Marketing and Events Coordinator

Easter Seals New Brunswick is a bilingual, not-for-profit organization, working in partnership with persons with disabilities, enabling them to attain independence and equality of opportunity available in their communities. Our mission is to assist persons with disabilities in achieving their full potential.

Easter Seals NB has been operating in New Brunswick since 1966 and is affiliated with the Easter Seals National Council. It has sister organizations across Canada, and is the sole Easter Seal license holder in the province of New Brunswick.

Easter Seals New Brunswick is searching for its next Marketing and Events Coordinator.

Duties

• Plan and execute events and fundraising initiatives for the organization
• Analyze existing mail campaigns, to monitor performance and make suggestions to improve the overall bottom line of the campaigns.
• Monitor the budget as set forth for the department.
• Develop multimedia campaigns for public relations and fundraising.
• Develop and/or secure multipurpose campaign materials for Easter Seal NB.
• Work may involve preparation and delivery of displays, presentations, and speeches in liaison with service agencies such as Rotary, or Kinsmen.
• Act as advisor to program staff in matters such as promotion, audio-visual preparations, public service advertising, and fund raising.
• Recruit and support volunteers.
• Work with media community in order to build a support network across the province.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in marketing, fundraising and event planning, or a combination of education and experience, with a concentration in the field of marketing or public relations.
• Specific Requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Strong budgetary skills
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Fundraising experience
• Experience in development and execution of integrated marketing communications plans
• Experience in PR and promotions
• Experience in special event coordination
• Knowledge of printing technology and computer literacy
• Media relations experience
• Motivated to plan toward the goals and objectives of the organization
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Language Requirements
• Proficiency in both official languages is an asset

Please apply with resumé and cover letter. No phone calls.