Corporate Engagement Specialist

Corporate Engagement Specialist

12 months contract for a pilot project

Direct Reports: None

Position Summary: Up With Women/Exponenti’elles is piloting the Pipeline to Work project, connecting clients in our coaching program to job opportunities with corporate partners committed to hiring and supporting women overcoming barriers from past homelessness, trauma, or violence.

WHO WE ARE

Up With Women / Exponenti’elles is a national charity dedicated to helping women and gender diverse individuals experiencing low income build a sustainable pathway out of poverty and realize their full potential. Currently serving in 5 provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia) and growing, Up With Women/Exponenti’elles is committed to serving our clients in the official language of their choice, anywhere within our service areas.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals, many with lived experience of the intersecting issues of poverty. We are flexible, pro-parent, pro-mental health, and pro-human. Together, we take pride in cultivating a thriving and enjoyable workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Click here to hear directly from our employees about what it’s like to work with us.

Benefits: Health Plan (Paramedical and Dental), Health Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.), birthday off, internal psycho-social resources, access to one on one coaching as available, and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity, humour and purpose. We offer a hybrid working environment (remote working combined with some office time) with occasional travel within the GTHA.

Expected hiring salary range:  $45,000 - $67,000

WHO YOU ARE

You are a strong communicator and negotiator, with a proven ability to effectively interact with potential partners to achieve mutual benefits that align with the organization’s mission and goals. You are passionate about social impact and have a solid understanding of the sector landscape, that will help you source new partnership opportunities but also establish and nurture ongoing ones.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the Director, Partnerships and Engagement, the Corporate Engagement Specialist will set up and manage the internal systems and partnership relationships necessary to facilitate job matching between clients and corporate partners in the Toronto area. This includes liaising with HR teams within existing corporate partner relationships to identify suitable job opportunities available to our clients, collaborating with internal teams to connect clients with these opportunities, and supporting clients throughout the job search process. The Corporate Engagement Specialist will also play a vital role in assessing project effectiveness, overseeing the development of job application tools, tracking impact results of the project, and contribute to supporting the growth of the larger Corporate Partnerships portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client and Corporate Engagement:

• Work closely with HR/Talent Acquisition teams within existing corporate partners to identify job opportunities suitable for our clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with corporate partners to secure job postings and provide updates on client applications.
• Collaborate with internal programs team to connect clients with opportunities and support them through the job application process.
• Support clients with workshops on interview skills, resume building, and job application strategies.

2. System and Process Development:

• Collaborate on the creation of communication materials for clients and corporate partners.
• Work with IT to ensure seamless integration of job board software with Up With Women/Exp’s website.

3. Project Assessment and Reporting:

• Gather and compile data on partnership outcomes, engagement levels, and program participation.
• Work with an evaluation consultant to develop a comprehensive project evaluation plan.
• Collect feedback and data from clients, and corporate HR teams.
• Assist with data collection and report preparation.

4. Corporate Partnership Support

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential corporate partners and opportunities for collaboration.
• Maintain and update the database with information on corporate partners, job opportunities, and client applications.
• Assist in preparing materials for corporate partnership meetings, taking meeting notes, and following up on action items.
• Support with administrative tasks, such as scheduling, data entry, and coordinating communications with current and prospective partners.
• Undertake other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Resources, Project Management, or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, client support roles, corporate partnerships/ fundraising, or related field. Experience in non-profit sector or working with marginalized communities is highly valued.

Skills:

• Passion for social impact, equity, and supporting marginalized communities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce is preferred
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including developing and nurturing long-term relationships with corporate partners
• Ability to identify challenges and develop creative, client-centered solutions
• Awareness of inclusive hiring practices and how to support equity in the workplace
• Sensitivity to challenges faced by vulnerable women and gender diverse individuals in re-entering the workforce
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices an asset
• Bilingualism in French and English is preferred

We are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying. With the limitations of time, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline by 5pm EST on March 21st, 2025

This Job Description is not intended to be taken as fixed or exhaustive, and it may change from time to time depending on immediate and long-term needs and requirements of UWW/EXP. As such, you agree to competently perform the duties and responsibilities that are in the Job Description, along with any additional or different tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as reasonably requested by your direct supervisor, from time to time, and you agree that such additional or different tasks, duties, and responsibilities will not constitute constructive dismissal.

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