Nelson at its Best is recruiting a Poverty Reduction Coordinator to lead the implementation and evolution of its poverty reduction initiatives, including the Together Nelson Action Strategy for Nelson & Area. This role is essential in driving meaningful, collaborative efforts to reduce poverty in Nelson and surrounding areas while building a sustainable framework for long-term social and economic development. The coordinator will work with a diverse network of stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, support innovative solutions, and meet the objectives of the Vancouver Foundation/Osprey Foundation Community Prosperity Grant.
Details:
Posting Date: January 20, 2025
Contract Duration: 54 weeks
Contract Type: Part-time, 14 hours per week
Contract Rate: $35/hour
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Research and Data Management:
· Collect, analyze, and interpret data to track the scope of poverty and inform strategic actions.
· Integrate insights from the Tamarack Institute’s Western Canada Leads cohort to guide population-level change.
2. Strategic Coordination:
· Conduct a comprehensive asset scan to identify gaps and opportunities for action.
· Oversee and update the Together Nelson 4-Year Action Strategy to reflect community needs and priorities.
3. Public Engagement and Community Collaboration:
· Engage with local governments, non-profits, and individuals with lived experience to create a shared vision for poverty reduction.
· Develop and implement a Community Economic and Social Development (CESD) Framework.
· Facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings and consultations to foster collaboration.
· Build a Community Partner Network to expand the impact of poverty reduction efforts.
· Organize public engagement events to build awareness and inspire community participation.
4. Communications:
· Design and execute a communications strategy that highlights the stories behind local poverty challenges.
· Promote the project’s progress and successes through storytelling and media outreach.
5. Resource Development and Sustainability:
· Identify and secure funding opportunities to ensure long-term operational capacity.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative strategies and secure partnerships for future initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
· Experience in social development, poverty reduction, or community planning.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and foster collaboration.
· Strong skills in research, data analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
· Proficient in a variety of communication approaches, with a focus on storytelling and community engagement.
· Familiarity with social determinants of health and strategies for systemic change.
· Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
This contractor is required to have access to a home office setup, including a computer, phone, and internet. In-person engagement within Nelson will be required regularly.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for creating
collaborative and sustainable efforts to reduce poverty in Nelson & Area by Monday, February 3rd, 2025 to Nelson at its Best’s email: info@NelsonAtItsBest.org
