Community Liaison Worker

Community Liaison Worker 

The Yellow Door (YD) is an intergenerational organization running programs and activities to bring youth and seniors together in the promotion of mental and physical health and the prevention of urban social isolation amongst all ages. 

Under the supervision of the Generations Program Coordinator and Wellness Group Program Coordinator, the Program Intern will be responsible for assisting with certain aspects of the YD’s Generations Program and Wellness Group Program, including, but not limited to: 

Program Outreach:  

• Assist with the drafting and distribution of the YD’s monthly activities calendar (online & print), flyers, and posters throughout our territory
• Assist with investigating and implementing creative ways to increase community engagement, to reach isolated seniors, potential volunteers, and new participants
• Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers as needed
• Conduct presentations to key stakeholders and community partners
• Attend community meetings
• Tracking project data

Other Responsibilities:  

• Assist with some data entry, as needed
• Attend all Cultural Roulants, support the project as needed
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of all special events and activities
• Assist with the facilitation of wellness groups, outings and other community activities, as needed
• Attend all program meetings and work collaboratively with the YD team
• Actively communicate with Program Coordinators and Executive Director

Qualifications: 

• CEGEP diploma or undergraduate courses/degree in a related discipline, e.g. gerontology, social services, communications, leisure studies, non-profit management, etc,
• Experience working as part of a small team
• Experience working with seniors and/or outreach services for vulnerable populations, an asset
• Fluent spoken and written French and English is essential.
• Fluent understanding of the Windows environment and MS Office software eg Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publishing is required.

 Conditions: 

 The position is 30 hours per week for 9 weeks starting in early July (minimum 80% of weekly hours in person). The hourly wage is set at $17.25.  

The candidate must meet the requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs Intern program as follows:  

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• 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; and,
• 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.

 * * * * How to apply: Please send a short (1 page) cover letter and resume to [email protected] – applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, do not hesitate to apply. * * * *