Non-profit Ninja

**Position Title: Non-profit Ninja**

Now that we have your attention, you’re probably wondering what this position is all about? To be honest, we weren’t sure what to call this needle-in-a-haystack role, so we’re just going to tell you about it. (You can pitch us on a new handle later.)

**What you’ll be doing**

We’re a three-person professional team working in a community healthcare (non-profit) setting. Basically, we’re looking for a rare “jewel” of a pro to join us. In this position, you’ll take the lead on front-end administrative tasks, event planning and implementation, and communications/marketing. You’ll have defined roles and responsibilities, but ultimately we’re a tight-knit team that pulls together to achieve our life-changing mission.

**Who you are**

Ideally, you’re versatile, curious, creative, and open to learning. You enjoy taking the initiative, being a cheerleader for your team, and contributing your top-notch interpersonal skills. (A sense of humour is a bonus.) Sound like you? If you have experience in events management and savvy in engaging prospective clients and community, PLUS you know how to flex your administrative muscle, we’d love to meet you.

**What we offer**

We offer flexibility, a supportive team-building environment, professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a meaningful mission. If you’ve always wanted to make an impact in your community, this is your chance.

**Key Accountabilities**
- **Assists in Event Coordination (e.g. Father’s Day Walk/Run, Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live)**_ by managing the back-end administration including participant registrations, participant recruitment, administration logistics, and note-taking for committee meetings; and functions as the main contact for participant inquiries, event communications and distribution of event information.
- **Supports General Marketing and Promotion**_ initiatives by routinely updating the website; co-manages the IPC’s social media accounts; and assists in the writing and production of monthly e-newsletters and other communiqués.
- **Provides administrative support**_ _**to the Executive Director **_as requested and required; and liaises with committee members, volunteers and Board members as opportunities arise or requested.
- **Manages the Donor Database**_ by processing gifts (e.g. donations, sponsorships, Gifts in Kind) according to office procedure and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules; issue charitable receipts in accordance with CRA policy; ensure donor information/payments are processed accurately in a timely manner; coordinates and resolves issues with financial and reporting systems, including Sumac and others; provide leadership and assistance with donor inquiries and concerns, maintaining high integrity of organizational data, communications, donor research, records management, and export data for projects, mailings and events; and creates and issues reports to support resource development campaigns, public engagement and volunteering activities, and prepares statistical and comparison reports.

**Skills and Qualifications Required**:

- The position requires experience in a similar role, including event organization, management of social media accounts, database and office coordinator.
- The individual must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to issue error-free communications.
- Adept with computers and related technology as well as familiarization of use of social media.
- The individual should have the following abilities, experience and skills:

- experience working in the non-profit or voluntary sectors is preferred
- able to work independently, showing great self-initiative
- able to contribute effectively to team projects
- proven ability to follow directions and execute projects with a high degree of accuracy
- able to work under pressure, manage several competing priorities

**Other Attributes & Considerations**
- A sense of humor and a passion for pitching-in to the get job done is a must.
- A flexible schedule is required to attend out-of-hour activities (ie: committee meetings, special events) and/or to complete work during strategic peak periods.
- Access to a vehicle is preferred.

**Salary**: $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8V 3N1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person