Development Assistant

Alberta AdaptAbilities Association•Edmonton, AB

7d•CA$19 - CA$20•Onsite

About The Position

MEET ADAPTABILITIES. WE PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. WE HAVE BEEN NAMED A 2025 CANADIAN NONPROFIT EMPLOYER OF CHOICE (NEOC) AWARD RECIPIENT - ONE OF JUST 18 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS CANADA TO RECEIVE THIS NATIONAL HONOR. Why Work with Us? 1. A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life 2. Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs 3. It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities 4. Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible 5. Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community What We Offer: We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a positive and collaborative team environment. You can look forward to: 1. Meaningful Work 2. Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards 3. Flexible shifts (If applicable) 4. Career path and growth opportunities 5. Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition We also offer perks including mentorship and support for professional development, and programs that support a balanced lifestyle. What You Offer: We seek employees who align with our core values, which are: open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, demonstrate extraordinary effort and act with integrity. The Position: This is a temporary full-time position from August 10th, 2026 to December 24th, 2026, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, based out of our Support Office. The Development Assistant will be responsible for completing a variety of communications and development activities. The Development Assistant will have a thorough understanding of AdaptAbilities programs, vision and brand. As a conscientious Development Assistant, you will act with integrity, be open to growth, live our purpose, cultivate teamwork, and put forth an extraordinary effort to empower people with special needs and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

Requirements

Certificate, Diploma or completion of two years (toward a Bachelor’s Degree) in Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Development, Sales or related field
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
Great phone, computer, public relations, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience utilizing office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check are required upon hire
Student must be enrolled (completing program requirements) for at least 30 days of this placement
Student must hold Canadian citizenship, Permanent Residency, or refugee status
Student must be interested in entrepreneurship and/or seeking alternatives to 'traditional' job placements
If previously funded by VFC (either with our organization or another), must have completed VFC training
International students and recent graduates are not eligible for funding

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience working in fund development or communications
Previous work in a non-profit organization is an asset

Responsibilities

Assist in Fund Development activities
Provide administrative and project support
Communicate through phone conversations, written and email correspondence
Process donations and prepare tax receipts
Data coordination and data entry in donor database
Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures
Perform other job-related activities as required