Coordinator: Events

Ottawa Humane Society•Ottawa, ON

4d•CA$26 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

Help bring our fundraising events to life. This role is instrumental in the success of signature events like the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run, helping raise vital funds that directly support animals in need across our community. The Coordinator: Events is responsible for supporting the fundraising programs of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) by coordinating and executing fundraising and community engagement events.

Requirements

Post-secondary school degree, diploma or certificate – event management or fundraising preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience working in event coordination, preferably in a not-for-profit environment
Experience working with, and managing, volunteers
Experience with CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge is an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Full professional proficiency in spoken English and professional working proficiency in written English is required
Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
Employment is conditional upon successful completion and maintenance of current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED certification
Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining a valid driver’s license
Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge is an asset

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of OHS and community events
Create materials to promote the OHS and its events
Steward community event partners
Seek sponsorships and other forms of support for OHS events
Maintain, stock, and order event materials, and maintain event floats
Maintain key contacts and manage records through online software and services databases
Ensure that event funds are collected and accounted for
Perform event evaluation and create reports
Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations
Support relationships with OHS donors and community partners
Maintain and coordinate event resources
Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, and collective agreement
Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
Participate in professional development opportunities
Represent the OHS in a professional manner
Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Manager: Events