Salary:
Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Job Title: Associate Director of Community and School Engagement
Location: St. Johns, NL
Position Type: 1 full-time position
Closing date:Until Filled
As part of the senior leadership team, the Associate Director of Community and School Engagement providesstrategic leadership to adiverse portfolio of programs supporting the integration and well-being ofnewcomerchildren,youthand families.The Associate Director leads and mentors a multidisciplinary team, builds strong partnerships across the organization and with externalpartners, anddevelopsinclusive, traumainformed, and communityresponsiveprogramming. The role also contributes to organizational growth through involvement in funding proposals and the development of new initiatives aligned with community priorities.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Providestrategicguidance anddirection for a portfolio of community, school, and youth programs, includingCommunityConnections,SettlementWorkers inSchools(SWIS),YouthPathways, HIPPYand BlackCommunityEngagement, ensuring alignment with client needs, best practices, and organizational priorities
- Lead the Community Connections Program, a flagshipvolunteer initiativesupporting newcomer integration throughmentorship,socialconnection,and communityengagement, includingmanagementofvolunteerrecruitment, training, and engagementacrossservice areas
- Oversee the Settlement Workers in the Schools program, ensuring effective support for newcomer students and families transitioning into the Canadian school system, in collaboration with NL Schools and other key partners
- Build and strengthen partnerships with schools, community organizations, and volunteers to support inclusive and culturally responsive programmingand referral pathways
- Direct the implementation of special projects and initiatives,ensuring compliance with funding agreements and achievement of key performance indicators
- Lead and contribute to the development of funding proposals and new initiatives to support program sustainability and growth
- Guide data collection, reporting and evaluation processes, including quarterly and annual program reports, with a strong focus on data integrity and continuous improvement
- Manage and supportteam leads,byfacilitatingregular intra-division meetingsand ensuring alignment withorganizationalandHR practices
- Cultivate apositiveand inclusivework culturewithin the division,supporting employee engagement and communication through meetings and committee leadership
- Work cross-functionally toprovide an integrated service delivery by coordinating referrals, andcomprehensivesupportfor newcomer families
- Ensuretrauma-informed, client-centeredservices are deliveredin accordance withfunding agreements and service standards
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in social/human services or related field
- Experience in communityengagement, volunteer management, and youthprogramming
- Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills
- Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of settlement processes
- Experience managing budgets and leading teams
- Proficiencyin MS Office Suite
- Excellent verbal, writtencommunicationand presentation skills
Conditions of Employment:
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
- Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
- Valid class 5 NL drivers license and daily access to apersonalvehicleisrequired
- Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resumeinPDFformto https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/274
Association for New Canadiansis committed to the advancement of Equity,Diversityand Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request tofacilitatethis recruitment process.
Visit uson-lineat: www.ancnl.ca.
