Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator

Job Description

Under the direction of the Brampton Safe City Association Executive Director, the Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator shall perform the following functions:

1. Program Administration

Ensure the Neighbourhood Watch Program is run in an efficient and effective manner by providing office and operational support including:
Responding in a timely manner to requests from the public about Neighbourhood Watch and community safety issues;
Receiving, preparing and distributing information about the program and volunteer opportunities;
Keeping accurate records about the program;
Planning and organizing meetings for volunteers and interested citizens;
Attending meetings of Committees and Associations as required; and
Reporting to outside agencies (e.g. Brampton City Council) about the program.

2. Communications:

Providing information and news to Neighbourhood Watch Members on a regular basis through web-based, telephone and printed communication materials;
Promoting the program through the media and the public;
Preparing and delivering presentations to interested citizens and organizations;
Assisting with the Association’s annual awards event;
Acting as the program liaison with other groups and agencies;
Attending community functions to promote the program;
Organizing and implementing new NW areas and hosting meetings for existing programs; and
Compiling and assembling program information kits.

3 Financial Administration

Assisting in the preparation of an annual budget for Neighbourhood Watch
Assisting with the Association’s fundraising special events as required; and
Preparing purchase orders, deposits and invoices.

4. Other

Set personal goals and objectives annually, and review with Executive Director; and
Must be prepared to work regularly scheduled afternoon/evening shifts and some Saturdays to provide optimum support to community volunteers

5. Skills required:

Demonstrated skills in recruiting and managing volunteers from diverse cultural populations;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Good customer service skills; and

Computer skills, including working in the Microsoft Windows environment, and the ability to learn how to use new programs.

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