Part-Time Outreach Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Soldiers of Creation is seeking a Part-Time Outreach Assistants to join our supportive team of activists to assist the Community Outreach Coordinator. Your role will include supporting the Community Outreach Coordinator in growing out our resource directory and collaborating on projects with other community organizations.

*These are volunteer positions in a team of volunteers; however for our work to thrive, we do expect a high level of commitment from each team member. 

Deadline: Until it is filled.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Reaching out to a mixture of healthcare, alternative and clinical resources to add to our directory

  • Light administrative tasks, data entry and taking minutes during meetings

  • Assisting the Community Outreach Coordinator with collaborative community projects

  • Occasionally leading and/or assisting with community events

  • Occasionally running booths at community events and/or markets

  • Attending community events to network and represent SOC on an as-needed basis

  • Attending SOC fundraisers (1-2 per year); mandatory, SOC team is all hands on deck

Role Benefits:

  • Gain great experience working for a social cause if you are pursuing a career in the social or charity sectors

  • Further development of effective communication skills

  • Networking - this role entails a significant amount of social interaction; you can use this role to build your own connections

Role Requirements:

  • Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changing schedules

    • We collaborate with many community and international professionals who work with varying schedules and/or in different timezones. 

    • We are heavily focused on social issues, therefore we must be able to respond promptly to significant community and global developments. 

  • Must have previous volunteer, charity, or start-up work experience

  • Call centre/ crisis line experience is an asset

  • Must take direction well 

  • Strong project management skills

  • Proficient communication skills

  • A desire to connect with people in the community 

  • Thrives in a collaborative working environment 

  • Must be comfortable with public speaking and being on camera (don’t worry, we will help you get comfortable)

  • Be an open minded and non-judgemental person - it is important in our work to understand that everyone heals differently and be non-judgemental to people's backgrounds and personal healing processes.

  • Comfortable working with people from all backgrounds

  • Must be a survivor of sexual assault or abuse OR be an active ally to this cause

Nice to have, but not required:

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Drive, MailChimp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest

  • Graphic design  

  • Experience with marketing

  • Finance background

  • A valid driver’s license

  • A sales background

ABOUT US

Soldiers of Creation is a gender inclusive Social Enterprise focused on creating a safe space for survivors and allies of sexual assault to connect, educate, and empower each other. 

We understand everyone heals differently so our goal is to provide survivors with as many options as possible to suit their individual healing needs. We design and host a variety of workshops while teaming up with local facilitators to provide community members with options of alternative methods of healing; some may wish to go the clinical route but want tools to fill the void between sessions. We also have some creative initiatives we run with different creative communities in hopes to preserve those areas, while creating positive dialogue within our own community. 

Our Core Values

Creating a safe space for the community to thrive.

Creating space for positive dialogue.

We do NOT tolerate any kind of discriminatory behaviour. We are gender inclusive, meaning we must hold space for everyone, and we cannot claim to be inclusive then exclude minorities that already struggle to find a place of belonging. 

Why work for Soldiers of Creation?

  • Opportunity to be part of a positive change 

  • Opportunity to be part of a growing organization

  • Gain knowledge of tools and platforms that can be utilized in multiple areas

  • Work in a team of like-minded individuals with the same goal of eradicating sexual violence

  • Being aware of and in-tune with what is happening in the world

  • Having your voice valued and heard - can contribute ideas to help better the organization 

  • An opportunity to shape your role within the team

  • Various networking opportunities 

  • Free events and wellness products

For more information, please contact us here.

Soldiers of Creation