The QEII Foundation inspires generosity to advance health care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre (QEII) – Atlantic Canada’s leading healthcare institution. Renowned for its innovation and leadership in philanthropy, the Foundation is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join our dynamic team of professionals as Development Coordinator,Special Events & Engagement.
Reporting to the Development Manager, Special Events & Partnerships, the Development Coordinator, Special Events & Engagement position requires a driven and enthusiastic individual who will assume responsibility for coordination of special event logistics, third party events and community initiatives, support sponsorship activations, event volunteer recruitment and training, assist in relation to web development requests, and collaborate in the development of communication materials to successfully deliver the Foundation’s signature and third party, high profile fundraising events. The position plays an integral role in maximizing fundraising revenue, elevating brand standards and consistency across all channels, while contributing to an overall positive donor experience.
The role requires a high level of professional motivation; sound ethical practices, superior written and verbal communications skills; and the proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. He/she will have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders (i.e. donors, sponsors, participants, event guests, volunteers, etc) and understand how to align the organization’s fundraising needs accordingly.
As the ideal candidate you are both a doer and a dreamer. Your passion for community engagement, volunteering and event management goes beyond your perfectly-organized day planner and your experience. You’re thriving in the day-to-day tasks while contributing to a team with impeccable interpersonal skills that helps ensure strategies remain donor-centered and stakeholder driven. You dig for solutions and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment without breaking a sweat. Sound like you? Read on.
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Work close with the Development Manager, Special Events & Partnerships to support withevent management day-to-day taskwithin various activities:project management, event logistics, sponsorship, research, solicitation, communications, activation, administration and stewardship
- Coordinate support and implementation requirements for community initiatives including third party events, employee givingprograms and cause related marketing projects
- Coordinate workflow for project activities with internal departments (comms, IT, administration, etc.)
- Liaise with suppliers to coordinate and manage project requirements
- Support event volunteers, including recruitment, coordination, training and stewarding
- Undertake secondary research in order to gain insight into current challenges and industry trends
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, event participants,volunteers and other supporters
- Content development for event and sponsorship materials (i.e. sponsorship proposals, presentations, speaking notes, marketing collateral, external communications, etc) as needed
- Assist with event-based social media content and participant inquiries in a timely manner
- Other tasks as they evolve
Position Qualifications
- Post secondary education, at either the university or community college level
- A minimum of 3-5 years experience in event and/or project management
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Confidence in taking initiative
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license
- Physical demands including lifting, carrying and/or handling objects when required
- Ability to work evenings and weekends when required
- Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or another CRM software system and/or graphic and web design software considered an asset
- Previous work experience with a fundraising organization also considered an asset
The salary range for this position is dependent on qualifications. The QEII Foundation offers a highly collaborative and supportive atmosphere; the opportunity for professional growth and development and a competitive benefits package. The QEII Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations by the application deadline of May 17, 2017 (12:00 p.m. A.D.T.) . Please reference your full name within the filename of your application.
We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the QEII Foundation
Inspiring generosity to advance health care at the QEII.
The QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established to strengthen the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s ability to provide health care of the highest quality across Atlantic Canada.With financial support from all levels of the community, the QEII Foundation helps fund new technologies, medical research, innovation and professional education that contribute to life-changing moments experienced every day by patients and their loved ones at the QEII. Inspired by the patient stories and the passion shown by the QEII's health care teams, the QEII Foundation staff and Board of Trustees continue to achieve 100% participation in giving.By working together with people who share a vision of better health, the Foundation strengthens care delivered at the QEII, improving the health and lives of Atlantic Canadians.
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