Community Engagement Coordinator

Description:

The Coordinator is responsible for implementing and overseeing the Community Outreach Plan by identifying new initiatives and opportunities. The Coordinator will work with the Aboriginal Liaison and the Labour Market Specialist to assist with marketing materials and to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in the Cowichan Valley.

Essential Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field: Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or Communication
• 5 or more years of community engagement experience; marketing experience highly desired
• Strong background in forming and maintaining professional relationships with community interest groups including service providers, employers, government agencies, and educational institutions

• Possess highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with experience in presenting to groups
• Self-directed; ability to take initiative
• Training in, or excellent working knowledge of, all Microsoft applications; Canva, Adobe Express, and/or other design programs is preferred.