Fund Development & Events Coordinator

Sport Nova Scotia • Halifax, NS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on revenue generation through fundraising programs, planning and coordinating events, servicing sponsors, and managing merchandise and promotional product orders and inventory.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exemplary skills and experience in: event management, project management, and database management
• Proven ability to collaborate and support the development of new initiatives
• Proven ability to create and maintain relationships with stakeholders, particularly while pursuing sponsorships and community partners
• Proven experience working with sales/revenue targets
• Commitment to improve knowledge level, skills, and procedures relative to job.
• Instills full confidence to complete job requirements responsibly with a minimum of supervision.
• Quickly grasps job requirements; reacts well to pressure.
• Complies with all regulations, policies and procedures required by the organization.
• Responds to coaching and directions of supervisor or manager.
• Respects the leadership of the organization and our partners.
• Contributes to Sport Nova Scotia’s Mission and Vision and shares Sport Nova Scotia’s Values.
• Sees what needs to be done and steps up. Displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job. Is proactive.
• Able to inspire and motivate teammates to achieve desired results. Able to support, provide feedback and hold each other accountable.
• Able to cooperate with others and maintain effective working relationships; deal effectively with situations that involve attitudes, opinions and feelings of others.
• Displays respect for others through conduct, courtesy, manners, alertness, appearance, dress and hygiene.
• Contributes to team success by pitching in and supporting team mates outside of own job description.
• Executes work logically. Analyzes problems clearly and determines appropriate solutions. Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Assesses tasks objectively, considering long and short-term implications. Makes and executes timely decisions. Works at the appropriate level.
• Ability to grasp, interpret and adjust to instructions, new situations, methods and procedures.
• Possesses verbal and written skills required to convey information and express ideas in a clear concise manner.
• Possesses skill required for taking directions and considering the views of others.
• Contributes to growth of revenue whether by direct or indirect interaction. Manages cost and efficiencies where appropriate.
• Delivers timely, high quality service and treats external and internal clients with courtesy and respect. Client satisfaction is a high priority.
• Exhibits accuracy and thoroughness of work performed.
• Completes expected volume of work; satisfies the expectations of the role.

Responsibilities

• Set registration/revenue targets for team/club fundraising programs.
• Engage warm leads and develop strategic initiatives to grow team/club fundraising programs.
• Achieve set revenue targets associated with team/club fundraising programs.
• Assist with prize/team recruitment for revenue generation events.
• Manage registrations, acting as primary liaison for team/club fundraising programs.
• Manage raffle draws and prize distribution.
• Manage ticket distribution and reconciliation.
• Coordinate updates to online platforms.
• Coordinate lottery licenses and gaming reports for revenue events and programs.
• Manage required documentation on revenue programs including invoices and reports.
• Assist with the coordination and on-site logistics of Sport NS events.
• Manage ticket sales, seating plan and communication with event participants.
• Produce sponsor reports.
• Assist with sponsor servicing and recruitment.
• Research and recommend apparel, merchandise and promotional products.
• Act as the key point of contact for apparel and merchandise orders with D’Costa Marketing.
• Manage inventory ensuring orders are timely and products available as needed.
• Oversee inventory storage and control.
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, events, and staff training.
• Participate in OH&S Committee and Connections Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree