JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Communications and Fundraising Director

0.8 Full-Time Temporary Position

Parental Leave Coverage – up to 18-month contract

Application deadline: 11:59 PM, February 12, 2025

Start date: March 3, 2025 (flexible)

Our organization:

CoDevelopment Canada (CoDev) is a Vancouver-based non-profit that works for social justice in Latin America and Canada. We build partnerships between trade unions and civil society organizations in Canada and Latin America to protect and advance workers’ rights, foster gender equity, strengthen public education, engage Canadians in global issues, and promote fair trade and community development.

We are looking for a Communications and Fundraising Director to join our staff team.

This is a 0.80 full-time position (4 days / 30 hours per week). Starting annual salary of $52,509 plus generous vacation, pension, and benefits package. This is a unionized position. The work is generally in-person at our East Vancouver office with some work-from-home options. Terms and conditions are as per the Collective Agreement with CUPE 1004. Preferred start date is March 3, 2025, but the successful candidate may be accommodated with a deferred start date.

This is a temporary position available to cover a maternity leave with a duration of up to 18 months.

Job Summary:  

The Communications and Fundraising Director is responsible for CoDev’s fundraising program, communications, membership and donor relationships, and other activities. The Communications and Fundraising Director is the staff liaison to the Fundraising Committee. The Communications and Fundraising Director reports to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

Communications and Fundraising:

  • Coordinate and execute an annual Fundraising Plan in conjunction with the Fundraising Committee, Board of Directors and staff.

  • Prepare and oversee CoDev’s Communications Plan in conjunction with the CoDev Board and staff.

  • Prepare and coordinate communications and outreach to CoDev members and public, including media releases, newsletter, special appeal campaigns, promotional materials and strategies, and correspondence.

  • Manage donor and membership campaigns and plans, and coordinate the membership database, including contacting and follow up with members.

  • Manage social media profiles and web content, and create and schedule posts.

  • Work with CoDev’s Program Directors on Urgent Actions/Appeals, communications content, and outreach to Canadian partners, CoDev members, and the public.

  • Coordinate preparation, publication, and distribution of the Annual Report.

General:

  • Participate in regular staff meetings supporting a collaborative work culture.

  • Attend relevant committee meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain minutes for those committees.

  • Assist with miscellaneous office duties such as answering phones, receiving visitors, and handling sales in the office of fair-trade products as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada

  • Experience organizing and managing fundraising events.

  • Experience and/or training in fundraising for organizations.

  • Language proficiency in written and spoken English.

  • Proficiency in creating graphics content for various social media (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, YouTube) and website.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and marketing platforms, such as MailChimp and Facebook Ads.

  • University degree in a related area, or equivalent related experience.

  • Ability to work irregular hours, occasionally, as needed.

Additional Competencies, Knowledge, Abilities & Skills (preferred):

• Experience with video editing and translation softwares. 

• Language proficiency in written and spoken in Spanish.

• Familiarity with fundraising software databases, including FrontStream and Canada Helps.

• Cultural sensitivity, responsive and respectful communication with staff, members, volunteers, board, donors, and community.

• Experience with public speaking and presentations.

• Experience with event and campaign planning, including volunteer engagement.

• Experience working in a non-profit or labour organization.

• Familiarity with progressive grassroots community organizing in Latin America, with historical, cultural, and social awareness of the region and a particular focus on labour, human rights, and women’s rights organizations and issues.

• Understanding of and commitment to intersectional feminist, anti-racist, and antioppressive principles, including how they intersect with international solidarity.

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work as a member of a small, collaborative team, and independently perform key duties in a manner that furthers the strategic priorities of the organization.

• Valid BC Driver’s License.

CoDev is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all individuals feel valued and respected. We encourage and welcome candidates of all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. Regretfully we recognize the stairs are a barrier to accessibility.

To apply:

Please send resumes AND cover letters to BOTH the CoDev Board President, Julia MacRae, at julia.l.macrae@gmail.com, AND current Executive Director, Patricia Schavarosk, at pschavarosk@codev.org by 11:59 PM Pacific Time, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Resumes without cover letters will NOT be accepted.

We thank all applicants and will contact those selected for an interview. References will be requested if shortlisted.