Career Opportunities

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
Position: Volunteer Program Coordinator (Full-Time, Contract)
Hours of work: 9am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday (37.5 hr/week)
Salary: $45,000/yr

Deadline to Apply: Friday April 19, 2024 by 4:00 PM

The Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking an organized and self-motivated individual to recruit and coordinate volunteers for the organization. This individual should be able to work with minimal supervision and the ability to communicate with people with diverse experience levels.

• Scheduling volunteers and allocating responsibilities.
• Ensuring volunteer recruitment information is made available to identified communities.
• Ensuring members of the volunteer team receive the training they need to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Tracking volunteer recruitment and participation.
• Ensuring that volunteers meet the needs of the organization.
• Assist with the development of the marketing and outreach for the volunteer program.
• Understanding the Woodland Cultural Centre’s needs and goals in order to effectively communicate with all stakeholders in our communities a part of our outreach efforts.
• Take an active role in all event and programming planning within the organization, including attending all meetings and being present for events.
• Promote a favourable image of the Centre at all times.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills including sufficient computer knowledge to schedule and track volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Centre and a way to be reached in case of emergency.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Time management skills, and completion of assigned projects.
• Interest in Indigenous Arts and Culture, special focus on the cultures, histories, and traditions within Southwestern Ontario.
• Possess a knowledge of the Woodland Cultural Centre’s mandate, programs, services and resources.

The Volunteer Program Coordinator regular hours are from 9-4:30, Monday to Friday, however some evenings or weekends will be required. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 4:00 pm on Friday April 19th, 2024, to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
Attn: Trisha Kelley
Development and Marketing Manager
(519) 759-2650 x 232
frontdesk@woodlandculturalcentre.ca.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment.

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Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
Position: Development Associate (Full-Time, Permanent)
Hours of work: 9am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday (37.5 hr/week)
Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000 annually

Deadline to Apply: Friday April 19, 2024 by 4:00 PM

The Development Associate will work with the Development and Marketing Manager to assist in all stages of the Centre’s fundraising initiatives and administrative duties for the department.

• Assist in all stages of fundraising endeavors, including special initiatives and campaigns
• Assist in maintaining our fundraising files and databases
• Administration related to donor management, including thank you letters and website updates
• Perform prospect research for new donors and corporate partners to increase annual profit
• Attend meetings and events with community donors and partners and gain experience in developing new partnerships in the community
• Collaborate on the marketing strategy for the Centre’s fundraising and special events/campaigns
• Be familiar with the Centre’s programs and upcoming events
• Promote a positive image of Woodland Cultural Centre to the community and the public

• 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 a strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills, and completion of assigned projects
• Able to work as a team as well as independently
• An understanding of the historical significance of the Centre
• Experience working on a fundraising campaign is an asset
• Experience working with CanadaHelps, or any donor management software is an asset
• Possess a knowledge of the Woodland Cultural Centre’s mandate, programs, services and resources

The Development Associates’ regular hours are from 9-4:30, Monday-Friday, however some evenings or weekends will be required on occasion. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous organization, Indigenous applicants will be given preference. Applicants must have access to reliable transportation, and access to reliable internet in the case of working remotely.

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 4:00 pm on Friday April 19th, 2024, to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
Attn: Trisha Kelley
Development and Marketing Manager
(519) 759-2650 x 232
development@woodlandculturalcentre.ca.

Nya:węh/Niá:wen/Thank You