Part Time Fundraising Special Events Coordinator

Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) is a private Alberta accredited Christian school located in the Southwest of Calgary Alberta specializing in the education of children in grades K9. GCA is a member of AISCA (Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta) as well as ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). GCAs mission is to Teach Truth Inspire Excellence Experience Christ and Server through Love. GCA has a head of school two principals and a staff of over 125 serving approximately 1000 students.

GCA is looking for a PartTime Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator. The projected start date for this position is Tuesday May 13 2025. The successful candidate will be highly professional organized detailoriented selfmotivated with strong technology skills .

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the parttime Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator will be wide in scope and will include many different tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Jr. High YWAM & Camp Homewood Fundraising including coordination of events:

Silent Auction

Pancake Breakfast

Fundraisers (flowers Purdys applies meat hoodies etc.

Jr. High Overnight Field Trip Support

Permission forms booking of: flights camps experiences bussing and verifying volunteer information and coordinating teacher coverage etc.

Applicable to retreats / experiences in each Grade (Grade 6 7 & 9 retreats at SABC Grade 8 Camp at Camp Homewood Grades 8 7 9 Fernie field trips Grades 6 & 7 Nakiska field trips)

Jr. High Mexico Mission Trip Support

Coordinating parent information meetings coordinating parent volunteers assisting families in YWAM registration gathering and following up on permission forms and travel documentation.

Booking and managing flights.

Jr. High Travel Club Support

Assisting in parent meetings collection of paperwork

Jr. High Spring Production

Ticketing directing front of house matinee promotion and coordination

Jr. High Fine Arts Evening

Planning coordinating and executing

Jr. High Grade 9 Graduation

Chair committee lead volunteers event planning sourcing all materials & contractors

Jr. High Awards Ceremony

Organizing decorating setting up and working backstage

Elementary Christmas Concert

Ticketing

Plan / organize usher volunteers to assist parents / guests to their seats

Golf Tournament

Executing and managing event including organizing golf committee preparing swag bags coordinating with golfers and sponsors coordinating communications and coordinating with golf venue etc.

Staff awards & retirement ceremony

Tracking recipients ordering awards planning event(s)

Staff Christmas Celebration

Coordinate and organize event with venue and Social Committee and communicate with staff

ACSI Teacher Convention

When hosted at GCA organizing convention planning rooms and spacing etc.

Other events as required

Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications:

Is able to clearly express his or her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour

Agrees wholeheartedly with and abides by the GCA Statement of Faith without reservation

Successful completion of a Police Information Check; including Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed no later than 6 weeks after employment

Skills:

Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks timelines and resources

Effective communication skills

Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure prioritize and meet deadlines

Proven attention to detail and analytical problemsolving abilities

Ability to be flexible and adaptable should plans need to change unexpectedly

Ability to work effectively independently or in teams giving and taking direction

Selfstarter who is able to set priorities and meet deadlines

Job Type

This is a 0.5 part time position continuing position. Weekly hours will vary based on events and projects.

Glenmore Christian Academy offers a compensation package competitive with public schools in Alberta.

Working Conditions

School Environment children of varying ages potentially noisy environments

Office Environment

Application Package

Applicants who apply through the online portal by Friday April 11 2025 will be given first consideration. The following attachments should be included:

Cover Letter

Rsum summarizing training and experience

A professional letter of reference

A personal statement of faith

Pastoral reference (recent within three months)

A criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search will be required of the successful applicant

No agencies or telephone inquiries please . We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.