Specialist, Relay For Life Youth, Fundraising

Canadian Cancer Society•Calgary, AB

11d•CA$52,000 - CA$56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together, with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, they raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer, and advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. The Relay For Life Youth Specialist will work as part of the national RFLY team to actively solicit new business opportunities with high schools to meet aggressive revenue targets for the Relay For Life Youth Program. Relay For Life is a fundraising event put on by students at their school to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and support individuals in their community impacted by cancer. This role is responsible for revenue development, program support, and relationship management of current and new schools within the program. This role is a hybrid work model also requiring travel to high schools, for recruitment, committee meetings, Relay events and student leadership conferences from September to July. July and August are focused on program planning and development. This role covers the Prairies region, and the applicant must live in either Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta.

Requirements

Related post-secondary education; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 1 – 2 years of customer service, fundraising, and/or sales experience.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; including the ability to negotiate and influence others.
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
Confident and passionate public speaker who is comfortable presenting to both small and large groups.
Occasional travel across Canada occurs for internal meetings, conferences, and event visits. All necessary travel expenses are covered by the Canadian Cancer Society.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
English is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Instagram and Canva is considered an asset.
Knowledge and/or involvement in the Relay For Life Youth program is an asset.
Knowledge of Canadian Cancer Society policies and procedures is an asset.
A Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
French/Bilingualism (French /English) is an asset due to the organization’s nationwide operations.
Others may apply.

Responsibilities

Lead the recruitment of new high schools to host Relay For Life events through strategic cold-calling, outreach, and in-person engagement, including travel throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, while supporting and mentoring existing schools to achieve event goals.
Present the program to potential schools focusing on student councils, leadership classes, cancer clubs, interested students, teachers, and/or administration.
Manage and significantly grow a revenue portfolio of approximately $250,000.
Support and motivate student organizing committees to meet participant and fundraising goals; attend committee meetings when necessary by traveling in-person and virtually.
Support resource and program development with ongoing projects throughout the year.
Provide training and guidance to high school students and teachers organizing Relay For Life by traveling in-person and virtually.
Attend student leadership conferences across Canada, with a focus on the Prairies region, speaking to groups of students and teachers at the Relay For Life trade show booth and workshops to promote Relay For Life.
Participate in planning, delivering content, and coordinating logistics for ‘Relay University’, our training conference for high school planning committees.
Coach student committees to implement strategies on topics such as participant recruitment, fundraising, marketing and promotions, and sponsorship for their event.
Liaise with internal CCS departments regarding the program.
Adhere to all administration procedures as required.
Work in compliance with the provisions of The Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and comply with CCS’ Health & Safety Policy.
Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.
Other duties as assigned.