Learn. Develop. Succeed. is one of British Columbia's fastest-growing education nonprofits, supporting more than 1,250 children, youth, and adults with learning and other brain-based differences.
Through innovative, evidence-informed programming and our groundbreaking RISE Next Generation AI initiative, we are working to transform how individualized instruction is delivered and supported, with the long-term potential to reach over 100,000 learners across Canada.
We are seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Community Engagement & Events Manager to help expand awareness of our programs and expertise, strengthen community partnerships, grow referral networks, and create meaningful learning and engagement opportunities for families, educators, professionals, supporters, and community members.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative team and help amplify the impact of one of Canada's most innovative education organizations.
Learn more about our mission and impact here: https://ldsociety.ca/
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team that is committed to innovation, impact, and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to:
- Help transform educational outcomes for children, youth, adults, and families.
- Build meaningful relationships with educators, professionals, community leaders, supporters, and partner organizations.
- Contribute to a rapidly growing organization with ambitious goals and national impact.
- Work alongside dedicated educators, researchers, engineers, and nonprofit leaders.
- Play a key role in increasing awareness, engagement, and access to life-changing programs and services.
- Grow professionally while helping shape the future of a mission-driven organization.
Purpose of Position
The Community Engagement & Events Manager plays a vital role in expanding the organization's reach, visibility, and impact through educational programming, community engagement, referral network development, and events.
This position is responsible for planning and coordinating workshops, lunch and learns, community events, supporter engagement activities, and outreach initiatives that strengthen awareness, expand referral pathways, and deepen relationships with families, educators, professionals, supporters, and community partners.
The Community Engagement & Events Manager serves as a bridge between the organization and the communities it serves, helping translate expertise into meaningful learning experiences while building the relationships that support growth, engagement, and impact.
Principal Roles and Responsibilities
Working closely with the Senior Manager, Communications, Communications Manager, Advancement Manager, education team members, instructors, volunteers, and community partners, you will support organizational growth and community engagement in the following key areas:
Community Education and Learning
- Coordinate and support the delivery of workshops, presentations, webinars, and educational events.
- Facilitate selected workshops and presentations where appropriate.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate knowledge into accessible and engaging learning experiences.
- Support the development of educational resources, materials, and learning opportunities for families, educators, professionals, and community members.
- Contribute to the development of scalable learning products, including online modules, recorded workshops, and professional learning resources.
- Support initiatives that increase understanding of neurodiversity, learning differences, inclusive education, and related topics.
Referral Network & Community Partnerships
- Develop and maintain relationships with professionals and organizations that refer learners and families to programs and services.
- Expand engagement with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, counsellors, school-based teams, independent schools, libraries, community organizations, and other key referral partners.
- Coordinate outreach initiatives that increase awareness of programs and services throughout British Columbia and Canada.
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking referral partners, stewardship, and engagement.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand referral pathways.
- Support long-term relationship development with community partners and professional networks.
Events and Community Engagement
- Lead planning and execution of workshops, presentations, community events, awareness initiatives, and outreach activities.
- Coordinate logistics, including registration systems, participant communications, venues, materials, speakers, schedules, and event timelines.
- Develop and maintain systems and processes that support consistent, high-quality event delivery.
- Coordinate event evaluations and participant feedback processes.
- Ensure events align with organizational goals, participant needs, and brand standards.
- Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and outreach opportunities where appropriate.
Supporter and Community Events
- Work closely with the Advancement Manager to support the planning and execution of RISE to the Top and other supporter engagement events.
- Coordinate logistics, attendee experience, volunteer engagement, community participation, and event-related communications.
- Support stewardship activities that strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, supporters, and community partners.
- Help identify opportunities to increase participation, awareness, and engagement through events and community experiences.
- Collaborate with the advancement and communications team to ensure events align with the organization's broader goals and priorities.
Project Management and Operations
- Manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- Coordinate timelines, resources, communications, and deliverables across educational, outreach, partnership, and event initiatives.
- Establish and maintain systems that support efficient planning and delivery of workshops, events, referral initiatives, and community engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively across departments to ensure initiatives are coordinated and impactful.
- Track outcomes, participation, and engagement metrics to support continuous improvement.
Tasks outside of those explicitly outlined may be expected during times of increased needs
Qualifications and Experience
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Education, Adult Education, Community Development, Communications, Event Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, education, event management, partnership development, outreach, program coordination, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating workshops, presentations, events, learning experiences, or community engagement initiatives.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, professional networks, or external stakeholders.
- Experience facilitating learning opportunities, presentations, workshops, or group experiences for diverse audiences.
- Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of projects and outcomes.
- Experience in nonprofit, education, community-based, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, event management platforms, project management software, learning management systems, and virtual meeting platforms is considered an asset.
- A commitment to inclusive, equitable, and neuroaffirming practices and a genuine interest in supporting the mission and values of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
Competencies
- Strong relationship-building and partnership development skills.
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and public speaking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences.
- Strong project and event management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong initiative and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to represent the organization professionally and confidently in public settings.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- High levels of professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
- A commitment to inclusive, neuroaffirming, and equitable practices.
- Alignment with the organization's mission and values.
Start Date: July 2026 (flexible for the ideal candidate)
Reports To: Senior Manager, Communications
Hours of Work: 40 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday
Approximate schedule could be anywhere from 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. start time and 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. end time (Pacific Time). Occasional weekend or evening work may be required, with advance notice
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, is required.
We We Offer
- Salary range: $60,000 to $63,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- $1,000 RRSP contribution for 2026. For reference, our organization is currently researching whether and how we may participate in retirement savings/pension plan options. Updates on this may be offered during the interview process.
- Paid vacation commensurate with experience.
- Paid office closure from December 25–January 1 annually.
- Extended Health and Dental benefits after three months.
- Travel, AD&D, CI, LTD, and life insurance benefits.
- Neuroaffirming and inclusive workplace.
- Collaborative culture with opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Ongoing team and individual professional learning opportunities.
- Convenient access to transit, on-site vehicle parking, and bicycle parking.
Location: Vancouver Learning Centre, 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
- Hybrid work arrangements may be available following successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Equity: We are committed to employment equity and believe that a workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all genders, cultural backgrounds, abilities, identities, and life experiences.
Expectations & Working Conditions
- Position will involve long periods of sitting and using office equipment.
- Frequent interaction with families, community members, partners, and team members.
- Regular attendance at workshops, events, and community engagement activities.
- Occasional lifting and transportation of event materials.
- Some evening and weekend work required to support events and community activities.
- Travel throughout Metro Vancouver and occasionally elsewhere in British Columbia may be required.
Join us in helping transform learning and life outcomes for thousands of children, youth, adults, and families while building stronger, more connected communities.
