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Join Our Team as a Development Officer - Fundraising!
Company: Hospice Halifax
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Location: Halifax, NS
Salary: $64,000.00 to $70,500.00 annually (to be negotiated)
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Hospice Halifax is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Development Officer - Fundraising to join our team! In this permanent position, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies that support our mission to provide compassionate care.
Work Setting
- Health care institution, facility, or clinic
Key Responsibilities
As a Development Officer, you will:
- Develop policies and implement communication strategies and programs.
- Prepare written materials such as reports, briefs, and website content.
- Produce educational and publicity programs to engage the community.
- Perform administrative tasks and respond to inquiries from the business community.
- Act as a spokesperson for Hospice Halifax.
- Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other materials.
- Coordinate special publicity events and promotions.
- Gather, research, and prepare communications material.
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media.
- Prepare funding applications and manage a digital database.
- Write and edit press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials.
Requirements
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 3 to 5 years in a related field
Supervision
- No supervision responsibility
Technical Skills
Proficiency in the following tools is essential:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Drive
- MailChimp
- WordPress
Personal Suitability
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Client focus and efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities
- Initiative, judgment, and organizational skills
- Dependability, reliability, integrity, and the ability to learn quickly
Workplace Information
- Hybrid work environment
Health Benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial Benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long-Term Benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Additional benefits
Screening Questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.