Join Our Team as an Event and Development Coordinator!
Are you a people person with a knack for building strong relationships? Are you driven by achieving goals and love the challenge of sales and sponsorships?
We’re looking for an outgoing task-master who will help us bring communities together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build connections will make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Team Days: Organize and facilitate engaging Team Days for corporate groups, ensuring an exceptional experience that inspires ongoing support.
- Plan and Support Events: Coordinate Habitat-hosted events and assist with third-party fundraising events to expand our community reach.
- Be Social Media Savvy: Leverage social media platforms to engage potential sponsors and promote fundraising initiatives.
- Achieve Sales Goals: Meet and exceed fundraising targets through proactive relationship-building and innovative fundraising strategies.
- Sell, Solicit and Secure Corporate Sponsorships: Cultivate and secure corporate sponsorships up to $10,000, creating meaningful partnerships that support Habitat’s mission.
About You:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in an fundraising, sales, and/or event coordination role.
- Experience developing engaging content for social media that drives results.
- Experience with SEO/SEM is an asset.
- Ability to build strong relationships and build connections.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to work within tight deadlines and coordinate information from a variety of sources
- Consistently demonstrates confidential, professional behaviour
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
- Employee benefit package for full-time employees, including an RRSP contribution program after one year.
- Set hours, we are closed on public holidays and Sundays.
Why Join Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario?
At Habitat, we don’t just build houses—we build hope and community. By joining us, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission, creating meaningful change and making a difference in the lives of families in our catchment area. If you’re passionate about providing top-notch executive support and have a keen interest in governance, we’d love to hear from you.
Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, please advise in your application or at any time during the recruitment process and/or reach out to us.
Apply Now!
Send us your resume to sharon.bunce@ahria.ca and tell us why you would be perfect for the role of Event and Development Coordinator.