Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose summary:
The Special Events Coordinator will provide support and oversight to the organization of and/or the development of seasonal fundraising special events (Christmas Campaign). The funds raised from these events will support The Salvation Army Okanagan Central’s Christmas Gifts of Hope program and other year-round community support programs and initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES and Accountabilities:

The incumbent will assist with the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Organizes fundraising initiatives in cooperation with sponsors for the Christmas season on behalf of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central Community Church and Ministries.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy and accompanying materials
• Develops, prepares, edits and distributes special events materials (i.e., brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, media releases, business letters, photographs, video, etc., along with content for internet websites)
• Works closely with the fundraising team/s, senior management and other stakeholders to assist with the development of brand imaging.
• Monitors expenditures for special events to ensure conformity to budget provisions
• Provides support to the development, stewardship and special event programs; may include set up and technical support where required
• May organize and maintain a media library of relevant pictures, newspaper clippings, video, audio, internet links, etc.; maintains up-to-date listing of all media contacts
• Assists in the preparation of displays, exhibits, PowerPoint presentations, etc. providing materials as required; may manage exhibit booths
• Give direction and supervision to volunteers assisting with special events.
• Receives monetary and non-monetary donations with strict adherence to The Salvation Army’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties. Refer to the Task List.

• Organizes fundraising initiatives in cooperation with sponsors for the Christmas season on behalf of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central Community Church and Ministries.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy and accompanying materials
• Develops, prepares, edits and distributes special events materials (i.e., brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, media releases, business letters, photographs, video, etc., along with content for internet websites)
• Works closely with the fundraising team/s, senior management and other stakeholders to assist with the development of brand imaging.
• Monitors expenditures for special events to ensure conformity to budget provisions
• Provides support to the development, stewardship and special event programs; may include set up and technical support where required
• May organize and maintain a media library of relevant pictures, newspaper clippings, video, audio, internet links, etc.; maintains up-to-date listing of all media contacts
• Assists in the preparation of displays, exhibits, PowerPoint presentations, etc. providing materials as required; may manage exhibit booths
• Give direction and supervision to volunteers assisting with special events.
• Receives monetary and non-monetary donations with strict adherence to The Salvation Army’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigne