Langley Hospice Society
Employment Opportunities

 

Communications & Fund Development Coordinator

Position Type: Full time: 37.5 hours weekly

Langley Hospice Society, a community-based, non-profit organization, provides compassionate support to help people live with dignity and hope while coping with grief and the end of life.

Langley Hospice is entering a period of expanded vision and planned growth. The Communications & Fund Development Coordinator, working with the Executive Director, will play an integral role in this phase of Langley Hospice Society's evolution.

Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to)

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community partner agencies, local media, corporate sponsors, elected officials and donors
• Maintains and strengthens relationships with existing donors by developing a donor recognition program
• Researches, writes and submits grant applications/proposals
• Makes presentations and solicits financial support from local clubs, service groups, corporations, foundations, etc.
• Develops a marketing plan for the Hospice Thrift Store to increase visibility in the community leading to increased donations and sales
• Oversees the development and implementation of an annual major fundraising event
• Assists with the development of communication and marketing materials including brochures, newsletters, annual general report, etc.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional degree and/or comparable combination of education and experience
• Five years' experience in communications, public relations and/or fund development, preferably with a non-profit organization
• Must maintain a valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Comfortable working with traditional as well as social media
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong sense of drive, ambition and ability to take the initiative
• Must be flexible as some evening and week-end work is required
• Understanding of hospice palliative care an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) essential

No phone calls please - forward resume by fax to 604-530-8851 or by e-mail at sandracastle@langleyhospice.com. While all applications are appreciated only those short-listed will be contacted.

Job Contact Information
Sandra Castle, Executive Director
Langley Hospice Society
E-mail: sandracastle@langleyhospice.com
Fax: 604-530-8851