THE WINNIPEG HUMANE SOCIETY – JOB POSTING # 2025-1-05

Date: April 3, 2025
Position Title: Donor Relations Office Clerk - Manitoba Metis Federation
Summer Student Position - Part Time TERM
Term dates: April 7, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Reports to: Director, Donor Relations
Rate: $ 17.80/hour
Classification: Non-Union
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours /week)
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date for Applicants: Open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position offers administration and data entry support to the Donor Relations
department as directed by the Director of Donor Relations. The Office Clerk’s primary
focus for their term is to update donor records to ensure accuracy. They will also perform
mail merges, write letters, and assist with in-person donor events. This position is privy to
confidential financial information surrounding donations, fundraising, budgets, and donor

data.

• This opportunity is for Metis students with Citizenship cards who attended post-

WHO WE ARE:

• One of the oldest registered Non-Profit charities in Manitoba funded primarily by

donations and events.

• An innovative community service organization committed to protecting animals from

suffering, and to promoting their welfare and dignity.

• A team of generous partners, donors, hardworking volunteers and committed staff

united in the belief that every animal deserves dignity and love.

• One of the largest and more recognized animal shelter and welfare organizations in

Canada.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE:

The following qualifications are desired and would be considered assets:

• Certificate or Degree in Office Administration, Fundraising or Event Planning. An

equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

• Minimum of one year experience in an administrative position, preferably in a not-

for-profit development office

• A minimum of one year experience performing data entry work
• Experienced in dealing with internal and external customers/donors, business

professionals and suppliers
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REQUIREMENTS:

This opportunity is for Metis students with Citizenship cards who attended post-secondary
school full-time during the current academic year and who are returning to school on a full-
time basis in the upcoming academic year (part-time and distance education students do
not qualify).

ABILITIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent ability to articulate and communicate with clients, fostering a high

standard of client care

• Ability to multi-task and be receptive to ongoing changes in priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, use good judgement, and communicate

effectively with peers and clients.

• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enters and maintains data over multiple donor Databases and Excel sheets
• Prepares and assists with mail merges for donor correspondence
• Researches prospective funders and partners
• Assists with event prep and takedown
• Fills roles as needed during events
• General administrative tasks including organizing donor relations materials and

mail processing

• Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Directly accountable to the Director, Donor Relations for the performance of all assigned
duties and responsibilities.

duties

• Communicate effectively with all donors, staff and volunteers
• A high standard of customer service and respect for all is maintained at all times
• The work produced is accurate and well presented
• Attention to detail is demonstrated in the execution of all programs.
• Confidentiality is maintained on all matters pertaining to The Winnipeg Human