Heritage Mississauga ,Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Canada

Heritage Mississauga is a not-for-profit charity whose mandate is to research,
record and communicate Mississauga’s heritage. Founded in 1960, Heritage
Mississauga is the only independent, city-wide organization devoted to heritage
matters and has become one of Canada’s most respected charitable organizations
devoted to civic heritage. It is responsible for groundbreaking research and
publications, highly regarded outreach programs, well org
anized special events,
innovate community partnerships and conscientious advocacy. Located in the
historic Robinson-Adamson House “The Grange”, Heritage Mississauga
provides a public Resource Centre dedicated to local Mississauga and Peel
Region history as well as a Discovery Centre dedicated to showcasing local arts
and heritage exhibits. Heritage Mississauga believes that our heritage is an
important element in fostering and maintaining Mississauga’s sense of community
pride.

Job Description

Heritage Mississauga
has received funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a project, “Celebrating Mississauga’s Unique Cultural Heritage“.
Over the next 24 months, project deliverables are:

–
development and documentation of a communication network connecting our many
diverse cultural communities
– coordination/creation of a number of tools, including a Cultural
Heritage Guide, information booklets, and a Heritage Film Series.

This
full time role offers a unique opportunity to complete a range of very
interesting work, in a beautiful heritage environment, with a flexible work
schedule, and the possibility to continue in the position after the contract
finishes, dependent on available funding.

The
individual hired for the position of Outreach Coordinator will be responsible
for the coordination of administration, outreach, communication activities and
the development and production of the components of the project. Some
evening and weekend work with be required.

Reporting to the Executive Director and with the support of Heritage
Mississauga Staff, the Outreach Coordinator will: develop and implement
outreach and communications plans; establish a Cultural Heritage Guide Steering
Committee; coordinate production of the Cultural Heritage Guide, the Heritage
Film Series, and Informational Booklets.

The
position will be based at the Heritage Mississauga offices at the
Robinson-Adamson House, “The Grange”, 1921 Dundas St. W.

Requirements:

Candidates
Must:

• Hold a relevant university degree and/or equivalent education and experience
• Be a mature self-manager with evident self-confidence and professionalism
• Possess a background in Sales, Business Development and/or Client Service or
other relevant area
• Have project management experience
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Social Media
communications, graphics software, internet and database programs
• Be able to multi-task, work independently, and manage the demands of multiple
deadlines
• Knowledge of the Mississauga community an asset.