Social Engagement Assistant

Position Summary

Seabird Island is committed to community empowerment and meaningful engagement. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Engagement Assistant to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance the planning, coordination, and delivery of community engagement initiatives.

Under the direction of the Acting Communications and Engagement Team Lead, the Social Engagement Assistant provides culturally informed support in implementing community engagement strategies and activities for community members of all ages. We are looking for a “people person” who can interact with anybody, building trust, consistency, and presence. This role involves developing and utilizing a variety of methods and tools—such as surveys, interviews, and community events—to collect qualitative and measurable input and feedback. Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of activities that help an organization build strong, positive relationships with the public.

This includes assisting with outreach, events, communications, and community interactions to ensure people feel informed, welcomed, and engaged. Collaboration with other departments is integral to ensuring that engagement efforts are well-coordinated, inclusive, and reflective of community needs and priorities.

This is a term position which expires March 31, 2027.

What You'll Do

Meeting and Event Coordination

• Compose and distribute communications for meetings, events, and related activities.
• Prepare and compile agendas, meeting packages, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue bookings, catering, audiovisual requirements, and event setup and teardown.
• Manage registration processes and track attendance.
• Record and coordinate timely pre- and post-event communications to support engagement, information sharing, and follow-through on action items.

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Serve as a visible representative of the organization in social media content, promotional materials, and community campaigns.
• Coordination assistance; supporting logistics for engagement meetings, workshops, or campaigns.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of engagement activities tailored to Seabird Island Community Members.
• Participate in community events to represent the organization, gather community input.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement with Community Members, ensuring their voices are reflected in planning and decision-making.
• Helping maintain positive connections with Community Members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Welcome and engage with Community Members, providing information about initiatives, programs, campaigns, and opportunities for involvement.
• Conduct door-to-door outreach to deliver invitations, surveys, newsletters, and other community communications, while fostering meaningful...