Assistante du developpement - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanentPreferred start date: July 2, 2022Location: Vancouver, BC (territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations) preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates further afield.About Nature Conservancy of CanadaThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the country’s unifying force for nature. We seek solutions to the twin crises of rapid biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale, permanent land conservation. As a trusted partner, we work with people, communities, businesses and government to protect and care for our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain. We often work where others cannot, removing roadblocks to conservation and supporting transformational projects for the sake of nature and people. Since 1962, our evidence-based planning framework has helped us bring Canadians together to conserve and restore 15 million hectares, coast-to-coast-to-coast. NCC is a registered charity. With nature we build a thriving world. To learn more visit: www.natureconservancy.caNCC values and incorporates diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. NCC values also include big thinking, collaboration, determination and empowerment. For more information on our mission and values, please visit: NCC: Vision, Mission and Values (natureconservancy.ca)Purpose of positionNCC is seeking an individual to join the team in the role of Development Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the Development Assistant will provide administrative and donor-services support to the entire Development and Communications team. The Development and Communications team raises funds needed for conservation projects and priorities across BC and helps share NCC’s work and achievements with a range of audiences through a variety of storytelling tools.The position will contribute to our team’s mission to build deep, trust-based relationships with donors who share a vision of a whole, healed natural world.Position tasksThe Development Assistant will be accountable for the following tasks:Development and Communications Team Support (90%)

• Process donations received via various methods and complete required paperwork.
• Support donor stewardship by coordinating the regional thank-you call list, sending thank-you letters, distributing tax receipts and fielding donor inquiries.
• Assist in event planning, preparation, setup, logistics, etc. for both virtual and in-person events.
• Organize and lead Development & Communications team meetings and prepare and distribute meeting agendas.
• Enter donor activities and correspondence into the Raiser’s Edge database for frontline fundraisers and other BC region staff.
• Generate, review and share reports from the Raiser’s Edge database as requested by the Development & Communications team, including regularized monthly donor reports.
• Manage administrative duties for the Vancouver office such as: mail, photocopier, phones, office space, and donor recognition and office inventory.
• Help coordinate fundraising/communications requests and workflow between the BC Region and NCC’s National office.
• Receive and respond to general fundraising or communications inquiries where appropriate or facilitate communication with appropriate BC Region staff.
• Assist the BC Region with tracking and submitting performance metrics to the National office.
• Support hiring processes for the Development and Communications team including assisting with job postings and setting up interviews.
• Organize onboarding and training for new Development & Communications team members.
• Assist the Communications Manager and communications staff with administrative tasks related to communications, such as, website updates and uploading and maintaining graphic assets.
• Assist the team with preparation for quarterly Regional Advisory Board meetings.

BC Region Team Support (10%)

• Where requested or needed, support the wider BC Region team in key administrative tasks such as bookings, organization, monitoring the BC office email inbox, coordinating with HR, etc.

Helpful qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in administrative positions.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, detail oriented and accurate.
• Comfort talking directly to donors on the phone in a client-services capacity, along with sound judgement and tact when handling confidential personal information.
• Commitment to frequent and open communication with team members as a central strategy for navigating competing or unclear priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive in providing support to team members and communicating workload concerns.
• Good self-awareness and commitment to professional growth.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office products as well as the ability to learn new software like Raiser’s Edge.
• Interest and openness to equity, diversity and inclusion in both internal and external-facing work duties.
• Organization skills or other logistical skills to support the team and projects.
• An appreciation for or willingness to learn about nature and conservation.

Benefits Overview:The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) provides a comprehensive health benefits package and three weeks paid vacation after a probationary period, plus two additional paid vacation “Nature Days” per year. NCC is closed and employees are provided with additional paid holidays from December 26 to January 31, inclusive. NCC employees receive provincial and federal holidays and any non-statutory holidays observed by NCC. Employees who observe religious holidays (ex. Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, etc.) can take a leave as an alternative to a non-statutory day when NCC’s offices are closed (ex. Easter Monday, Remembrance Day, etc.). Full-time employees are eligible for up to two weeks (ex. 10 days) of paid personal or family leave days per calendar year following one week of employment. This leave can be used to deal with an injury/illness or other urgent matter involving the employee or the employee’s immediate family.How to ApplyNCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume through our Career Centre by May 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST.NCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. This is our continuous commitment: to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.Please note that in-person office attendance, carpooling with co-workers to NCC properties or events, and in-person attendance at any indoor events are currently restricted to staff who are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Accordingly, if you are required to participate in any of these activities as part of your job the expectation is that you must be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means you have received two doses of the Pfizer, Astra Zeneca or Moderna vaccine or combination of, and have received the second dose at least two weeks prior to your start date or you have received one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two weeks prior to your start date.Quick Apply

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