Outreach Coordinator (contract) – northern Alberta

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator
Organization: Wellspring Alberta
Location: Grande Prairie and area
Job Type: Full time 16-month contract

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization that supports, informs, and empowers those diagnosed with cancer by helping them address the fear, isolation, disruption and practical problems cancer can bring to their lives.  An affiliate of the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Wellspring Alberta provides a comprehensive range of programs, support, resources, so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. All programs and services are informed by evidence and offered free of charge and without referral in three centres and online. Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone.

Wellspring Alberta’s work is made possible through the generous donations of individuals, corporations, foundations and grassroots fundraisers, and with the efforts of committed volunteers, dedicated staff and skilled contracted program leaders.

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the outreach manager, the outreach coordinator is responsible for the co-creation, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of Wellspring Alberta’s northern Alberta programming. This position is a full-time 16-month employee contract, with the possibility of extension. Ideally, the successful candidate lives in Grande Prairie or the surrounding area. This role will require significant time spent in the community building relationships and awareness of Wellspring Alberta. Occasional travel to communities across Alberta, including time spent at Calgary and Edmonton centres is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing the northern Alberta program development plan in collaboration with the broader Wellspring team.
• Using a community participatory development approach, identify community assets and partners to bring people together to help build community cancer support programming in northern Alberta.
• Together with the outreach manager, program director, and resource development team inform project reporting.
• Support and work in alignment with Wellspring’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion imperative.
• Oversee the implementation, scheduling, communication, monitoring, and evaluation of outreach programs within northern Albertan communities, as per Wellspring’s processes.
• Support internal capacity building surrounding the unique needs and assets of people living with cancer in northern Alberta communities.
• Support, coordinate with, and provide feedback to Wellspring’s contracted program leaders to ensure programs are run efficiently and to Wellspring’s high standards.
• Recruit and support community connector volunteers.
• Support the outreach manager in recruiting program leaders.
• Ensure that membership, attendance and other data is collected according to Wellspring’s standards and protocol and forwarded for processing and reporting.
• Ensure northern Alberta programming is integrated into the program team and processes for sustainability and that learnings are captured.
• Assist in supporting a culture of philanthropy.
• Provide presentations internally and externally to community groups and partners.

Required knowledge and skills: 

• A post-secondary education in business, administration, social science, social work, education, human services or relevant field.
• 3+ years’ work experience in community-based, volunteer sector or educational settings.
• Experience working with rural, regional and Indigenous communities.
• An active community member with links and connections.
• Demonstrated skill in program implementation and coordination.
• High degree of technology proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Canva and comfort in learning other applications an asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and strong team orientation.
• Strong understanding of the impact of cancer on individuals and families.
• Enjoy working with a community of diverse individuals and families.
• Highly organized, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability and comfort working in a fast-paced, adaptive environment.
• Mature, warm, professional demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle required.

To apply:

We offer competitive compensation and an empowering and inspiring team environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter including your salary expectations, and resume to rebeccap@wellspringalberta.ca. This posting will close once we have found a successful candidate. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Inclusion Statement

Wellspring Alberta is committed to being an inclusive organization. We are in a process of expanding the diversity of identities and lived experiences, to be more reflective of the communities in which we work and live. To support this process, we’ve become an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, developed an Advisory group, and we are taking action as part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. We understand we’re on a journey, which will take time, and that increasing equity in our organization and in cancer care is critical.

We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in cancer-serving organizations including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeing groups.

We welcome you to contact us for a conversation about accessibility and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest in Wellspring and warmly welcome all applications.