Job Description

Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to work closely with the Communications staff to support the Executive Director with donor management and outreach. The perfect candidate is a resident of the region that is passionate about customer service, enjoys interacting in person, and is strong at sales and administration.

Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society is a non-profit charitable society responsible for managing the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere designation. Alignment with their Guiding Principles is important in the candidate selected.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:
> 3-5 years of experience in the private sector in a similar sales and/or customer support role.
> Experience with fundraising and community engagement events and activities.
> Second language is an asset (Mandarin or Cantonese).
> Strong interpersonal skills; able to liaise with diverse people across the economic spectrum and maintain effective relationships, including interactions with high net worth individuals.
> Excellent ability to establish and enhance working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
> Demonstrated coordination, presentation, and facilitation skills.
> Experience with, or in the not-for-profit sector.
> Ability and Experience working with Microsoft office or analogous software (e.g., google suite) and various donor and relationship based applications.
> Required: BC driver’s license (or equivalent).
> Opportunity to be connected to a national and global network of UNESCO Biosphere Regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Relationship Development and Management:
> Organize, update and maintain contact lists and donor information.
> Engage personally with contacts as directed to engage more people and drive donations.
> Monitor and evaluate engagement activities.
> Manage email campaigns
> Attend community events.
> Coordinate and carry out relationship-building events in alignment with the fundraising strategy.
Stakeholder Relations:
> Engage with key donors, funders and rightsholders as a representative of HSBRIS.
> Contribute content for communication across social media and website channels and personalized emails.
Fundraising:
> Execute HSBRIS fundraising strategies and recruitment tools.
> Monitor donations, responding to all general enquires and donations.

FOR MORE JOB DETAILS & TO APPLY:
VISIT: www.squamish-jobs.com/job/public-relations-coordinator/
EMAIL: talent@squamish-jobs.com

ABOUT WHISTLER & SQUAMISH PERSONNEL:
We are helping this business recruit and interview for this position. Our career matching and consulting services are confidential and FREE to job seekers – with no strings or commitments required. Unfortunately we are unable to assist out of country candidates who do not have a valid work permit for Canada.

Salary/Wage

28

Other Perks/Benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE - Benefits & Perks: > Part-time or temporary work. > Up to 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. > Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. > $24-$28.00 per hour. > A supportive and collaborative work environment. > Work from home opportunities. > Potential to work into a longer term contract. > Applicants who reside within our Biosphere Region will be considered. (Map is located on the website)

Recommended Training

An Introduction to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Job Application Process

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