Community Development Coordinator

The Opportunity :

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for leadership and supervision of community development and programming. This position primarily focuses on implementing a community development approach to Arts and Culture program and service delivery within the broader Community Development portfolio. While managing this area, the incumbent is responsible for communications, safety and policy implementation.

As our preferred candidate, you will have :

• University undergraduate degree with major concentration in a community development, environmental initiatives, visual and / or performing arts area or recreation OR a combination of other education and relevant experience.
• At least two years of professional Community Development experience and supervisory experience combined with demonstrated understanding of using community development as a process for program and service delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and procedures used in the administration of recreation or cultural facilities, operations, programs and services.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community development.
• Thorough understanding of the concept of and application of marketing principles and practices to ensure a high degree of public accessibility to programs and services.
• Ability to establish cordial relations with community organizations, service providers, staff, community partners, department staff, City officials, City departments, contractors, school boards, business community, service clubs, institutions as well as customers and the general public.
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation and City by-laws governing the operation of public buildings.

Affiliation : Exempt

Remuneration :

$44.88 to $56.09 per hour.

$87,843 to $109,804 per annum.

Hours of Work :

75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.