Events Specialist
Revenue Development | Location : Vancouver
The Role :
As our Events Specialist in Vancouver, you will play an integral role in Arthritis Society Canada’s growth through donor engagement in support of our spectacular series of best-in-class annual events and cultivation activities. In this exciting new role, you will collaborate with our bright and talented local team of Fundraisers in providing the ‘gold standard’ in guest and donor sponsor experience. In addition, you will develop and implement creative strategies to enhance supporters’ engagement, recognition, and stewardship. See where this takes you in your career!
What We Do :
Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy and information and support. That’s because arthritis robs six million Canadians of their mobility, mental and physical well-being, and in some cases, their livelihood. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, and there is no cure.
Why Join Us :
A career with us is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to push back against the devastation of arthritis. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action and drives us to excellence in all we do. Our bold and ambitious strategic plan, Accelerating Impact, is propelling our work to create transformational change. We are united, transformative and impactful culture. Our people are essential to our efforts and we will empower you to be successful in your role. We are honored to be a 2022-2024 (and 2019-2021!) Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures winner, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program.
Our Revenue Development Team :
Our revenue development team is made up of talented fundraising professionals across Canada, in the areas of major giving, planned giving, events and annual giving, who work closely with our community of generous loyal donors to turn shared visions, passions and interests into meaningful impact in fighting the fire of arthritis. We are a nationwide charity with local impact, and the donations from these individuals makes a difference for people living with arthritis in every province.
Key Accountabilities :
Collaborating with the Director, Development, Western Canada, the Events Specialist will lead, plan, coordinate and execute the British Columbia region’s fundraising and donor relations events, including, but not limited to :
Qualifications, Experience & Skills :
Working Conditions :
This position is designated to our Vancouver office in a hybrid model. This means you will work at least 2 days a week from our Vancouver office and the rest of the days remotely / from home. The exact days you are required to work from our office will be determined by your supervisor. This will include in-person meetings, events, retreats and other opportunities to connect and collaborate. There will also be times throughout the year when you are required to travel to Toronto for in-person experiences.
Some Highlights of What we Offer :
The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $75,000 per annum, commensurate on skills and experience.
Apply Now :
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are interested in, and qualified for, this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@arthritis.ca. We thank all applicants for their expression of interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested in a different role or know someone that would be a great fit for our team? We are creating an organization that is an exceptional place to work and volunteer. You are encouraged to visit our official careers site at www.arthritis.ca / careers where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada, and learn more about why you should join our team to help extinguish arthritis for good!