Outreach coordinator
Responsibilities
The Outreach Coordinator promotes the mission of the organization among the local community. This position will organize events, recruit volunteers, or arrange other projects to get the community excited about and invest in the organization.
Essential Job Functions
Understand the annual fundraising strategy to pursue funding from both prospective and established donors, sponsors, and agencies that are aligned with the organization’s mission.
Connect with interested parties and help them understand the mission of the organization, why it matters, and how they will benefit from partnering with the organization.
Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships and enhance fundraising and sponsorship activities to increase participant involvement.
Invite existing and new community partners to get involved with special events being organized.
Manage community event planning, including logistics, registration, and event day programming.
Partner with the fundraising team and committee to brainstorm, develop and implement creative strategies to attract sponsorship, using traditional and non-traditional methods.
Partner with the Fundraising team and Social Media Coordinator to use social media and other technology platforms to maximize outreach efforts and activities.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Demonstrated work or volunteer experience in cultivating community and connections.
Strong networking and communication skills to establish private and professional networks that recognize the advantages to investing in the organization and its mission.
Solid understanding of the community, how to connect people, and involve the people you network with to create mutually beneficial experiences in the community.
Ability and confidence in telling a compelling story about the organization that others believe in.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to instill trust and support in community causes.
Self-starter, who is motivated by achieving fundraising goals for the organization.
Strong work ethic and passionate commitment to advancing the mission of the organization.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with other team members to achieve desired outcomes that support the mission of the organization.
Friendly, professional demeanor and considered approachable by others they interact with.
Strong organizational and process-driven skills, with an excellent follow-through on actions.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated work or volunteer experience in securing funding from private, foundation, and/or corporate donors.
Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with building partnerships in the community.
Experience working with non-profit organizations and/or experience in a similar role.
Passionate interest in theatre and education of the fine arts in the Calgary community.
Legally entitled to volunteer in Canada, with the ability to meet volunteer screening requirements (e.g. criminal check, including a vulnerable sector verification).
Class 5 driver’s license considered an asset.
Working Conditions
Virtual opportunity that supports providing individuals with flexibility in their schedule.
Working directly with members of the arts community, with the opportunity to meet new people and give back to the charitable sector.
As event dates approach, your time commitment and in-person availability will increase, and on the event day your leadership will be required to pull final details together.