SEVEN OAKS SCHOOL DIVISION
Invites applications for
Community Connector – Elwick Community School
Position Summary
The Community Connector plays a key role in strengthening relationships between the school, families, and the broader community. This position supports a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment while aligning community-based initiatives with school priorities and the goals of the Community Schools Programming (CSP).
Key Responsibilities
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment.
- Build and maintain respectful, trusting relationships with students, families, and caregivers.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community agencies to improve access to supports and services.
- Establish and sustain partnerships with community organizations, service providers, and local businesses.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement workshops, events, and programming for families and caregivers based on identified needs.
- Support before- and after-school and summer programming.
- Create and maintain a community space within the school that promotes belonging and engagement.
- Collaborate with school staff to align programming with school priorities.
- Assist with grant applications, funding proposals, and resource development.
- Maintain accurate records, submit receipts and work with finance department to meet reporting requirements.
- Gather community feedback to inform planning and continuous improvement.
- Support communication through newsletters, posters, email, and social media.
- Participate in meetings and professional learning related to CSP.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Community and Social Development, Social Service Work, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working with children, youth, families, or community-based organizations is an asset.
- Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and lived experience will be considered.
- Indigenous way of knowing, being and learning an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, mental health literacy, and/or social-emotional learning.
- Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and a commitment to reconciliation and culturally responsive practice.
- Familiarity with the Community Schools Framework and equity-based approaches.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with grant writing, budgeting, and program coordination is an asset.
- Understanding of diverse community needs and strengths.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Term position beginning August 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension into the next school year.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, along with three (3) references.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The Division will be pleased to accept all applications, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
Employment is conditional upon successful clearance through Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records Checks. Responsibility for acquiring these lies with the employee.
Seven Oaks School Division is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for any candidate who may experience barriers during the interview and assessment process. Please contact Human Resources to arrange reasonable accommodations.
Job Type: Temporary
Work Location: In person
