community animator

Posted on May 01, 2025 by Employer details Skills Society

Job details

Position: Community Animator Type: Part-Time, Contract (Pilot Project) Pay: $25-30/hour commensurate with education and experience, 14-16 hours/week Contract Period: June 1st, 2025 - May 31, 2026 Reports to: Directors of Research & Social Innovation and Continuous Improvement & Innovation Ref #: CA2025 *Position Overview* We?re seeking a vibrant and passionate individual to join our team at Skills Society as a Community Animator. This role was co-designed by a collective of people with disabilities, service providers, architects, housing developers, and funders through the Future of Home: Inclusive Housing Solutions Lab stewarded by Skills Society and Action Lab, here in Edmonton. With a particular eye towards supporting the belonging of the residents who experience disability, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community amongst all the residents within two Edmonton apartment buildings. You'll work collaboratively with residents, Skills Society, and the property management teams to create a vibrant and inclusive living environment. The Community Animator is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and growth of the Community Animator Pilot Project for the time period of June 1st, 2025 - May 31, 2026. *Key Job Responsibilities* Project Coordination & Community Engagement ? In collaboration with resident volunteers, ideate, design, plan, and deliver engaging community events, workshops, and initiatives from concept to completion. This includes coordinating logistics, promotion, facilitation, and follow-up. ? Support and nurture resident-led initiatives, clubs, committees, or groups to enhance community engagement. Mentor residents to co-create and lead their initiatives with attention to accessibility and diverse participation. ? Cultivate partnerships with external stakeholders to encourage resident involvement in the broader community. *Relationship Building* ? Foster relationships and connect with residents to understand their interests, strengths, and desires. ? Identify and document residents? gifts, skills, and interests to inform the initiative and encourage contributions. ? Develop and manage a simple system to track connections, participation, and touchpoints with residents. Communications & Promotions ? Plan, develop, and implement communications to keep residents informed about the Community Animation service, such as monthly event calendars and newsletters. ? Facilitate communication through various channels, and between residents, to share information, resources, and opportunities beneficial for residents. ? Create accessible and inviting promotional materials for Community Animation activities, events, and opportunities. Collaboration & Learning ? Collaborate closely with the property management team, residents, and Skills Society leaders to align efforts and respond to emerging needs. ? Work with Skills Society leaders to adapt and iterate the Community Animation service based on what?s working and resident feedback. ? Contribute to the evaluation of the pilot project by documenting insights, engagement patterns, impactful stories, and resident feedback. *Who You Are* ? A strong project manager who has strong initiative, strong organization skills, and excels at moving ideas into action ? A creative and inclusive community-builder who enjoys connecting people and making space for others ? Enthusiastic about nurturing individual strengths and creating environments conducive to dignity, respect, and personal growth ? Experienced in planning events or programs, particularly in residential, community or grassroots settings ? Skilled in rapport building - you?re able to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of individuals, groups, and organizations ? Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness, with a proactive approach to community engagement ? Knowledgeable in Asset-Based Community Development principles and access, equity, and