Job Title: Development and Marketing Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing
Classification: Fulltime 4 days a week
Salary Range: $40000 $50000 annually benefits
Location: East Vancouver and Surrey (Hybrid)
Ideal Start Date: Friday May 16
About Youth Unlimited (YU)
Youth Unlimited in Greater Vancouver is a dynamic faithbased Christian organization fueled by passionate outreach workers who are committed to supporting youth on the margins. We build genuine nonjudgmental relationships to love and care for youth with a goal to love like Jesus loved. At YU we create spaces of connection and transformation helping young people discover their potential regardless of their circumstances. Whether theyre feeling alone vulnerable have tangible needs or just need a safe place to belong were here to walk alongside them foster their personal growth help them build life skills and support their spiritual development when invited to do so. We dont give up they dont age out and we are in it for the long haul.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a talented and driven Development and Marketing Coordinator to help elevate Youth Unlimiteds visibility and impact. In this dynamic role youll be responsible for creative content creation designing tools and systems that strengthen our marketing and fundraising efforts ensuring our youth workers have the resources they need to support atrisk youth in Greater Vancouver. Youll also use analytics and a CRM system to track and improve fundraising strategies support creating proposals and have some participation in direct fundraising efforts. You will work alongside our Communications and Marketing Specialist and our Graphic Designer. If you are passionate about storytelling relationshipbuilding and leveraging data to make a meaningful impact this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Storytelling and Content Creation: Craft compelling narratives to highlight the transformative work YU is doing in the community.
- Creative Fundraising: Support the development of creative fundraising strategies including events and campaigns to help us reach financial goals.
- DataDriven Fundraising: Use analytics and a CRM system to track donor engagement measure the success of fundraising campaigns and identify opportunities for growth.
- Project Management: Coordinate marketing and fundraising activities ensuring projects like newsletters and events are on track and delivered on time.
- Partnership Building: Engage and develop relationships with various stakeholders including churches businesses and nonprofits to expand YUs network of support.
- Research: Stay informed on industry trends and insights to help YUs marketing and development efforts remain innovative and effective.
- Social Media Support: Support our Marketing Specialist in the management of our Social Media accounts (Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn)
- Interest in using shortform informal videos to tell stories about our work
This role might be for you if:
- Youre a storyteller who loves discovering and sharing the why behind peoples experiences.
- You enjoy creating content and are solid writer
- Youre passionate about helping vulnerable youth reach their full potential.
- You are excited about fundraising and you enjoy the challenge of developing creative effective ways to raise support.
- Youre analytical and appreciate using data and metrics to track progress and inform strategy.
- You appreciate event planning or event support and working on a variety of projects.
- Youre organized detailoriented and thrive in both team and independent settings.
- You align with Youth Unlimiteds values and mission.
Qualifications:
- A postsecondary degree in communications marketing business political science or a related field (a diploma will be considered).
- 15 years of experience in marketing communications or development (recent graduates are welcome to apply).
- Strong writing skills with an ability to tell compelling stories.
- Experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content.
- Ideally some fundraising experience and training
- Familiarity with CRM systems and analytics to support fundraising strategies.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Bonus to have:
- Experience in videography (filming and editing)
- Experience in nonprofit development or communications.
- Experience with social media management tools.
- Proficiency in digital marketing and SEO.
- Skills in photography and/or graphic design.
- Experience with CRM software and fundraising databases.
- Access to a vehicle
- Comfort with cold calls.
Location
The Marketing office is located in East Vancouver with the Head Office in Surrey. Currently the team works one day a week in Surrey the rest of the time in East Vancouver with the option to work from home 12 days a week.
Office Addresses
Head Office Address: #th Avenue Surrey
Marketing Office Address: 1495 Venables Street Vancouver
About Youth Unlimited
Since 1945 Youth Unlimited has been serving young people across Greater Vancouver helping them discover their potential through caring relationships and lifechanging programs. We work with vulnerable youth to foster mental physical social spiritual and emotional wellbeing regardless of their faith race gender or background. Nationally Youth Unlimited is part of Youth For Christ (YFC).
To apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume via the Apply Now button above by Friday May 16 @ 11:59pm.
Required Experience:
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