Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Community Engagement Coordinator

COMPETITION NO. SS26-08

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly 3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information:

Full-time Support Staff Position Opportunity

Payband: G; Starting Rate: $34.60; Four Year Rate: $39.93

Department: The Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Science (The Barrett Centre)

Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm; with advanced notice, evenings and weekends may be required)

Reporting To: Barrett Centre – Partnership Manager

Campus Location: Whitby

Vacancy Status: New vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Barrett Centre Community Engagement Coordinator will support the Barrett Centre's goal to increase its community engagement regionally, provincially, nationally, and globally. This will include:

• Building and supporting local & regional community engagement initiatives.
• Identifying, planning, and initiating community engagement opportunities (including online via portal / LMS & in-person).
• Community Member / Partner Relationship Management.
• Representing the Barrett Centre at local and regional events / speaking engagements.
• The Barrett Centre's growth goals for pan-CAD and global engagement, including strategic initiatives
• Strategic planning for community engagement, including building Barrett Centre community partnerships and relationships. This will also include contributing to the annual strategy and implementation plan (including supporting budget) for local and regional community engagement to achieve the Barrett Centre goals.
• Educational Content Development and Delivery:
• Identify, develop/create, and review educational programs & resources, aligned with applicable curriculum frameworks (including, but not limited to, Ontario Elementary & High School curriculum) and leading urban agriculture research / best practices / thought leadership for both in-person and online delivery (via portal/LMS/virtual).
• Create course content, workshop activities, teacher resources.
• Create workshop extension resources, including but not limited to, research activities, and advanced learning workshops.
• Work with partners to develop / modify existing programs to support custom workshops and activities.
• Work with Events & Projects Coordinator to manage online repository of educational content (portal, LMS).
• Lead and facilitate the delivery of the Barrett Centre's educational activities (programs, workshops, tours, activations, etc.).
• Support activities that contribute to the growth of the Barrett Centre Urban Agriculture Community Portal, CRM & LMS:
• Distribution to community members.
• Maintain, facilitate, & grow community engagement and UX – propose solutions based on community and engagement needs.
• CRM: Coordinate and track the BC's community partners and members via CRM
• Work with the Partnership Manager and Events/Projects Coordinator to implement the growth phase of the portal, which includes a portal audit, community engagement/review, UX audit, and proposing solutions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 4-year degree in Education, Business, Communications and Marketing, or Urban Agriculture.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in coordinating community engagement and relationships, coordinating partnerships and networking with stakeholders and marketing and communications.
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience with a member/customer relationship management platform, LMS, and curriculum development. Additionally, experience supporting and/or working with a budget, and creating and delivering workshops across age groups (children, youth, adults) and abilities.

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on February 26, 2026. Competition number SS26-08.

Contact Us T:

C Wing, Second Floor Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

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Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.