Development Associate

**Job Posting #E035-76 **_**New Westminster - BC**_
- Lookout Health and Housing Society is the safety net which provides mínimal barrier housing and a range of services to destitute and low income adult men and women who have few, if any options, and who demonstrate an inability to meet their own needs._

**Job Title: Development Associate, Part Time**

**Classification: Excluded Staff**

**Salary: $23.79 - $25.16**

**Organizational Structure**

The Development department is responsible for external communications regarding programming and community engagement, social media to educate the public and raise awareness regarding programs, fundraising for identified program needs or budget shortfalls, proposal and grant writing to further support direct service programs, donation management and volunteers. Reporting to the Manager and working in conjunction with all development team members, the Development Associate supports all aspects of the Development portfolio.

**Summary of Responsibilities**

Key duties and primary responsibilities are related to external communications that include website management, social media, and responding to media requests. It’s critical that guests and referring sources have accurate and up-to-date information regarding services like extreme weather, emergency, temporary and year-round shelters and outreach programs. Other duties include supporting development activities such as proposal and grant writing to address gaps in programs or to further support programs with mínimal budgets or to expand wrap around services; special event organization including site openings, public announcements with funders, and funder/municipal requested site tours; and donor and volunteer relations. The Development Associate must understand and enforce Lookout’s rules of confidentiality.

**Scope and Complexity**

The Development Associate will research, design and deliver promotional materials and electronic communications including: Lookout’s website updates and social media posts; and will respond to news media requests. The Development Associate will be required to communicate with a broad range of external and internal constituents including: funders, stakeholders, community organizations, the media, guests, donors, and the general public. The Development Associate will support development activities as directed by the Development Manager.

**Communications**

The Development Associate must develop a thorough understanding of Lookout’s objectives, services, programs and mandate. The Assistant will interact with all Development team members, and provide regular reports to the Development Manager and/or the Director of Development.

**Duties/Accountabilities**

1. Provides communications to:

- Research, write and support content for proposals and grants for funding,
- Draft, coordinate, edit, and produce media talking points, speeches, and presentations
- Write, distribute, and follow up on press releases and event calendar listings
- Support activities pertaining to Lookout’s website, social media platforms, blogs and newsletter(s) related to programming for education and awareness
- Research, design, and produce informational and promotional materials, utilizing design programs like Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- Understand and enforce guest confidentiality rules in outgoing communications
- Track social media and news stories pertaining to Lookout programs through analytical tools such as Google Analytics
- Research, compile and format content for Lookout’s external newsletter
- Implement specific strategies related to media relations
- Coordinate, liaise, and converse with media during fundraising events and public programs
- Report to and receive direction from the Development Manager on details related to any of these tasks

2. Assists the Development Manager to:

- Identify, cultivate and solicit partnerships and donations
- Support and raise awareness about Lookout at community, third party and sponsorship events
- Assist in planning and implementing media strategies for events and activities
- Assist in the organization of fundraising campaigns
- Maintain a current knowledge of Lookout services, programs, and best practices
- Comply with all Government and Society policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications and/or a minimum of three-year work or educational experience in a similar field.
- Must have vulnerable sector criminal records clearance. Must be bondable.
- Current Class 5 driver’s license required

**Skills and Abilities**

i. Strong ability to manage the latest digital information technology systems, including websites and social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn); background or interest in photography is a definite asset

ii. Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills that include resear