Job Title: Resource Development and Communications Coordinator

Classification: Program Coordinator 2

Grid Level: 14, JJEP Wage Grid (This position requires union membership)

Salary: $33.77

Hours: 21 Hours per week (Permanent part-time) - some evenings and weekends required

Location: Hybrid - Victoria, BC

Start Date: Immediate

Application Closing Date: Sunday, January 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm

Benefits: Benefits package after first three full months, MPP pension matching, paid self-care hours, paid professional development, flexible hybrid working environment

Reports To: Manager of Resource Development and Communications

Please direct any questions about the position to Alicia Sands, Manager of Resource Development and Communications, via Isarta, 250-383-5545 ext. 119

Position Summary: The Resource Development and Communication Coordinator, in conjunction with the Resource Development Manager, is responsible for the development of a cost-effective and productive resource development and fundraising program to meet the revenue requirements of Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Society. This position is primarily remote, but attendance at local Victoria events throughout the year will be required. In-office shifts will also be required during orientation. This position would be best suited to someone who is comfortable working mostly from home but lives locally and can attend and support local Victoria events/projects when needed. Technology to work from home will be provided.

VSAC is committed to employment equity. As this is a bona fide position, we welcome all qualified women, trans, gender-diverse and Two-Spirit people to apply. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous counsellors and those who have experience supporting Indigenous community members. We welcome applicants who are members of marginalized groups; Black, People of Colour, persons with disabilities, LGBQ+ persons, Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse persons and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

Job Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Resource Development Manager, play a lead role in special event coordination, particularly fundraising and awareness events, and act as a liaison for third-party events.
• In collaboration with the Resource Development Manager, play a lead role in special project coordination, website, and donor stewardship, and act as a liaison for third-party project consultants.
• Assist the Resource Development Manager with annual campaigns as well as other fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in the maintenance and integrity of the resource development information management systems (RENXT).
• In coordination with relevant staff, write, coordinate and submit grant proposals.
• In collaboration with VSAC staff, manage existing grants by: tracking grants, developing internal reporting systems, coordinating submission of reports, working with program managers to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.
• In collaboration with VSAC staff, maintain strong relationships with grant funders and partners with the agency, ensuring all requirements around grants are met as a member of the Resource Development team.
• In collaboration with VSAC staff, manage social media, e-news, VSAC blog and web content as well as support and maintain an integrated communication plan to enhance direct mail and other fundraising campaigns.
• Performs the work within the missions, values, and goals of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre.

Qualifications:

Experience/Education

• Minimum 2 years of university/advanced education, or the equivalent skills and knowledge gained from related experience and training.
• Experience in event coordination, preferably fundraising and awareness events.
• Knowledge of best practices in social media and website engagement.
• Experience with graphic design software (Canva, Publisher, MailChimp).
• Experience with grant prospecting and grant writing.
• Knowledge of database management, particularly within fundraising.

Job Skills and Abilities

• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong understanding of anti-oppressive practices and inclusive frameworks.
• Strong understanding and implementation of an intersectional analysis of sexualized violence.
• Excellent computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher. Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge is an asset.
• Knowledge of Word Press and website management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple and diverse projects and deadlines.
• Flexibility in scheduling as occasional evenings and weekends are required.
• Requires a criminal records check

To support the healing journey of clients and VSAC policy, we ask that applicants are not a current client and have not accessed VSAC direct client services in the past 12 months. If you are a past client who has not accessed services in 12 months, you are eligible to apply. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact 250-383-5545 or via Isarta.