Director of Community Engagement/Events

The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria is recruiting a Director for our Community Engagement/Events team. 
 As an organization, our mission is to improve mental health in Victoria by creating educational material and improving access to local support services. It is crucial that we build relationships with community members, and part of that entails connecting with people in the community through face-to-face interactions: that’s where you come in! 

This role sits on our Board of Directors, as well as working closely with the Events Manager to plan, organize, and attend community events. Currently, most of the events we attend are pre-existing outdoor events across the spring/summer where we set up a tent or stand, though there are also some during the winter festive period. These events include the Moss St. Market, the Oaklands Sunset Market, and other local markets, fundraisers, and partnership events.


Required Skills: 
Strong leadership and organization skills (managing a team, delegating tasks, creating agendas, and leading meetings)
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, regular communication with other volunteers, MHS board, community members/partners) 
Self-motivated and responsible (promptly replies to messages and emails, acts reliably/in the best interest of the organization, takes initiative) 
Note: Access to a vehicle is required for this position (transport of materials to and from events if/when needed) 


Bonus Skills: 
Artistic skills
Presenting/Public speaking skills 
Experience with Google Drive, Slack & Trello 
Personal experience with mental illness/addictions


Required Documents:
Resume
Written paragraph: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would be a good fit for the Event Manager position (e.g., training, community connections, passion, education, etc.) 

Please email the above documents to tereza@mhsvictoria.org to apply. We look forward to receiving your application!