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 October 7^th, 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.