2025-076 Development & Social Media Coordinator, Full-Time, West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa)

POSTING DATE: December 10, 2025 POSTING: Non Union)

EXPIRY DATE: December 17, 2025

WEST PERTH VILLAGE (RITZ LUTERHAN VILLA)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Development & Social Media Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Development & Social Media Coordinator plays a key role in connecting West Perth Village with its community. This position blends customer service, social media management, and administrative support to maintain smooth office operations, foster strong donor relationships, and advance digital engagement. Success in the role requires exceptional organization, initiative, and discretion.

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY:$ $29.69 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited College/University in a related field, or a combination of comparable skills and experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in social media, fundraising, events, or non-profit administration

• Public Relations, Digital Communications or related experience

• Advanced computer skills required including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Social Media, etc.

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Strong telephone skills required

• Confidence in public speaking

• Experience in writing grant proposals, fundraising letters

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with creating website content and experience maintaining and establishing social media accounts such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), e-newsletters and other platforms using social media best practices

• Lead the organization in its strategy and implementation plan to support/enhance the current fundraising program, and expand opportunities and efforts to increase donation opportunities.

• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Board of Directors to determine quarterly priorities and action plans for cultivating existing donor relationships and pursuing new streams of funding.

• Track and evaluate results against stated objectives in the organization's Strategic Plan to assure that goals are met or exceeded each year.

• Supporting existing committees and establishing new in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising events and activities; this includes signature fundraising events, donor appreciation events, donor prospecting activities, and supporting third-party fundraising events, as needed.

• Identify and develop strategies for growing community presence, and community partnerships.

• Coordinating community relations activities, such as presentations, tours.

• Supporting development of campaigns such as monthly donor program, corporate matching, and annual giving.

• Processing donations, thank you correspondence and receipting using Donor Perfect Software.

• Researching grant opportunities, collaborate on funding requests and assists with tracking and recognition requirements.

• Creation of materials and presentation speaking notes to be used by individuals representing the organization.

• Document donor, resident, staff, volunteer, and caregiver stories, used in the development of campaigns & events.

• Provide support in the production of news releases, articles, and organizational key messaging.

• Develop communication materials such as brochures etc. ensuring consistency with brand design.

• Attend events to capture and promote through social media content.

• Work within a communications & marketing budget in consultation with the Director of Finance.

• Responsible for management of donor files and maintain records storage as per policy.

• Complete special assignments and projects as required.

• Plan yearly activities, education, events as part of the Staff Wellness Program.

• In the performance of all duties, demonstrate respect for the privacy, dignity, and individuality of the resident; adhere to home policy on confidentiality.

• Perform all duties and demonstrate conduct in accordance with the policies and procedures of West Perth Village.

• Other duties as assigned.

Please submit a complete resume by visiting careers page on our website: or by dropping your application off at Ritz Lutheran Villa's reception desk.

West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the organization. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.

The West Perth Village does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.

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