Community Liaison Worker (Canada Summer Job)

The Community Engagement & Events Worker will participate in programs and facilitating community related events, which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seed’s 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, with youth and adults who will serve and learn with The Mustard Seed community. They will support the development of social issues walks, volunteer engagement, and will support The Mustard Seeds’ basic services, including a meal program, and clothing center. 

Project Number: 021389366
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 

• Promote experiential learning program’s to youth pastors, colleges, and churches 

• Jointly organize events & 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 and equip youth to deepen their engagement with local agencies and causes 

• 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 the worker’s community 

• Attend staff meetings and other training as required  

• Other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness in the community,  

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

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

• Strong computer, communication and conflict resolution skills 

• Strong team building and leadership skills 

• Must be currently enrolled in fulltime in a post - secondary program and fully intending to return to fulltime studies in the fall of 2025 

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

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• 40 hours per week; some evening and weekend hours maybe required to 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 travel will be required  

• Physical and mental effort will be moderate  

• Valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and Employment Security Check is required  

• Navigating interactions with challenging clients who may exhibit unpredictable behavior, including swearing, anger, and the possibility of becoming aggressive 

• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to be in agreement and 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 an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 


• Position is conditional on Canada Summer Jobs funding 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: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

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• We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.


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