Fund Development and Communications Officer

Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.

CFY is seeking to hire one (1)Fund Development and Communications Officerto join our Fund Development and Communications Team. The team oversees all aspects of communications, marketing, and fundraising for CFY and provides support to all programs and social enterprises at CFY.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Fund Development and Communications Manager, the Fund Development and Communications Officer will play a key role in supporting CFY’s internal and external communications; engaging our donors, supporters, volunteers and staff through social justice and appreciation events; creating engaging and compelling content across multiple platforms; and analyzing and researching market trends to determine CFY’s fundraising event strategy each year. Projects will include a variety of independent work, assigned tasks, and collaborative initiatives both within the team and across the organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support on the execution and implementation of CFY’s new Organizational Communications Strategy

· Oversee and support with CFY social media platforms

· Create and update content for CFY communications platforms

· Support grant writing as needed

· Represent CFY in occasional public speaking engagements and community events

· Seek out and attend community building events that align with organizational values

· Nurture and contribute to the unique culture of the organization

· Help foster a social justice approach among colleagues

· Other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS

· Proven relationship building skills

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Demonstrated ability in graphic design

· Experience working with database systems and donor platforms

· Ability to think strategically and holistically about branding and integrated marketing

· Detail orientated and quick problem-solving abilities

· Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and flexibility towards change

· Demonstrated ability to support and/or lead events

· Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Post-secondary degree in business, communications, marketing, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experiences may be considered

· A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in event planning, fundraising, communications, marketing or in a business development environment

· Experience working with social media scheduling and monitoring tools

· Experience working with strategic partners and sponsors

· Experience with presentations, public speaking, and media appearance

· An active driver licence and occasional access to a vehicle

· A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required

WORK HOURS

The position will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, flexibility in work hours will be required for events and engagements.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining how you meet the criteria and use FDC-01-24 in the subject line.

Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there’s a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.

To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $48,516.00-$53,917.50 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• event planning, fundraising, communications, and marketing: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-23