Development Coordinator

The Mustard Seed Street Church • Victoria, BC

2d • CA$22 - CA$25

About The Position

The Development Coordinator provides cross-functional support across The Mustard Seed’s Development department, helping with fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, events, communications, marketing, and community initiatives. Working closely with the Director of Development and other Development team members, this position provides practical, creative, and administrative support to help ensure departmental activities are well organized and delivered effectively. Responsibilities include supporting donor acknowledgements, volunteer and event activities, social media and digital communications, marketing materials, community campaigns, food drives, and other initiatives. As a flexible member of the team, the Development Coordinator provides additional support where needed and helps respond to changing departmental priorities. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, creative, adaptable, and comfortable supporting a variety of tasks.

Requirements

• Education or experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, administration, public relations, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with creative tools such as Canva, Adobe or similar graphic design and video editing platforms is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using digital platforms, including CRM, website, email marketing, volunteer management, and social media systems.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor database.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising activities; community events, food and fund drives, seasonal campaigns and the annual giving plan.
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives.
• Research potential grant and funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government programs, and other funders, and assist with tracking opportunities and deadlines.
• Support volunteer activities, communication, scheduling, onboarding, engagement, recognition, and record management.
• Create social media and marketing content, including researching trends, brainstorming, photography and filming, editing Reels and short-form video, creating graphics and promotional materials, and writing captions.
• Coordinate routine website updates and the internal monthly newsletter.
• Support community partnerships through stewardship, recognition, promotional materials, logistics, and participation in community events and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed