Community Partnerships & Outreach Coordinator

Community Partnerships & Outreach Coordinator (Contract)

Contract Toronto, ON, Toronto, ON, CA

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Partnerships & Outreach Coordinator will support the expansion of the Foundation’s community presence across Canada by seeking new partnerships and creating pathways for individuals to access free financial planning support.

This role is ideal for a relationship‑builder who enjoys connecting with diverse communities, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and helping people access services that can improve their financial well‑being.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the Foundation’s growth, helping to expand our network of community partners and increase participation in our programs among financially vulnerable Canadians.

Our office is located in downtown Toronto. This is a full‑time contract position working 5 days per week during core business hours, with some flexibility required. We offer a hybrid‑work model, requiring at a minimum 40% (two days a week) of employees’ time be spent in the office. This hybrid position is based in Toronto; however, we welcome applications from qualified candidates across Canada who are seeking a fully remote arrangement.

We are committed to wellness and a healthy work environment for our employees. This role offers a competitive employee benefits, including generous paid vacation and personal days, flexible work arrangements, and regular opportunities for team connection through social events.

• Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with new community organizations, networks, and referral partners across Canada.
• Operationalize engagement strategies to reach organizations serving people who are financially vulnerable and facing barriers to accessing support. This could include immigrants, refugees, women, 2
  
  SLGBTQ+ people, seniors, people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, and other underserved populations.
• Conduct outreach meetings, presentations, and information sessions to introduce organizations to the Foundation’s programs.
• As required, at the direction of the Program Manager, represent the Foundation at conferences, community events, and networking opportunities. Some minimal travel may be required.
• Build relationships with community leaders, service providers, and other sector stakeholders to increase awareness of the Foundation’s work.
• Track outreach activities and participant recruitment outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with internal staff to ensure successful transitions from initial outreach to ongoing partnership management.
• Occasionally support Foundation colleagues with communications, promotion, and report‑writing.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the charitable sector, ideally in community outreach, partnership development, community engagement, settlement services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with community organizations and meeting ambitious growth targets.
• Experience conducting presentations, facilitating meetings, and representing an organization externally.
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to initiate conversations and develop new opportunities.
• Experience working independently and managing a portfolio of outreach activities in a remote work environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and comfort initiating new relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, whether through professional experience, volunteer experience, or lived experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple outreach initiatives simultaneously.
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