Community Outreach and Events Facilitator - Temporary Full Time

Community Outreach and Events Facilitator

Tuesday-Saturday | Day & Evening Shifts | 30 hours per week I 8 week term

Reporting to the Manager of Community Outreach & Events, the Community Outreach & Events Facilitator is a people person passionate about making connections in the community while representing Calgary Humane Society. This role works collaboratively with CHS’ Humane Education and Outreach Facilitators, Adoptions, Behaviour Outreach, Volunteer Resources and Engagement, and Fund Development, to provide excellent customer service and to build and maintain strong relationships with members of the public spreading the mission and values of CHS. 

Duties:

• In collaboration with the Community Outreach team, engage with the community by attending and hosting events city-wide. Provide information about Calgary Humane Society programs and initiatives, including special events, volunteering, animals available for adoption, upcoming adoption events, and third-party fundraising initiatives 
• Collaborate with community third-party fundraisers and the Community Outreach team to provide support through materials, guidance, and promotion so they are successful with their fundraising efforts 
• Innovative in researching new community outreach and fundraising initiatives, improving on current CHS events and attracting new sponsors and supporters to CHS events 
• Help prepare for events such as festivals, fairs, expos and adoption events by loading CHS vehicles, providing collateral, restocking supplies as needed, and packing any event tailored items to ensure CHS’ booth is engaging and informative 
• During Outreach events represent CHS and build positive relationships with the public while providing excellent customer service 
• Upkeep of CHS vehicles, ensuring cleanliness, and that supplies are stocked before and after events
• Champion CHS values of teamwork, respect, compassion, integrity, innovation, and commitment in your everyday work as well as promoting organizational values in order to achieve the overall mission and vision of the organization 
• Maintain a culture of positivity and openness through face to face communication, active listening, and collaboration
• Aid the Community Outreach team in the tracking of inventory and supplies used for each Outreach event
• Assist in other areas of the shelter on an as-needed basis, including feeding, cleaning, and enrichment of shelter animals
• Other duties as assigned 

Summer Job Requirements: 

Calgary Humane Society summer jobs are subsidized through the Canada Summer Jobs program which offers wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years.

To be eligible for this position under the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must meet the position requirements as well as be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• International students are not eligible.

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum high school diploma
• Minimum of one year of professional or volunteer work experience
• Ability to commit to the full duration of the term of the position
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to approach sensitive and emotional situations using a flexible, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach
• Outgoing, friendly, and relationship focused to foster and enhance connections with individuals and organizations within our community
• Comfortable public speaking
• Customer service experience preferred
• Volunteer experience with a not-for-profit organization preferred
• Driver’s License preferred
• Flexibility of working hours and shifts outside of normal business hours including weekends, occasional evenings, and overtime
• Demonstrated resiliency and ability to maintain positive and professional in a fast-paced environment 
• Genuine interest in the welfare of animals and people and values congruent with the organization
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Dependable, reliable, and dedicated to completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines while also demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities and work assignments
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Successful candidate will be required to complete a police information check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS
• Physically capable of, and comfortable handling a variety of species including but not limited to cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and small critters

Hourly Rate:

• $17.00 + 6% Vacation Pay 

Perks & Benefits:  

• Casual dress code
• Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people and animals

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