Position Description
Development and Communications Coordinator
Permanent Full-time position
Start date: June 20, 2013
Job location: 1000 Yonge St., Suite 301, Toronto, ON
The Actors’ Fund of Canada is a registered charity that provides short-term financial aid to help entertainment industry workers maintain their health, housing and ability to work after an illness, injury or other economic setback. The Fund earns revenue from entertainment industry members and the general public through direct mail, grants from labour organizations, workplace campaigns, special events and grassroots fundraising.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development and Communications Coordinator will be engaged in the creation, planning, implementation, management and evaluation of communications materials, fundraising initiatives and events. The successful candidate will be adept at understanding and meeting the needs of a complex web of stakeholders. Some evening and weekend work required. Core competencies include: self-motivated, organized and results oriented.
Education Requirements and Other Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent in arts administration or fundraising
- Working knowledge of and/or keen interest in the Canadian entertainment industry
- Compassionate, with ability to exercise good judgement, diplomacy and confidentiality
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access) on a PC system
- Excellent grasp of written and verbal forms of communication with exceptional grammar and spelling ability
- Experience with Photoshop or InDesign software a definite asset
- Knowledge of or experience with The Raiser’s Edge software an asset
Responsibilities:
- Providing consistent and timely support, follow-up, leadership and coordination for fundraising efforts, providing guidance to volunteers and others as required
- Preparation of reports, letters, etc. using The Raiser’s Edge
- Development and implementation of various fundraising projects, direct mail, donor acknowledgement preparation and donor correspondence
- Design and creation of print, multimedia and online communications materials
- Writing and distribution of press releases, newsletters and other communications materials
- Maintenance of the Fund’s web site (WordPress platform)
- Maintenance of the Fund’s social media communications (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Other duties as required
Please e-mail resume and cover letter to:
David Hope, Executive Director
e-mail: execdir@actorsfund.ca
Deadline: Friday May 17, 2013
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.