Community Outreach Officer

Responsibilities

• Utilize all regional and personal social media platforms to promote HCI messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals Maintain a calendar for outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances and other opportunities Manage mosque and community relations Work with Fundraising in Organizing Jummah or Taraweeh collections for campaigns.

Position Title

Community Outreach Officer (Edmonton) Reporting To: Fundraising Manager Location: Edmonton - Alberta Number of positions: 1 Terms: Part Time – 15 - 20 hours per week Salary: 23 - 25 CAD/HR Deadline to Apply: Ongoing until position is filled Key Duties and Responsibilities Outreach Engagement Explore and develop new relationships and partnerships with the goal of widening the community outreach and increasing the number of new donors to HCI. Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what HCI can offer them.

Distribute material for specific campaigns at mosques and other gatherings (Ramadan, Qurbani, Emergencies) Set up fundraisers at mosques and in the community to raise funds and awareness Assist in meeting fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks Formalize partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with HCI Respond to fundraising and other inquiries in relation to regional activities Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager Utilize all regional and personal social media platforms to promote HCI messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals Volunteers and Networking Build a regional volunteer team by recruiting, training and managing members Lead the regional volunteer team in planning and executing grass roots community events Lead regional volunteer team in executing larger HCI events, challenges and tours Assist with any fundraising activities taking place in the region Lead volunteer team to promote and obtain attendance at or with all HCI fundraising events and initiatives Attend and network at local and HCI events to build relationships, recruit for new volunteers Event Planning and Execution Lead regional volunteer teams in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager Represent the organization at HCI and non-HCI events Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times Qualifications, Skills and Experience Post secondary education, preferably a diploma/degree in events planning, fundraising or project management Experience working in a within a community/fundraising and or events planning role, preferably with a non-profit organizat

Benefits Package

Medical, wellness programs, and more.

Retirement Savings

Contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.

Paid Time Off

Sick days, vacation days, and family days for work-life balance.

Professional Development

Access to training, leadership programs, and career growth opportunities. Some travel, as well as evening and weekend work, will be required. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.