Coordinator, Development & Special Events

More moments. More Life. That's why Heart & Stroke NB leads the fight against heart disease and stroke. Powered by donors and volunteers, we fund life-saving research and help New Brunswickers lead healthier lives. Heart & Stroke NB is a health charity active in communities across the province. We are sustained by the commitment and generosity of our volunteers, donors, and staff.

As a quickly growing, dynamic, and culture-focused organization, Heart & Stroke NB is looking for someone to support and enhance our team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, ready to tackle the next challenge that comes your way? Do you enjoy creating and establishing meaningful relationships? We are growing our team and are seeking a development coordinator who has a passion for community engagement - if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

The Coordinator, Development & Special Events will work within our Development department which is responsible for fundraising initiatives across New Brunswick. The Coordinator, Development Programs will coordinate the Jump Rope for Heart program in Anglophone schools throughout the province. In addition to the Jump Rope for Heart program, the coordinator will support the team with other provincial fundraising events.

As a not-for-profit health charity, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick relies on fundraising programs to support mission programming, aimed at directly impacting the health of New Brunswickers. The successful candidate should possess exceptional communications skills, be detail oriented, and work well under pressure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting and coordinating schools for the Jump Rope for Heart Program.
• Responsible for grant applications and Employee Giving programming.
• Mining donor data, connecting with Monthly Donors and coordinating the database.
• Assisting the Development team to secure sponsorships and recruit teams for events.
• Supporting our virtual Bingo Program through weekly production, card delivery, tracking and maintaining inventory. (Monday evenings required)
• Securing High End Auction items for various events.
• Assist with additional development events to expand the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick's fundraising capacity.

REQUIREMENTS

• Written and spoken competency in English.
• Self-motivated and committed to follow-through with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
• Valid license and regular travel are required.
• Evening and weekend work required
• Bilingualism is considered an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary Education - University or College Degree or 2+ years experience in a related field

WHY JOIN US

• Fun, friendly, team environment with an amazing work culture
• Pension / Benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Flex Schedule

APPLYING

If you are looking for a rewarding career and feel you are a fit for our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected] on or before the application deadline. Come join us in the fight against heart disease and stroke in New Brunswick!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to volume, we can only contact those selected for interviews.