Job Summary
As a Community Outreach Ambassador, you will be pivotal in launching and promoting Happipad to address interim workforce housing needs in Nelson and RDCK Areas E and F. You will work with Community Futures Central Kootenay and the Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership.
Happipad is a Canadian social enterprise dedicated to addressing Canada’s affordable housing crisis. Happipad connects hosts with compatible renters for home sharing. It offers a safe, reliable and intuitive platform for hosts to rent out their spare rooms and for renters to find affordable housing solutions.
This position is for a full-time student based in Nelson & area and will be supported by a subsidy from the Columbia Basin Trust School Works Program. This program provides wage subsidies to employers to help them hire full-time students on part-time basis throughout the school year to provide opportunities for students to gain career-related work experience in the Basin. Applicants must be a full-time student. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Student Declaration Form.
Wage is $25/hour for a total of 450 hours between October 2024 and April 2025 anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week, with room for flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a promotion, communication, and outreach plan to drive Happipad uptake with a focus on signing up hosts.
- Attend community events and engage in outreach to raise awareness and generate leads.
- Conduct home visits to prospective hosts to introduce them to the Happipad platform and explain the benefits of hosting, take photos, and help hosts create their rental listings.
- Coordinate with Happipad and stakeholders on marketing and promotional activities.
- Perform other promotional and outreach tasks as needed.
- Track performance metrics and report out at the end on the effectiveness and impact of the project.
Education and/or Work Experience
- Completion of three or more years of study in social work, health care, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is preferred. Education or experience in business, marketing, communications, sales, or a similar area is also acceptable.
- Experience building relationships and working with seniors is an asset.
- Comfortable using technology is required.
- Experience helping others with technology is an asset.
- Experience in marketing, outreach, sales, or promotional roles an asset.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven experience in sales, marketing, or community outreach roles, with a track record of achieving targets and driving results.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a passion for making a positive impact in the community.
- Familiarity with the local community and knowledge of housing-related issues and trends is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, while also being a team player who can collaborate with colleagues across departments.
Job Requirements
- Reliable vehicle or access to transportation for home visits and outreach activities required.
- Access to a personal computer with Microsoft Office and a suitable home workspace.
- Access to a digital camera/ high quality cell phone camera.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
How to Apply
To confirm eligibility for the School Works Program, please include with your application:
- Name of School you are currently enrolled in
- Current Year of Study and Field enrolled in
- Where you will live while employed with the support of this program (town/city/community)
Please submit your application with a cover letter and resume to aw*****@fu*****.ca. Application will be accepted until September 30th, 2024.
About Community Futures Central Kootenay
Community Futures Central Kootenay is a non-profit organization dedicated to community economic development. The Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership includes the City of Nelson, RDCK Electoral Areas E and F, the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, and Community Futures Central Kootenay, working together to pursue local economic development opportunities.
