Student Job Posting
Job Title: Fundraising Assistant
Duration: Starts Immediately*, 8-week contract
Wages: $14.25/hour, 36.25 hours per week, 246.5 total contract hours
*This position will be accepting applicants until filled
Description:
The Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking an individual to assist with fundraising initiatives, including the Save the Evidence Fundraising Campaign. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is interested in gaining experience in database management, tracking of donations, development, partnership development, fundraising strategy, social media marketing, monitoring emails, managing phone calls and booking calendars, and administration.
Job Duties:
- Assist in all stages of fundraising endeavours, including the Save the Evidence Fundraising Campaign
- Assist the Projects and Development Coordinator in maintaining our fundraising files and databases
- Assist with major fundraising initiatives like the Great Canadian Giving Challenge and Orange Shirt Day
- Administration related to donor management, including thank you letters and website updates
- Assist in the planning and implementation of fundraising Social Media and Marketing strategy
- Possible front desk reception coverage, welcoming guests as they come in and using the POS
- Be familiar with the Centre’s programs and upcoming events
- Promote a positive image of Woodland Cultural Centre to the community and the public
Qualifications:
- Experience working with excel, and working knowledge of basic excel formulas and functions
- Knowledge of relevant computer software (emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
- Good organizational skills, and willingness to learn in an office environment
- Access to reliable internet, and ability to work remotely (position can be done fully remotely)
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Time management skills, and completion of assigned projects
- Able to work as a team as well as independently
- Applicants MUST be under the age of 25, residents of Ontario, eligible to work in Canada, have been students in 2020-21, and be returning to full-time education in September 2021
Assets:
- Experience working on a fundraising campaign
- Experience working with CanadaHelps, or any donor management software
- An understanding of the impact of Residential Schools, and/or experience working with Survivors
- Knowledge of one or more Indigenous Languages
All applicants for this position should submit a current CV or resume, cover letter, and two references.
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please send a cover letter and resumé with references to:
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca (519) 759-2650
Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
