Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $53037.02 per year

Job date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:57:38 GMT

Job description: Competition #2025-191-CP Outreach Coordinator (2025-191-CP)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, (Non)-Bargaining Unit
Work Hours: 35 hours/week (M-F 9am – 5pm)
Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite – 219 Dufferin St.
Salary: External Rate: G7 – $53,037.02
Internal Rate: G8 – $54,119.40Application Deadline: March 27, 2025 by 11:59pmProgram Overview – Integrated Employment Services, Community Programs
The Outreach Coordinator will engage directly with community organizations, job seekers, and the public through outreach activities, events, and digital platforms. They will represent the organization at events, collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging, and track outreach effectiveness to support continuous improvement. This role also involves regular collaboration with internal program teams to identify opportunities for client referrals, share promotional materials, and present at team meetings.What You Will Do

• Conduct Community Outreach: develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, local agencies, and other stakeholders to promote Integrated Employment Services and other programs/services. Schedule and conduct regular outreach visits to community hubs and partner organizations to distribute materials and raise awareness about services. Identify and build relationships with new community partners to expand the organization’s client base.
• Represent the organization at community events, job fairs, and information sessions by hosting booths, presenting workshops, and distributing promotional materials.
• Plan and coordinate outreach events, ensuring effective participation and engagement with target audiences.
• Attend internal program team meetings to present updates on Integrated Employment Services and discuss opportunities for collaboration. Regularly share promotional materials, such as flyers and brochures, with internal teams to support client referrals. Coordinate with program staff to identify and engage participants for outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create and implement social media campaigns aimed at engaging job seekers and driving traffic to employment centres. Monitor and respond to inquiries on social media platforms, ensuring prompt and professional communication. Track social media performance metrics and provide input on content strategies.
• Work with the Marketing team to design and disseminate local print advertisements, posters, and flyers promoting programs and services. Ensure outreach materials are culturally sensitive, inclusive, and aligned with organizational branding guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, including contact information, event participation, and outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Senior Manager on outreach performance and community engagement metrics.
• Use data to identify successful strategies and areas for improvement.As needed to support site operations, provide customer service support at the front desk, engage in outreach activities and perform other duties.
• Participate in and complete upgrading training and education as required by WoodGreen.

What You Bring to the Team

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in outreach, community engagement, or a related role.
• Experience working in the employment services or social services sector is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups.

What You Set You Apart

• Proven ability to plan and execute events and outreach campaigns.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt outreach strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Knowledge of community resources and services for job seekers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic design tools.
• Patience, compassion and sensitivity to deal with different cultures and different levels of abilities among clients, colleagues, partners and others in the work environment.
• Understanding of and ability to communicate principles and practice of diversity and anti-racism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite and database application, online learning, online job search, online research, building an online presence (e.g. with LinkedIn), networking and community building online.
• Ability to meet potential requirement to occasionally work evenings and weekends
• Ability to report to work at various WoodGreen locations throughout Toronto.
• Must be able to travel locally for outreach events and meetings. Access to reliable transportation is required.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Powered by JazzHR

WoodGreen is currently hiring an Outreach Coordinator for their Integrated Employment Services program. The role involves engaging with community organizations, job seekers, and the public through outreach activities and digital platforms. Responsibilities include conducting community outreach, representing the organization at events, collaborating with internal teams, and tracking outreach effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in a related field, at least 2 years of experience in outreach or community engagement, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies is also preferred. WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment.