Community impact specialist measuring grants, volunteer programs, and partnerships. Advancing social and environmental outcomes for a British Columbia financial cooperative.
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and measure community impact initiatives
Track, assess, and report on the effectiveness and impact of initiatives, partnerships, and the overall program
Coordinate and participate in grant application evaluations and recommend funding decisions
Implement the Community Impact assessment framework to measure social and environmental outcomes
Monitor trends, issues, best practices, industry reports, and research related to social responsibility and community development
Contribute to impact partnerships and align them with corporate goals
Promote participation in impact program initiatives and communicate engagement opportunities, partnerships, achievements, and success stories
Execute internal and external communication strategies for community impact initiatives
Manage the volunteer program, including group volunteer efforts and inquiries
Collaborate with Do Some Good (DSG), manage DSG relationships, integrate its platform, and align programs with sustainability goals
Develop and implement volunteer recruitment, training, and retention strategies
Support the Community Engagement/Investment Program and prepare reports for senior leadership
Support measurement, year-end reconciliation, and impact reporting
Identify and manage opportunities contributing to UNPRB targets with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain a reporting system tracking community engagement impact
Connect employees to partner work and share learning internally
Coordinate branch visits, prepare presentation materials, and manage communications with leaders
Build and maintain community partner relationships and participate in partner meetings
Participate in budget management, track budget performance, and identify cost savings and efficiency improvements
Requirements
3-4 years’ experience in marketing, event management, social impact, or community relations roles
A 2-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience with social giving platforms, digital donation software, and other technology solutions supporting grant writing, review, and partnership intake
Knowledge of corporate social responsibility, social purpose, social finance, and shared value creation
Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong understanding of the charitable sector, non-profit management, community giving programs, social impact best practices, and employee engagement
Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate complex social issues
Project management and planning skills
Relationship building and maintenance skills
Flexibility and initiative
Understanding of the Credit Union System
Solid understanding of budgeting and vendor/supplier management
Focused and concise written and verbal summaries
Effective questioning and listening skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Understanding of risk and risk ownership, including adherence to policies and procedures
Background check, including employment verification, credit check, and criminal record check, if considered for the role
Benefits
Mental health coverage and resources
Customizable health benefits
Topped-up parental leave
Performance-based compensation
Employee banking advantages
Group RRSP matching
Vacation time
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off to volunteer
Access to award-winning in-house training programs
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