Manager, Engagement

The Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre is our community’s response to child abuse through intervention, advocacy and providing a continuum of support in a child-friendly environment. We are seeking a full-time Manager, Engagement to join our herd. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume via email to with the subject line of “ Manager, Engagement”. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Position Overview Since 2002, the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre and our multi-disciplinary team of partners have worked to provide safety, support and strength for children and youth who have experienced abuse, helping over 4,000 kids annually. The Zebra Centre is seeking a Manager, Engagement to join our team. Reporting to the CEO, the incumbent will bring a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to this role, growing awareness, support and involvement. Overseeing all areas of engaging our community, the Manager, Engagement leads a small but mighty team in delivering communications, community education, fundraising and events with a goal of engaging our community and growing support for the Zebra Centre. Primary responsibilities include: Strategic planning, budgeting and reporting: Develops and oversees an overall community engagement strategy for the Zebra Centre including managing the budget relating to all engagement activities. The incumbent will identify strategic resourcing opportunities and implement as appropriate. Further, the incumbent compiles the annual Impact Report and oversees the roll-out of this report, as well as manages the completion and submission of reports to major funders. Marketing & Communications: Overseeing the Communications Coordinator, the incumbent creates and implements a marketing plan for the Zebra Centre. In collaboration with the CEO, they will manage media relations and coordinate internal communications for the Zebra Centre as well as oversee promotional items and manage the merchandising strategy for the Zebra Centre. The incumbent also ensures brand standards for the Zebra Centre are incorporated and maintained in all communications. Philanthropy & Donor Relations: Overseeing the Philanthropy Lead, the incumbent ensures donor-centric fund development strategies are implemented to raise 40% of the Zebra Centre annual operating budget. Community Education & Engagement: Overseeing the Community Education Lead, the incumbent provides support and drives strategy in building community relationships and facilitating educational presentations. Events Management: Overseeing the Events Specialist, the incumbent provides support as needed and helps ensure that both community events and signature events are well-organized, high-impact and worthwhile in terms of the time and resources invested. Maintains High Corporate Culture: The Manager, Engagement actively participates in Centre-wide initiatives when appropriate including fundraising activities, public presentations and events and demonstrates a positive attitude towards all employees and volunteers. This position is based in the Zebra Centre, located at Avenue, with a full-time schedule working 36.25 hours per week. Regular in-person presence required to support collaboration as well as flexibility to work occasional evenings and outside standard business hours to support Zebra Centre events. Please note we work with accredited facility dogs on-site. Qualifications The Manager, Engagement will possess the following experiences, knowledge, and strengths: Post-secondary education in a field related to marketing, communications or equivalent. Experience developing and implementing strategic plans in marketing and communications. Experience in managing people and projects. Experience working with communications tools and systems. Experience in donor relations and/or a nonprofit organization considered an asset. Creative and strategic thinker. Strong and effective communicator. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, pay close attention to details and meet deadlines. Responsible with confidential information. A self-starter who is curious, willing to accept direction and feedback. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the organization with a sensitivity to diversity. Successful passing and maintenance of an Edmonton Police Service Enhanced Security Clearance and a Children’s Services Vulnerable Sector Check. Compensation and Benefits This essential position offers a competitive not-for-profit salary in the range of $65,000 – $75,000 to start. In addition to a comprehensive health, dental and life benefits package, the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre offers three weeks’ annual vacation, ten sick days and three additional mental wellness days per year to start. Communication tools (cellular telephone, laptop and other tools) provided as required. The Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and accessible facility. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Please note that due to a high volume of interested applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted. Tagged as: Non-Profit Management and Support #J-18808-Ljbffr