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Serving as a backbone organization for collective impact initiatives, United Way Regina is looking for someone to champion community building, as a Community Builder.
The role and responsibility of the position will be to raise awareness of programs and services available to support, identify gaps in service offerings and further understand the unique needs of underserved populations.
Essential Functions:
-build partnerships with other service and community based organizations
-share information to expand knowledge of existing services available in the community
-better understand any restrictions or limiting factors which may exclude youth and other populations from receiving services
-promote information to individuals and service organizations
Qualifications:
-post secondary education considered an asset or equivalent work experience
-experience working with or presenting information
-experience working in collaboration with community based organizations
-research skills to better understand community issues
-facilitation skills to lead conversations and gather input and ideas on how to improve services
-experience working with underserved communities
-project management skills an asset
-as the position is funded via the Federal Government Canada Summer Jobs program, program applicants must be between the ages of 15-30
-This position requires both in and out of town travel. Applicants must have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
Skills and Abilities:
-must be people oriented, outgoing and resourceful
-must be creative and innovative in leading discussions and engaging others
-strong verbal and written communication skills
-strong group facilitation/presentation skills
-strong administrative skills, highly organized and efficient in task completion
-strong computer skills
