Engagement and Events Coordinator

Job summary

Plan and deliver outreach, community engagement, educational initiatives, and events to increase awareness of BCSS programs and build relationships with community and healthcare partners. Coordinate event logistics, communications, budgets, and evaluation, and provide planning and communications support to regional and internal teams.

Job details

Engagement & Events Coordinator-Job Posting 27.5 Hours per week (Part-Time) Wage: $26.25 to $32.25 Position Overview: Summary The Engagement & Events Coordinator is a member of the Communications & Marketing team and serves as a public ambassador for the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS). Through outreach, partnerships, events, and educational initiatives, this role helps increase awareness of BCSS programs, services, and impact while building meaningful connections with communities across British Columbia. This hybrid role is based out of the Vancouver Provincial Office, with in-office attendance required as needed for staff meetings, event preparation, and team collaboration. Regular local travel, occasional provincial travel, and attendance at BCSS events, conferences, meetings, and outreach activities are required, including approximately 2 to 3 provincial events annually. A valid BC driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle. The Engagement & Events Coordinator reports to the Communications & Marketing Manager. Responsibilities: Outreach, Engagement & Education Plan and implement outreach and community engagement strategies that increase awareness of BCSS programs, services, initiatives, and impact. Represent BCSS at community events, conferences, and outreach opportunities, while building and maintaining relationships with community and healthcare partners, businesses, non-profit organizations, media, and other stakeholders. Coordinate outreach activities, promotional opportunities, communications initiatives, and the BCSS membership program to support organizational goals. Maintain and monitor engagement activities and outcomes, preparing reports and recommendations for continuous improvement. Research, develop, and coordinate educational opportunities that support BCSS's mission while identifying emerging topics, community needs, and partnership opportunities to inform future programming. Event Coordination Lead the planning, coordination, and evaluation of BCSS events, webinars, staff training sessions, strategic planning sessions, board retreats, and special initiatives. Manage event logistics, timelines, budgets, speakers, technical requirements, and post-event reporting. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop event communications, promotional materials, and participant engagement strategies. Support BCSS regional and internal teams by providing event planning guidance, communications support, resources, and best practices. Identify opportunities to increase awareness, engagement, and participation through events and community partnerships. Other Duties Follow all BCSS policies, procedures, and risk management practices. Attend BCSS events, meetings, outreach activities, and organizational functions as required, including occasional evenings and weekends. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Communications & Marketing Manager. Education and Experience Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, event management, public relations, non-profit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, event coordination, communications, or a related role. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and digital communications platforms. Core competencies: Relationship building, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal communication Event planning and project coordination Organization and time management Initiative, creativity, and problem solving Ability to work independently and collaboratively Research, evaluation, and continuous improvement Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the mission and values of BCSS BCSS Employees Enjoy: 4 weeks of paid vacation to start Generous paid sick time & PTO Professional development and job-related training opportunities Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees Work/life balance To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume in a PDF Attention: Giordanna Cullen, Communications & Marketing Manager Email: communications@bcss.org BCSS values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact operations@bcss.orgso we can best support you. Open until the position is filled. Thank you for your interest in BCSS and for taking the time to apply. BCSS will contact only those selected for an interview.

What you’ll do

Plan and deliver outreach, community engagement, educational initiatives, and events to increase awareness of BCSS programs and build relationships with community and healthcare partners. Coordinate event logistics, communications, budgets, and evaluation, and provide planning and communications support to regional and internal teams.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in communications, marketing, event management, public relations, non-profit management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience, plus at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and digital communications platforms and demonstrate strong relationship-building, event coordination, organizational, research, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Four Weeks Of Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development And Job-Related Training
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Work-Life Balance

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Community Engagement
• Outreach
• Event Planning
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Interpersonal Communication
• Communications
• Marketing
• Organization And Time Management
• Research And Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office 365
• Digital Communications
• Budget Management
• Equity And Inclusion

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative