Community Outreach Officer

Job Posting - Community Outreach Officer (Edmonton)
At Human Concern International (HCI), we are committed to responding swiftly and effectively to crises, ensuring that communities receive the support they need when they need it most. For over 40 years, HCI has been at the forefront of emergency relief, delivering aid and hope to families in over 40 countries.
Are you someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and making a positive impact in the community? Then this position is for you! As a Community Outreach Officer, you will play a key role in representing HCI within the community, building meaningful relationships, supporting community engagement initiatives, and increasing awareness of HCI’s humanitarian work. You are someone who is friendly, approachable, and passionate about bringing people together, creating opportunities for engagement, and inspiring others to get involved in causes that make a difference.
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.
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.
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 organization
Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation and the ability to interact with individuals from a variety of social backgrounds
Excellent prioritization and time-management skills
Team player with the ability to work independently with little direction or supervision
Strong and clear commitment to HCI’s values
Fluency in English and excellent written communication skills, fluency in any other ethnic language is an asset
Our Offer
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with potential annual incentives.
Benefits Package: Medical, wellness programs, and more.
Retirement Savings: Contributions to a Re

Employment type
Permanent part-time

Work arrangement
Yes