Community Liaison Worker

Community Liaison Worker (Canada Summer Job) - Edmonton

Job Category: Community Impact and Programs

Requisition Number: COMMU
002018

• Posted :
  May 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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Edmonton
Edmonton, AB , CAN

The Community Liaison Worker  (Canada Summer Job) will participate in programsandfacilitatingcommunity related events, which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seed’s diverse community.

The position will promote education and awareness to the wider public on local social issues such as poverty and homelessness. Specifically, they will help run educational programs, inner-city immersion educational experiences for youth groups who will serve and learn with The Mustard Seed community. They will support in the development of virtual social issues walks, and will support The Mustard Seeds’ basic services, including a meal program, and clothing center.

Location: Edmonton
Project Number: #
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full-Time (10 weeks)
Schedule: 35 hours per week (Total Number of

Hours:

350 Hours)
Reporting to: Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Number of Positions to Fill: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth
• Help promote programming to youth pastors, colleges, and churches
• Liaise with the leaders of groups attending programs
• Jointly organize events & activities with the external and internal resources
• Deliver Community Engagement workshops and presentations, as needed
• Facilitate learning opportunities to help youth better understand the issues of poverty and homelessness in their own community and equip youth to deepen their engagement with local agencies and causes
• Represent The Mustard Seed to the worker’s community of faith
• Attend staff meetings and other training as required
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness in churches and the community
• Empathy for the poor and a desire for greater understanding concerning poverty and justice issues in an urban center
• Completing post-secondary studies in ministry, social work, education, community development, youth, and childcare studies, or a related program
• Interest and skills in recreational activities such as sports or gardening is an asset
• Strong teambuilding and leadership skills
• Between the ages of 18-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• This posting will fill one position and is temporary from approximately June 22-August 31, 2026 and it is a requirement that interns can attend all 10 weeks

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 35 hours per week; some evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate the hours of the community hubs
• Facilitating multi-day service-learning experiences for students throughout the summer
• Support in the design, promotion, and evaluation of summer programming
• Working environment will include indoor and outdoor activities, office work on computer, lifting and some travel will be required
• Physical and mental effort will be moderate
• Valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and Employment Security Check is required
• Navigating interactions with challenging clients who may exhibit unpredictable behavior, including swearing, anger, and the possibility of becoming aggressive
• 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
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
• Position is conditional on Canada Summer Jobs funding and number of hours or weeks may be subject to change

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…