Economic Development - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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COMMUNITY ANIMATOR – WOMEN’S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY (PERMANENT – 1.0 FTE)As the Community Animator, you will be part of a small but mighty team of creative out-of-the-box thinkers. Yourcollaborative and empowering approach will support community members to champion women’s economic prosperity.You will support, develop and implement mezzo and macro level activities to promote women’s economic advancementand prosperity. As the successful candidate for this role, you will possess exceptional attention to detail and provideinnovative approaches and best practices in the support of community mobilization, partnership development, andempowerment.WHAT MOVES YOUYou believe in the power of community and collective action.You are innovative and enjoy the opportunity to champion change.You are inspired by the opportunities gained through strengthening relationships and building connections.YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees,clients and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation oridentity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.COMMUNITY ANIMATOR(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)WHAT YOU’LL DO AND WHAT YOU’VE DONEBuild effective and equitable partnerships withcommunity stakeholders.Engage community stakeholders to enhanceawareness of women’s economic empowerment.Engage community using technology, socialmedia, and in-person.Empower community members to take action intheir neighborhoods and local organizations.Work collaboratively with community membersto develop solutions at the local level.Support community members to implement thesesolutions through skill development, leadershipdevelopment, and partnership opportunities.Create action plans to support and developcommunity capacity.Keep up to date on evidence-based practicerelated to program (i.e. community development,financial empowerment etc.).Promote the YW and associatedprograms/services to all stakeholders.Maintain records in accordance to programpolicies and support monitoring and reportingobligations.This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hoursper week. Weekend and evening work isrequired to allow for fulsome engagement withcommunity members.BSW, with registration with Alberta college ofSocial workers preferred. Relevant education andexperience will be considered.3 -5 years of related experience.Experience working across different sectors (e.g.social profit, business, community organizations).Strong command of community development,and gender-based analysis.Working knowledge of financial empowermentapproaches.Proven track record of building partnerships andsuccessfully overseeing community initiatives.Proven record of working with diversepopulations, multicultural and IndigenousPeoples.Strong computer literacy including MS Office suiteand able to learn new software.Must be able to read, write, and deliver servicesin English. Multilingualism is an asset.Accomplish activities with an equity, diversity andinclusion lens.If you want to work to change lives, we want to meet you.Competition Number: 2021036Deadline: June 11, 2021www.ywcalgary.ca/work-with-usApply today with resume, cover letter and salary expectations tocareers@ywcalgary.ca