Signature Programs Specialist

3 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Canadian Cancer Society Full time

**Job Title**: Signature Programs Specialist

**Location**: Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge or Oshawa, Durham Region
**Work Model**: Hybrid Work Model

**Salary Band**: 4 ($52,000 - $75,000 CAD)

**Status**:Permanent Full-Time Employee

**WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?**

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We raise funds to fuel the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer. Together with patients, supporters, donors and volunteers, we work to create a healthier future for everyone. Because to take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society.

Help us make a difference.

**COME AS YOU ARE**

**JOB OVERVIEW**

The Signature Programs Specialist will provide year-round support to our Run for the Cure program. The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest, single-day, volunteer-led event in support of the breast cancer cause.

The Signature Programs Specialist will report to the Manager of Signature Programs who leads our national volunteer recruitment and retention/stewardship strategy for our Run for the Cure events across Canada. As a member of the Signature Programs team, the Specialist will collaborate with a dedicated team of fundraising and event professionals from coast to coast.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**:

- Acting as the main staff partner for 6 Run for the Cure events, primarily located in Ontario.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to volunteer committees, working closely with your volunteer Run Directors to drive engagement and results.
- Meeting with your volunteer Run Directors on a regular basis throughout event season, and attending committee meetings, as needed.
- Ensuring that your volunteers plan and execute a safe, fun, and memorable event experience while adhering to our Run for the Cure Minimum Standards.
- Actively exploring opportunities to grow assigned Run event locations by prospecting and identifying opportunities for Volunteer Leadership committee to execute.
- Works to nurture leadership volunteers through intentional stewardship strategies for assigned events.
- Creating comprehensive training materials and delivering group training to staff and volunteers.
- Recruiting and retaining high-caliber volunteers to address committee gaps and prioritize succession planning.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute strategies and tactics aimed at achieving program goals and objectives.
- Identifying creative and innovative opportunities to improve or enhance the Run for the Cure program.
- Following all guidelines established by national leadership including Marketing, Communications, Digital Support, Finance, Team People, IT, and others.
- Maintaining relationship data for volunteers and key stakeholders in Salesforce, our CRM database.
- Ensuring internal and external communications and materials reflect CCS’s values and our culture of diversity and inclusion.
- Actively contributing to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff and volunteers feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or race.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education or equivalent.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in fundraising, event management, and/or relationship management.
- A demonstrated donor-centric approach to fundraising.
- Strong organizational, time management, project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong event management and relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with presentation and facilitation experience.
- Proven ability to accomplish goals and establish priorities with mínimal direction.
- Ability to travel within Canada - i.e. a valid Driver’s License.
- A flexible schedule that allows for multiple after-hours events and meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- French proficiency.
- Experience leading volunteer organizing committees.
- Peer-to-peer fundraising event experience.
- Working knowledge of Salesforce.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US**:
**COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS**

In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**OTHER INFORMATION**:

- Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote _**_healthy lifestyles_**_, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out

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