Community Program Organizer

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Henry Mintzberg

In A Nutshell

I work to improve community needs such as employment, education, and food security.

I gather information, develop plans, and start programs in the community to meet these specific needs.

I organize programs such as fundraising events, youth camps, community gardens, food banks, marketing campaigns, and more.

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Potential Salary Range

$43,000 - 108,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

PEI

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskwatchewan

I work in an office, where I do lots of planning, emailing, and talking on the phone with people. I get to travel to various locations to meet with people who are either helping with the program, or participating in the program. I help to deliver the programs in-person, with the support of other staff in my organization and volunteers.

Workplace

Indoor

Job Requirements & Duties

Determine the scope and objectives of a program or project
Decide what resources a program or project will need to reach its goals and then manage those resources
Prepare a budget for the program or project based on its scope and requirements
Manage a detailed schedule and work plan, and track project and program costs
Provide updates to stakeholders about progress and strategy
Manage contracts with outside vendors and suppliers that are necessary for the program or project
Coordinate fundraising efforts to raise money for projects and programs
Collect statistics and prepare reports that help to measure the success of programs or projects

Education & Training

A college diploma or university degree in project management, social work, or a related field is required for this position.

Job Outlook

The outlook for this position is fair to good; there are about the same number of jobs in Canada as there are people to fill them.
There will always be programs and projects to coordinate - across all kinds of companies!

Related School Subjects

English Language Arts

Social Studies

Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Community Leadership Management Organizing

Important Skills

Organizational

From coordinating resources to scheduling time to overseeing people, this position is great for people that are highly organized and love planning.

Leadership

As the manager of the program, it’s my job to lead by example. If other people aren’t getting their work done, it’s up to me to work with them and help them be productive members of the team.

Public Speaking

Because I’m involved in coordinating people from all kinds of teams, I often run presentations and workshops with large groups. It’s important to feel comfortable speaking in this public setting.

Problem Solving

Programs and projects rarely go according to plan. My role is to take on challenges as they come and find ways for our team to adapt while still meeting deadlines and doing high quality work.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Working With A Team

Work Changes Daily

Flexible Work Environment

Continuous Learning

Helps Others

References

Project Manager Job Description. (2020).

Average Project Manager, (Unspecified Type/General) Salary in Canada. (No Date).

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