Job Category : Community Impact and Programs

Requisition Number : COMMU002138

Posted : September 28, 2026

Full-Time

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Description
The Mustard Seed’s Community Engagement team fosters a Christ-centered understanding of povertyand homelessness to transform worldviews and mobilize the community. The teamfacilitatesexperiential and educational opportunities for people of all ages to broaden their knowledge of issuessurrounding poverty and homelessness.

Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, the Community EngagementCoordinator will focus on building relationships with local churches, organizations and partner agenciesas well as overseeing the Seed Serve program.Primary duties will be to administrate correspondences with churches& community partners, manage relationships with pastors, overseecommunity engagementprograming and aid infacilitatingcommunity education and involvement with Mustard Seed programming and services.

Employment Type: Full time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Reporting to: Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
City: Calgary
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
RFR #: 2010

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Manager, design and execute a comprehensive church engagement framework that aligns organizational goals with local community needs.

Proactively build and sustain strategic partnerships by networking with local churches, businesses, and community stakeholders to foster long-term collaboration.

Serve as a primary representative for the organization by coordinating and delivering compelling presentations and speaking engagements to diverse faith-based and community groups.

Strengthencommunity presence by cultivating deep partnerships within the specific neighborhoods where our sitesoperate, ensuring localized support and visibility.

Direct the planning, organization,



and facilitation of theSeed Serve Youth Program, ensuringhigh levelsof engagement and impactful service-learning experiences.

Facilitate specialized presentations and workshops focused on the complexities of poverty and homelessness for schools, staff, volunteers, and thepublic.

Support the Manager in developing and implementing innovative initiatives to increase public understanding of homelessness exits and systemic poverty issues.

Manage various administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of community engagement programs and tracking of partnership data.

Execute other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Has a related degree, inministry, education or social work

Significant experienceworking with communities affected by poverty and homelessness

Proven ability to network and build strategic partnerships

Excellent public speaking skills

Excellent administrative, time management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, publicrelations,and group facilitation skills

Self-motivated and capacity to work independently

Competent with Microsoft Office

Valid class 5driverslicense

Three years of experience in a non-profit, social service or educational organization

WORKING CONDITIONS

Access to a reliable vehicle isrequired

Drivingapersonal vehicle and travelingisrequiredas part of this role

Moderate physical effortrequired; keyboarding, word processing, walking, database maintenance, standing while teaching and public speaking.

Moderate mental effort; teaching,



communicating information to the public, working with students andyouth,fostering relationships,andfacilitatingprograms.

As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, werequireour employees sign an agreementindicatingthat they will respect and not detract from our Statement of Faith.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed

As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

This position requires the use of a company vehicle, and/or personal vehicle for company use. The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence, maintain $2M Vehicle Liability Insurance on the personal vehicle being used, and will need to consent to a driver’s abstract request.

COMPENSATION & ADVANTAGES

The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents, matching RRSP after one year of service, and wellness days.

All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, addressing mental health concerns, and focusing on personal development in various areas.

NOTE

Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.

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📌 Community Engagement Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 The Mustard Seed Society
📍 Alberta