tools.
● Strong organizational skills and experience managing various projects with competing deadlines.
● Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusive practices.
● Available to work flexible hours, remotely and in-person as needed.
● Understanding of the social service sector in the Greater Toronto Area, especially the Region of Peel, will be considered as an asset.
● Aptitude with communications tools like Mailchimp and graphic design programs such as Canva or Adobe Suite and knowledge of HTML/CSS will be considered an asset.
● Knowledge of public policy / public policy reform is an asset but not mandatory.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter with the subject line”Job Opening for Outreach and Engagement Specialist” to Sean Meagher, Coordinator at jobs@communitymetamorphosis.ca. Please ensure that your cover letter includes, in bold, the names of organizations where you have done advocacy-related communications work.
The Metamorphosis Network is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from members of the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and other equity-deserving groups.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be closed if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date. We thank all
applicants for their interest in this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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