Community Outreach Coordinator (Dufferin & Wilson)

Our employer is a non-profit that helps individuals facing addiction. They are seeking a compassionate, engaging, and community-minded professional to join their team as a Community Outreach Coordinator.

This role is focused on strengthening community relationships, increasing awareness of their services and programs, and supporting outreach initiatives across the Greater Toronto Jewish community. The successful candidate will be comfortable engaging with individuals of all ages, speaking publicly, facilitating programs, and building meaningful relationships with community members, schools, synagogues, and partner organizations. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, initiative, and a passion for reducing stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. This position reports to the Clinical Director and Director of Operations and plays a vital role within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

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Community Engagement & Outreach

• Serve as a key representative of the organization at community events, schools, synagogues, camps, and partner organizations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, families, youth, and individuals seeking support, education, or involvement with programming.

Program Development & Facilitation

• Support the development, coordination, and facilitation of outreach initiatives, educational workshops, prevention programming, and community events
• Assist in identifying opportunities to expand engagement and increase awareness surrounding addiction and mental health within the Jewish community.

Relationship Building & Support

• Foster meaningful connections with individuals and families connected to the Organization through ongoing communication, supportive outreach, and community engagement opportunities
• Help create welcoming, inclusive, and stigma-free spaces for community members.

Public Speaking & Education

• Deliver presentations and educational workshops to small and large groups, including schools, camps, community organizations, and partner agencies
• Represent the Organization professionally and confidently in community-facing settings

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• Post-secondary education in Addictions & Mental Health, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, programming, or related field
• Demonstrated experience working in or with Jewish communities and familiarity with Jewish traditions, holidays, customs, and cultural values
• Experience working with children and youth is considered a strong asset
• Experience developing and facilitating programs, workshops, or community initiatives
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting to both small and large groups
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in alignment with programming and community event needs.