Community Engagement Coordinator - #2026096

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Non-union, Out of Scope

Reporting to the Director of External Relations

Permanent, Full-time

We're a well-established non-profit provincial organization that provides effective, just, and humane services in response to the causes and consequences of crime, and assists individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan provides prevention, intervention, support services, and advocacy for individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

Communities have effective, just, humane practices that support positive social outcomes.

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The Community Engagement Coordinator will help build positive relationships between JHSS and our partners, including but not limited to, peer organizations and communities we serve, with a particular focus on Indigenous communities and others who may benefit from increased access to the services JHSS has to offer. This position will work with the Director of External Relations and JHSS staff to promote JHSS programs, support communications strategies and deliver organizational events.

• Strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and partners across the province.
• Strengthen relationships with communities who may benefit from increased access to the services JHSS has to offer.
• Help promote and increase engagement of JHSS’s programing and services. This includes but is not limited to:

• • Collaborating with JHSS staff to identify potential partnerships with Indigenous communities and Black-serving organizations to deliver Record Suspension Services.
  • Helping deliver province-wide communications strategies.
  • Be present at tradeshows and events to promote JHSS programs.

• →Working with JHSS’s external relations and senior leadership teams to:
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  • →Support community fundraising initiatives.
  • →Organize community-focussed events hosted by JHSS.
  • →Maintain JHSS social media accounts for posts related to community awareness.
  • →Design, develop and implement new programing at JHSS.
  • →Gather client and community feed back to better tailor JHSS programing to the needs of those we serve.
  • →Cultivate volunteer engagement and support student practicum placements.

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in the Arts, Human Services, Social Work, Justice Studies, or a related field; Equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Experience in project management, community services, or justice‑related work.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals facing social or economic barriers.
• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license.

Your past doesn’t need to define your future. JHSS requires a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check for all eligible employees, though the presence of a criminal record will not alone preclude employment and will be investigated to determine the circumstances and the relevance.

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as the detailed description of all work assignments that may be inherent to the position.