Community Engagement Coordinator
Connect with people. Tell stories. Strengthen community.
Hybrid | Community Living North Perth (CLNP), Listowel, Ontario
Full-Time Contract - 1 year
Wage Range: $34.16-$37.07/hour
Why This Role Matters
At Community Living North Perth (CLNP), we believe in a simple but powerful idea:
Everyone deserves to live a life of their choosing in a community where they belong.
Building inclusive communities doesn't happen by accident. It happens through relationships, awareness, partnerships, and people who are passionate about bringing others together.
We're looking for someone who wants to help make that happen.
This isn't a role where you'll spend your days simply posting on social media or organizing the occasional event. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven opportunity to help strengthen CLNP's visibility, reputation, and impact throughout our community.
You'll work closely with the Executive Director, leadership team, staff, community partners, and supporters to build connections, share meaningful stories, coordinate community initiatives, and help create opportunities for people to become engaged in our mission.
If you're someone who:
- Enjoys connecting with people and building relationships
- Loves telling stories that inspire action
- Gets excited about community-building and collaboration
- Wants your work to make a meaningful difference
...this might be exactly what you've been looking for.
What You'll Do
You'll help strengthen awareness, engagement, and support for CLNP throughout North Perth and beyond.
Build Relationships That Matter
- Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, service clubs, municipalities, schools, volunteers, and community organizations
- Represent CLNP at community meetings, networking events, presentations, and outreach activities
- Create opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and community involvement
- Help strengthen CLNP's presence and reputation throughout the region
Tell Our Story
- Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, website updates, and promotional materials
- Share stories that highlight the achievements, experiences, and impact of people supported by CLNP
- Support public awareness and advocacy initiatives
- Help ensure CLNP's messaging is consistent, authentic, and engaging
Make Community Initiatives Happen
- Coordinate community events, awareness campaigns, and outreach activities
- Support fundraising and donor engagement initiatives through promotion and community participation
- Coordinate volunteers, logistics, communications, and follow-up activities
- Help recognize and celebrate community partners, sponsors, and volunteers
Create Meaningful Connections
- Identify opportunities to increase public awareness and community engagement
- Support consultations, surveys, and feedback initiatives
- Help strengthen relationships with stakeholders and community supporters
- Foster opportunities for people to become involved in CLNP's mission
Keep Us Organized and Moving Forward
- Track engagement activities, communications initiatives, and community outreach efforts
- Maintain records, contact databases, and communication materials
- Prepare reports, presentations, and updates
- Help measure and demonstrate the impact of community engagement efforts
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who is both capable and excited to grow.
You might be a great fit if you have:
- Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, community development, nonprofit management, social services, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, community engagement, event coordination, stakeholder relations, or a related role
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience using social media platforms, digital communication tools, and website content management systems
- A valid Ontario Driver's License and reliable access to a vehicle
Assets (but not required)
- Experience working in the nonprofit or developmental services sector
- Graphic design, photography, videography, or content creation experience
- Knowledge of rural communities and community engagement practices
- Experience coordinating events, volunteers, or public awareness campaigns
What It's Like to Work Here
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence real outcomes
- A role where your work directly contributes to inclusion, belonging, housing, and community impact
- A collaborative team that values innovation, relationships, and purpose
- The opportunity to help shape how our community understands and supports people with developmental disabilities
The Kind of Person Who Thrives in This Role
- You genuinely enjoy meeting people and building relationships
- You're creative, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative
- You can balance details while keeping sight of the bigger picture
- You're energized by meaningful work—not just tasks
- You enjoy variety and can adapt when priorities shift
- You care deeply about community, inclusion, and making a difference
A Final Note
You don't need to check every single box to apply.
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you could grow into the role, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is a full-time 1-Year contract, supporting Community Living North Perth's efforts to strengthen community awareness, engagement, inclusion, and organizational sustainability.
Community Living North Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion, accessibility, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.16-$37.07 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Listowel, ON N4W 2C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Listowel, ON N4W 2C7
