Closing Date: September 25, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Salary Range: $27.84 to $33.17/hour

Hours of Work: Up to 24.00 hours per week

Classification: Non-union Panel C

Status: Part-time Contract: 25-week duration

At the Town of Perth, we offer exciting employment opportunities in a workplace that values diversity, collaboration, and community engagement. Working with us means being part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of our residents. Whether you're starting your career or looking for new challenges, we can’t wait for you to join us!

The opportunity:

The Town of Perth is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to serve as the Seniors Pop-Up Social Coordinator. This part-time contract role is funded through the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility’s Seniors Community Grant Program. The coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a series of pop-up social hours in neighbourhoods, condos, and apartment buildings with a high density of seniors. These events will provide opportunities for older adults to connect with their neighbours, reduce social isolation, and share feedback on community needs.

What you will do:

Program Coordination

• Develop and implement a schedule of neighbourhood-based pop-up social events.
• Work with a small working group of older adults to identify priority neighbourhoods and suitable event locations.
• Organize logistics, including room/space bookings, supplies, snacks, coffee, and activity resources.

Community Engagement

• Promote events directly within neighbourhoods, using flyers, posters, and word-of-mouth strategies.
• Facilitate friendly, welcoming social gatherings, including leading icebreaker activities.
• Foster relationship-building among neighbours to strengthen social connections.

Outreach and Support

• Share local resources, programs, and supports available to older adults.
• Collect informal feedback from participants to better understand the needs and priorities of seniors in Perth.
• Document feedback and report findings to Community Services staff.

Administration and Reporting

• Track attendance and participation at events.
• Manage program budget for snacks, activities, and supplies.
• Provide regular updates and a final program summary report to the Town.

What you will need:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in community development, recreation, social services, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating community programs, events, or volunteer initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage with older adults in a respectful and inclusive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with diverse and equity-seeking populations is considered an asset.
• Basic budgeting and record-keeping skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation are considered assets.

Key Competencies

• Friendly, approachable, and community-focused.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Culturally aware and committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Comfortable facilitating small group activities and conversations.

What we are offering:

The Town of Perth is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Public Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Employer Matched Pension Program (OMERS)