Engagement & Fundraising Coordinator

Engagement & Fundraising Coordinator**Yukon Conservation Society**
- Whitehorse, YT
- Full Time- Compensation: $28 Hourly- Benefits: You'll receive a semi-annual self-administered employer cash contribution.Administration And Clerical

**Duration**
- Contract**Job Level**
- Assistant**Intended job posting audience**About YCS**

The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) is a grassroots environmental non-profit organization established in 1968. Since then, we have gained a respected position of influence on environmental policy and education in the North by working with communities, First Nation governments, and diverse organizations to achieve many conservation victories in the territory. Our Board, staff, and volunteers are experts in their fields and are committed to pursuing ecosystem well-being throughout the Yukon and beyond, recognizing that human well-being ultimately depends upon fully functioning, healthy ecosystems.

**Position Summary**

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engagement & Fundraising Coordinator (EFC) who can help us grow our communications and marketing efforts and foster strong relationships with our members, volunteers, and donors.

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) and working collaboratively with the Outreach & Communications Manager (OCM) and the Educational Programs Coordinator (EPC), the EFC is responsible for maintaining existing YCS’ digital channels, researching new digital opportunities, and collaborating with the OCM to develop and implement communications/marketing and fundraising strategies.

**Main Responsibilities**

**Digital Engagement (40%)**
- Lead marketing strategies and collaborate with the OCM and other department leads for overall communication strategies.
- Manage digital channels, initiatives and analytics, such as Google Analytics, Google Ad Grants, Facebook Ads, Google Search Console, Google Looker Studio, website, events calendar, social media optimization, etc.
- Manage paid media budget portion of overall department budgets (Outreach & Communications, Energy, Conservation, etc.)
- Support OCM in developing, editing and distributing the YCS membership publication _Walk Softly_ and contributing to the bi-weekly e-newsletter _Tread Lightly_ as directed_._

**Fundraising and Outreach (40%)**
- Collaborate with the Administrative Manager, ED, EPC and OCM in researching funding opportunities, drafting funding proposals, recording project progress, and editing and publishing final reports for core foundations and grants.
- Represent YCS at outreach booths stationed at public events and markets (including the summer Fireweed Community Market), increasing YCS’ visibility.
- Lead strategizing, planning, organizing and delivering fundraising and membership events (Summer BBQ, Direct Mail Campaign, AGM, Silent Auctions, etc.)
- Support OCM and EPC in planning, organizing and delivering YCS-hosted events (Open House, End of Year Party, Bioblitzes, outdoor programming, educational workshops)
- Provide OCM and EPC with marketing support for the Summer Interpretive Program.
- Collaborate with YCS staff to cultivate connections with the community and ensure YCS initiatives effectively reach target audiences.

**Other/Administrative (20%)**
- Provide OCM and EPC with administrative support for the Summer Interpretive Program.
- Participate in relevant project and team meetings and discussions and prepare project and funding reporting as necessary.
- Work closely with the ED, OCM, EPC and Administrative Manager to manage the media budget portion of overall project budgets and cash flow.

Additional assets include:

- Experience working in the Yukon or other northern jurisdictions and experience working in the not-for-profit or academic sector.
- Experience managing social media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram and paid digital platforms such as Facebook Ads and Google Ad Grants.
- Website and graphic design skills using Canva, Squarespace, InDesign, etc.
- Knowledge of best practices for search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM).
- Familiarity with Donor Management Systems (DMS) i.e., CanadaHelps and Little Green Light, our primary membership and donation platforms.
- Strong organizational, budgeting and record-keeping skills.
- Knowledge of conservation in the Yukon (including the influences of legislation, policy and modern treaties) or a willingness to learn.
- Independent, driven, yet able to cooperate in collaborative decision-making.
- Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills.
- Experience working or volunteering with Indigenous-led organizations, First Nations governments and/or communities.
- Fluency with computers, including Google Workspace & Microsoft Office Suite.
- A valid driver’s license and/or access to a vehicle is preferred.

**Logistics**
- **_Schedule:_** Full-time, 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
- **_Location: _**Parnell House, 302 Hawkins, Whitehorse.
- **_Vacation:_** 2 weeks of vacation an