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The Hope Centre is looking to hire a Community Engagement & Social Media Coordinator 

The applicant would be working to help manage the Toronto Metropolitan University HOPE (Health Outcome Promotion and Engagement) Centre for Sexual and Gender Minority People (thehopecentre.ca). The HOPE Centre conducts community-engaged, interdisciplinary research to understand and promote the health of people who identify as members of a sexual or gender minority community. Our community engagement efforts are focused on fostering strong relationships and building capacity within these communities.

The Community Engagement and Social Media Coordinator will play a crucial role in increasing the HOPE Centre’s capacity to engage with communities, address inequities and support diversity in all of its facets. Our engagement strategies will encourage community based research examining the experiences and health outcomes of sexual and gender minorities.

This role includes coordinating our social media channels to promote the HOPE Centre’s mission, research findings and community engagement activities. The Coordinator will facilitate the promotion of sexual, mental and physical health among diverse sexual and gender minorities. They will serve as the point of contact for the HOPE Centre, and act as a community ambassador to build and maintain strong relationships with community members and organizations. The Coordinator will also work with the HOPE Centre Steering Committee, which is the committee that organizes the HOPE Centre research findings into practical application and accessible formats for the community through an online presence.


Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Community Engagement:
– Develop and Implement effective community engagement strategies that align with the HOPE Centre’s mission and goals.
– Engage with community members through various online platforms and in-person events.
– Foster relationships with community leaders, partners and stakeholders to strengthen community ties.
– Act as the first point of contact for community members interacting with the HOPE Centre.
– Represent the HOPE Centre at community events, meetings and conferences.
– Develop and expand community outreach efforts through social media and other online tools.

Social Media Engagement:
– Create, curate and manage all published content (images, video, written) across the HOPE Centre’s social media platforms.
– Monitor, listen and respond to users on social media while cultivating leads and engagements.
– Develop and expand community outreach efforts through social media and other online tools.

Knowledge Translation:
– Translate complex research findings into accessible, actionable and engaging information for community members and stakeholders.
– Collaborate with the research team to ensure that community insights are effectively communicated and utilized.
– Develop and disseminate educational materials, reports, and presentations that highlight HOPE Centre and other key research findings and their implications for the community.

Participate in Team Meetings:
– Attend bi-weekly Steering Committee meetings.
– Attend Working Group committee meetings as needed to promote community engagement, social media management, and knowledge translation.
– Attend community events and meetings that may occasionally include weekends and evenings.

Specific Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required:

– Experience working in Knowledge Translation of research for communities.
– Ability to work effectively and efficiently with deadlines.
– Graphic design experience.
– Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
– Excellent time management and organization skills.
– Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple competing tasks.
– Excellent interpersonal skills for working within a team environment.
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Office administration experience.
– Word processing, database, and spreadsheet software proficiency (e.g. MS office, Google).
– Evidence of strong follow-through with tasks.
– Evidence of ability to prioritize tasks in consultation with Steering Committee.

Additional assets that would be desirable, but are not required:
– Training in anti-oppressive practices.
– Experience with sexual and gender minority communities.
– Experience working with other marginalized communities (e.g. racialized communities).
– Experience working in sexual health.
– Graphic design and content creation.
– Experience working in partnership with community-based organizations.

Materials Required:
– Resume
– Cover Letter
– References: 2

Rate of pay: $30/hr
Term: Part-time contract (1 year)
Hours per week: 10-15

People who are members of LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with HIV, people with disabilities, and people who are members of indigenous communities are encouraged to apply for this position.

Please submit your application to hopecentretoronto@gmail.com


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