Employer:
Woolwich Community Services
Type:
Full-Time
Term (Duration):
Contract
Description:
Education /Experience Requirements:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Event Planning, Fundraising & Promotion (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years' experience promoting and hosting successful fundraising activities. Experience in generating revenue for a non-profit charitable organization.
Position Requirements:
- Experience in promotion of a non-profit charitable organization
- Experience in marketing
- Coordination and implementation of special events
- Grant writing skills
- Effective public speaker
- Computer savvy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and social media platforms, Meta and Canva
- Experience in Website design and maintenance
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to have a flexible work schedule to accommodate special events
- Police Record Check - vulnerable sector
- Physical stamina and ability to do heavy lifting
Job Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Coordinate, implement and develop opportunities for growth of current fundraising initiatives
- Develop and implement new fundraising strategies, initiatives and partnerships
- Expand donor base through the marketing and promotion strategies
- Maintain event participation database
- Write grant requests for funding of various agency programs
- Complete grant reports as required by funder
- Seek out corporate partners and make presentation with the support of agency staff
- Coordinate a Thrift Shop Marketing plan
Marketing/Communications/Promotions
- Ongoing promotion of all WCS programs and services to increase community awareness
- Maintain a strong online organizational presence by actively maintaining WCS's, Facebook page, and other social media sites
- Create databases that will be relevant for donor and fundraising communication
- Coordinate with co-workers the design of an agency calendar and information sharing avenues
- Complete monthly email blasts to volunteers, partners and donors about upcoming programs and events
- Create marketing materials for the agency (i.e posters, signage etc.)
- Provide accurate information on WCS programs and services to community members and other organizations
- Respond to inquiries from external agencies, business and community members providing information and support to meet their requests
- Hallway community bulletin boards kept current and organized
Community Hub Coordination
- Provide opportunities for social, educational and recreational programs for all ages: families, adults, children and youth at the Community Hub and community spaces.
- To provide a safe and positive environment that residents can contribute to and grow from
- To work cooperatively with other facility user groups and community providers to create community led programming for all ages
- To plan and implement WCS program opportunities with Child & Youth Coordinator, Program Volunteers
- Create facility user guidelines and expectations, schedule use of room, provide accessible up to date monthly activity calendar
- Collect daily attendance and summary of activities, statistical information from community user groups
- Promote the Community Hub throughout the community
- To maintain a clean, well supplied and organized "Hub" and ensure all equipment/electronics are in working order
- To communicate effectively with the community partners and "Hub" participants with any new or changed information, and/or gaps in services
General Responsibilities:
- Comply with the mission, vision and values of WCS
- Comply with all WCS policies and procedures
- Participate fully in staff meetings and agency functions
- Be adequately trained and apply the principals of Trauma-sensitive practice
- Participate in professional development opportunities as they become available
- Complete all program statistics and reports as required
- Create and update a "how to" job task manual
- Train, support, schedule and celebrate program volunteers
- Obtain and keep current all certification requirements for position
- Other duties as assigned
Wages are $25.85/hr, 2 weeks vacation, paid sick days, mileage paid, benefits after 3 months and RRSP matching plan after 1 year. It is a contract with the intent of a permanent position if all parties are in agreement.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Event Planning, Fundraising & Promotion (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years' experience promoting and hosting successful fundraising activities. Experience in generating revenue for a non-profit charitable organization.
Position Requirements:
- Experience in promotion of a non-profit charitable organization
- Experience in marketing
- Coordination and implementation of special events
- Grant writing skills
- Effective public speaker
- Computer savvy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and social media platforms, Meta and Canva
- Experience in Website design and maintenance
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to have a flexible work schedule to accommodate special events
- Police Record Check - vulnerable sector
- Physical stamina and ability to do heavy lifting
Job Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Coordinate, implement and develop opportunities for growth of current fundraising initiatives
- Develop and implement new fundraising strategies, initiatives and partnerships
- Expand donor base through the marketing and promotion strategies
- Maintain event participation database
- Write grant requests for funding of various agency programs
- Complete grant reports as required by funder
- Seek out corporate partners and make presentation with the support of agency staff
- Coordinate a Thrift Shop Marketing plan
Marketing/Communications/Promotions
- Ongoing promotion of all WCS programs and services to increase community awareness
- Maintain a strong online organizational presence by actively maintaining WCS's, Facebook page, and other social media sites
- Create databases that will be relevant for donor and fundraising communication
- Coordinate with co-workers the design of an agency calendar and information sharing avenues
- Complete monthly email blasts to volunteers, partners and donors about upcoming programs and events
- Create marketing materials for the agency (i.e posters, signage etc.)
- Provide accurate information on WCS programs and services to community members and other organizations
- Respond to inquiries from external agencies, business and community members providing information and support to meet their requests
- Hallway community bulletin boards kept current and organized
Community Hub Coordination
- Provide opportunities for social, educational and recreational programs for all ages: families, adults, children and youth at the Community Hub and community spaces.
- To provide a safe and positive environment that residents can contribute to and grow from
- To work cooperatively with other facility user groups and community providers to create community led programming for all ages
- To plan and implement WCS program opportunities with Child & Youth Coordinator, Program Volunteers
- Create facility user guidelines and expectations, schedule use of room, provide accessible up to date monthly activity calendar
- Collect daily attendance and summary of activities, statistical information from community user groups
- Promote the Community Hub throughout the community
- To maintain a clean, well supplied and organized "Hub" and ensure all equipment/electronics are in working order
- To communicate effectively with the community partners and "Hub" participants with any new or changed information, and/or gaps in services
General Responsibilities:
- Comply with the mission, vision and values of WCS
- Comply with all WCS policies and procedures
- Participate fully in staff meetings and agency functions
- Be adequately trained and apply the principals of Trauma-sensitive practice
- Participate in professional development opportunities as they become available
- Complete all program statistics and reports as required
- Create and update a "how to" job task manual
- Train, support, schedule and celebrate program volunteers
- Obtain and keep current all certification requirements for position
- Other duties as assigned
Wages are $25.85/hr, 2 weeks vacation, paid sick days, mileage paid, benefits after 3 months and RRSP matching plan after 1 year. It is a contract with the intent of a permanent position if all parties are in agreement.
Date Posted:
Mon, May 6 2024
Job Location:
Elmira
Wage:
$25.85/hr
How to Apply:
Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond with the above requirements. Applications are due by Monday, May 20, 2024, to Kelly Christie, Executive Director, 5 Memorial Ave, Elmira, ON N3B 2P8; fax 519-669-4210; or by email to woolwichcommunityservices@yahoo.com.
Woolwich Community Services (WCS) has a unique full-time career opportunity for a well-rounded community focused individual. This opportunity will champion the initiatives of our community agency in providing for residents living in Woolwich Township and immediate surrounding area. WCS offers a supportive, positive work environment that encourages impactful work assisting people where they are in their lives. Staff enjoy having input in program development and professional development opportunities, while having their work-life balance respected. WCS offers a benefit package that includes an RRSP matching plan. If this excites you, come join our team!
Woolwich Community Services (WCS) has a unique full-time career opportunity for a well-rounded community focused individual. This opportunity will champion the initiatives of our community agency in providing for residents living in Woolwich Township and immediate surrounding area. WCS offers a supportive, positive work environment that encourages impactful work assisting people where they are in their lives. Staff enjoy having input in program development and professional development opportunities, while having their work-life balance respected. WCS offers a benefit package that includes an RRSP matching plan. If this excites you, come join our team!
Deadline:
Mon, May 20 2024
