ABOUT
We are a cities’ research and innovation nonprofit that helps communities prepare for the future. We inform the public, inspire action, and act as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that guide cities through a rapidly urbanizing world. We envision cities as vibrant inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build smart urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging and happiness.
POSITION SUMMARY
Our Creative Neighbourhoods Lab is a digital tool that connects neighbourhood organizations with talent from post-secondary institutions to complete projects that improve the wellbeing of local communities. Projects may include marketing and communications, policy analyses, neighbourhood developments, website overhauls, and computing large datasets. As our Coordinator, you will be responsible for onboarding, maintaining relationships with, and
supporting our Lab Partners as they navigate the Creative Neighbourhoods Lab. Once a partner has registered, you will create their online profiles and regularly connect with them to provide support in developing projects, adding projects to the Lab, and mediating the successful completion of projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Graduated or enrolled in a University degree, College diploma or certificate program
● Have an interest in either sales, marketing, stakeholder engagement, urban planning or a related field
● Strong interpersonal skills and are good at motivating others
● Possess creative skills, the ability to think outside of the box, and are adaptive to
changing circumstances
● You are organized
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Have a passion for innovation and building strong neighborhoods
● Strong organizational skills and an ability to keep on top of workload
● Able to commit to one year with the organization
● Sound computer skills including operating Google Suite
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume to talent@imaginecities.com.
444 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8, CA
We inform the public, inspire action, and act as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that strengthen the capacity for cities to adapt in a rapdily changing world.
We are a cities research and innovation nonprofit preparing communities for the future.
We envision cities as vibrant inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build smart urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging and happiness.
Guided by our indicators and supported by systems thinking, we collect and share cities research from around the world in an effort to more fully understand challenges and opportunities in cities.
We bring together digital content that will not only give you the skills needed to better understand the complexity of your city and community, but also the tools needed to effectively respond to improve life in your neighbourhood.
The greatest leaps in human progress have always been the result of our ability to work together in large numbers. Through activation, we provide resources to community organizations to make the incremental steps needed to build great neighborhoods. Whether it's connecting organizations with each other or to post-secondary students, we will find creative ways to provide the support needed to advance local change.
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
August 6, 2024
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