Spark Engagement Coordinator

Position Overview

In alignment with Spark’s values, the Engagement Coordinator builds the capacity and impact of community development initiatives by cultivating and sustaining meaningful relationships with community partners and volunteers. This role strengthens Spark’s visibility and reach through thoughtful networking, effective marketing and communications, and strong stewardship practices.

The Engagement Coordinator is a natural relationship builder and storyteller who understands the power of connection and narrative in advancing social change. You will play a key role in sharing Spark’s story, supporting the impact of community organizations, and helping volunteers see how their skills can make a real difference.. 

You’ll collaborate with community economic development (CED) organizations across the city and work alongside volunteers eager to contribute their expertise. With a flexible schedule, a supportive team, and meaningful work, this role offers an opportunity to have a tangible and lasting impact in the community.

Responsibilities and Duties

Community & Volunteer Engagement

• Build awareness of Spark’s services with local nonprofit organizations and potential volunteers through outreach activities such as networking, presentations, cold outreach, and social media.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with community organizations, volunteers.
• Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement, recognition, and follow‑up to ensure a positive and meaningful volunteer experience.

Communications & Storytelling

• Develop and implement a communications strategy for Spark’s social media, website, and newsletter.
• Write and curate engaging original content that highlights Spark projects, community partners, volunteer contributions, and impact.
• Maintain and update website content using WordPress and manage Spark’s social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn).

Program Support

• Assist Program Managers with the brokering and management of pro bono projects between community organizations and volunteers.
• Support assessments of community organizations’ capacity needs and volunteers’ skills, interests, and suitability.
• Help track engagement activities and outcomes to support reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

This position is ideal for a true people-person who loves creating connections and synergies. This role does not require previous experience in community economic development. We welcome applicants who bring transferable skills, lived experience, or a strong interest in community-led social change

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong relationships across diverse organizations and communities.
• Experience creating engaging communications across multiple platforms, including websites, newsletters, and social media.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Facebook, and LinkedIn (or similar platforms).
• Experience working or volunteering with social justice and/or community development organizations, or a strong interest in doing so is an asset. 
• Previous volunteer recruitment and/or management experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Comfort using Google Workspace.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada (including with a valid work permit).
• Awareness of your own lived experience with systemic barriers and/or privilege, and how this shapes your contribution to strategic social change.

About Spark

Spark is the Canadian CED Network’s capacity building service for community organizations engaged in community renewal, poverty alleviation, and social and environmental change in Winnipeg, using a community development or CED approach. Spark staff work with organizations to define their skill and capacity gaps, and then connect them to relevant resources. The centrepiece of the service is arranging pro bono projects between organizations and volunteers with specialized skills from a wide variety of professions to provide short-term but crucial assistance. www.sparkwpg.ca

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter by end of day on Friday, March 20, 2026 to , with “Engagement Coordinator” in the subject line.

In your cover letter, please tell us:

• Why you are interested in this position; and
• How you would help move Spark’s mission forward.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified at the end of March, with interviews taking place in the first week of April.

Spark strives to create a safe, accessible, and anti‑oppressive environment where people can show up fully and contribute meaningfully to community economic development. We value lived experience and encourage applications from individuals and communities who have been historically excluded or marginalized.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or hiring process, we are happy to work with you. Please contact us at .

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.