Community Engagement Project Coordinator
Hours : 21 hours / week (flexible scheduling may be available)
Type : Temporary contract (6 months)
Compensation : $28.49 / hour
Reports To : Director of Community Impact
Location : In-office at 277 Stewart Street, Peterborough
About Us
United Way Peterborough & District (UWP) is proud to be the largest non-governmental funder of social services in our region. For nearly 85 years, generous donors have helped us build a stronger, more inclusive community.
As we evolve to meet changing community needs, we’re transforming how we engage, collaborate, and invest—deepening relationships, strengthening partnerships, and amplifying collective impact.
This role will support the Director of Community Impact and the rollout of our Community Impact Funding Model, including the Agency Capacity Fund, Priority Issues Fund, and Research & Advocacy Initiatives. It will also play a key role in coordinating the Point-In-Time Count and Housing & Homelessness Symposium—two important efforts to better understand and address homelessness in our region.
Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of local charities to address poverty and social exclusion by :
If you’re passionate about community development, skilled in project coordination, and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply and help build a more equitable and resilient Peterborough.
About the Role
As the Community Engagement Project Coordinator, you will report to the Director of Community Impact. You will play a central role in supporting the rollout and administration of United Way Peterborough’s Community Impact Funding Model, including the Agency Capacity Fund, Priority Issues Fund, Research & Advocacy Fund, and key community initiatives such as the Point-In-Time Count and Housing & Homelessness Symposium.
Funding Application Coordination
Program Coordination
Project Coordination & Community Engagement
Data Analysis
Communications & Digital Support
What You Bring
Required Skills & Experience
Assets
Why Work With Us?
Here’s what our team says about working here and volunteering with United Way :
“It’s knowing we are making a difference in the communities we serve by building relationships with organizations and community members.”
“Being able to share impact and take action on the most pressing issues in our community is incredibly rewarding.”
How to Apply
United Way Peterborough & District is committed to reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion (READI). We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Together, we can build a community where everyone belongs and thrives.
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Community Coordinator • Peterborough, ON, CA