QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Event Management, Marketing & Communications, Fundraising or Sales.
· Minimum of two years fundraising/event experience in a non-profit environment preferred.
· Working in an Animal Shelter environment would be considered an asset.
· Knowledge of project management, strategic communications planning, fundraising principles, and targeted message development.
· Demonstrated ability in using MS Office programs at an intermediate/advanced level, scanning software, and working knowledge of basic web design and tools; Experience with WordPress and advanced user with existing and emerging new social media tools preferred. Design Software experience is a requirement e.g., Canva to be able to create in-house posters e.g., for third party events.
· Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; ability to communicate messages in a professional and engaging manner.
· An excellent writer, with superior proofreading and editing skills.
· Detail oriented, extremely well organized, multi-tasking and project management skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and resolve conflicting demands and deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
· Well-developed relationship building skills and the ability to establish rapport.
· Analytical and problem-solving abilities to research and present information.
· Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential environment with constant communications between the leadership team, and to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
· Outgoing, adaptable, self-motivated, and a strategic thinker with fresh ideas and an enthusiastic approach to their work. Can work in a fast paced team environment but also work independently on projects. Demonstrating a passion for animal welfare is preferred.
· Ability to work flexible hours when required, but typically the hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and some Saturdays for donor meetings or events. Given the flexibility of the job, weekly activity reports will be expected.
· Successful candidates must provide a negative Criminal Background Check and a clean driving record prior to commencing employment.
· Employee Benefits available after 3 month probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON N1R 8J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Having reliable transportation to pick up donations and attend community events is a requirement. Do you have reliable transportation that can pick up donations and attend Community events?

Experience:

• Fundraising & Event Management: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso