Shelter jobs in Ottawa, ON

Reports To: Director of Media & Communications

Department: Media & Communications

Job Level: Non-Management

Core Purpose and Mission Statement

The Core Purpose of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus’ love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost.

Our Mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life

Vision & Values

Our Vision is that all the hurting, hungry and lost in Ottawa find HOPE, HEALING & HOME

Our Values are Faith first, Excellence in All, Respect & Dignity

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Communications (Director), the Media & Comms Project Officer (Officer) will provide digital and other forms of support for The Ottawa Mission’s (TOM):

• Advocacy program (“Mission Possible”) that aims to address the systematic factors that contribute to homelessness through actions directed to government policy and decision-makers, community leaders and the general public.
• Client Art Program, which is designed to provide past and current shelter guests and vulnerable community members with a creative outlet through art sessions and workshops as part of their recovery and journey toward independence.
• Community Engagement Program, which is dedicated to actively engaging with community events and organizations that share the TOM’s values to cement meaningful relationships with these organizations.

The Officer will also provide support to all major Media & Comms projects, including but not limited to, the Reconciliation Action Plan, TOM’s annual impact report, Black History Month, etc.

The Officer works in collaboration with colleagues in the Media & Communications Department, The Development Department and other departments as necessary.

Major Responsibilities

Mission Possible

• Coordinate advocacy campaigns that focus on systemic factors contributing to homelessness, including: developing and launching advocacy campaigns, producing social media content and blog posts , updating the Mission Possible webpage, managing the database of advocates , aligning advocacy efforts with the Mission's overall goals, identifying and prioritizing new opportunities for advocacy, promoting expert reports, developing educational resources, toolkits and resources to support advocacy efforts and providing guidance and personalized advocacy support to advocates
• Attend public consultations and community advocacy events
• Build and maintain meaningful partnerships with key stakeholder
• Represent TOM at consultations
• Attend educational seminars
• Engage with governments to influence policy changes
• Plan and host training events and create materials for advocates that focus on spreading awareness, providing advocacy training to engage with decision-makers and facilitating calls to action
• Launching a bi-monthly Mission Possible newsletter to keep stakeholders informed about advocacy efforts and events, including content development, managing the distribution list, and monitoring its effectiveness

Client Art Program

• Coordinate and manage Client Art Program, overseeing all aspects of the program; monitoring program progress and adjusting as needed to ensure objectives are met
• Collaborate with organizations, including the Ottawa Art Gallery, the Ottawa School of Art, and other galleries, local artists, creative and community organizations and individuals in the art industry
• Develop other partnerships to create future exhibition opportunities
• Promotion and funding, including coordinating with the Media & Comms and Development teams to promote the program to raise awareness and attract support
• Provide opportunities for Client Artists, including identifying and facilitating opportunities for clients to exhibit, sell, or commission their artwork and supporting clients in preparing for future exhibitions and sales, including pricing and marketing their work
• Grant Applications, including supporting clients and TOM in applying for grants related to the art program, researching and identifying relevant grant opportunities, assisting in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, including gathering necessary documentation and information

Community Engagement Program

• Develop and implement a community engagement strategy that aligns with the TOM’s goals
• Develop and host up to four community engagement events per year, e.g., Black History Month, annual discussion with Indigenous community members, and two other events.
• Attend local community events and engage with attendees to promote the TOM’s values and initiatives
• Identifying and participating in events hosted by other non-profits that align with the TOM’s goals
• Work with the Media & Comms, Development, and all teams across The Ottawa Mission to identify relevant opportunities for future community engagement, and explore new connections
• Update internal teams on community engagement activities and outcomes
• Develop and build relationships with other non-profits and community groups
• Identify potential partners and collaborate on joint initiatives that support mutual goals
• Promote the Community Engagement Program, including reinforcing the TOM‘s messaging through various community engagement activities and working with the Media & Comms team to create and share content highlighting community engagement efforts.

General Responsibilities

• Manage all digital campaigns, advocacy calls to action, and the digital presence of advocacy-related products related to homelessness
• Manage all aspects of the expanded community engagement program, including working with Mission departments and external partners to expand the program
• Manage all aspects of the community engagement program, including four Mission-hosted events and attending community events by other organizations
• Support the digital aspects of other major projects (i.e., social media, website landing page, and digital report for email distribution for TOM’s annual Impact Report, Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) etc.)
• Generation of ongoing social media posts that tell the story of TOM’s on-going activities
• Photography and short video production to support public awareness and fund development initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the Director

Other Requirements

Education

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field incorporating digital components.

Experience

• 3 – 5 years working within communications (including digital platforms), advocacy or community engagement, preferably within the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in photography and video production.
• Understanding of issues that inform homelessness.
• Bilingualism considered a strong asset.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office environment
• Hybrid work/home split determined by Department Director
• Driving to different locations throughout the city
• Ability to flex schedule to accommodate task deadlines
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and manage and respond to competing priorities
• Must be comfortable working in a challenging environment that has the potential for confrontation and/or exposure to violence

Thank you for your interest in working for The Ottawa Mission. Due to the volume of resumés we receive, only those chosen for interview will be contacted.

ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES

The Ottawa Mission is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $59,300.00-$67,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1N 6E4