Partnership & Events Facilitator
Full-time, Regular
The North Grove is committed to building an equitable and diverse team that is reflective, at all levels, of the community we serve. We welcome all applications; however, we strongly encourage applications from Mi'kmaq, African Nova Scotian, Black, Indigenous/First Nation, racialized, newcomer, 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. All candidates from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
About The North Grove:
The North Grove (www.thenorthgrove.ca) is a dynamic community hub, situated in the diverse community of Dartmouth North. We offer services, programs, and space for people to learn and connect through family support, food, and friendship. We also partner with more than 26 other organizations to help improve health, reduce social isolation and strengthen connections in this community.
The North Grove team is made up of 31 staff. We work with a dedicated Board of Directors, more than 170 community volunteers and more than 2,000 supporters which includes funding partners, corporate and individual donors. Collaboration, creativity, and community-centered decision making are important to us.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are central to our work and as a team we have committed to a DEIB framework that includes ongoing learning opportunities, policy development, and partnership work.
Learn more about our DEIB commitment here: https://www.thenorthgrove.ca/deib
Our approach is rooted in strengths-based practice. This practice sees all members of our community as having resourceful and resilient qualities and strives to support individual self-determination. We seek applicants who share our commitment to working within this model.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a full-time Partnership & Events Facilitator to join our team and help us create a warm, caring, and seamless experience for our donors, partners and other audiences and to help us grow our network and our event capacity. The Partnership & Events Facilitator is an entry level position that helps keep all our trains running on time! No detail is too small for them as they keep track of, and help us keep in touch with, our key audiences including staff, Board, partners, and funders.
They lead the management of our donor database and are excited by the opportunities it provides to recognize, celebrate and grow The North Grove's wonderful community of supporters. They love finding new and meaningful ways to share our deep gratitude with all our supporters; and they enjoy the ins and outs and ups and downs of events and event planning.
Our ideal candidate is proud of their organizational skills. They pay attention to all the right things - no detail gets ignored, especially if it conveys care, attention, and insight. They enjoy introducing new people to The North Grove, hosting them on tours, farm volunteering, and other events.
The successful candidate will be curious, nimble with the ability to meet deadlines and manage emerging issues as they arise. They know our time is precious so they will invest in creating or adjusting processes and systems that make it possible to increase our impact and deepen our relationships. They will be thoughtful, conscientious and open to a wide variety of experiences and points of view. Above all, they want their work to make a difference in the world.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends.
Reporting Structure: The Partnership & Events Facilitator will report to the Community Giving Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Management
The North Grove's donor database is our department's most prized possession because it holds every detail about this community's amazing generosity. You will:
• Follow and improve all the processes we've established to track donations to The North Grove and other records.
• Ensure every gift is appropriately recorded, thanked and receipted.
• Keep the team on track by watching deadlines for grants, reporting and more.
• Support grant reporting and applications in collaboration with the Community Giving Manager.
• Master our donor management system (CanadaHelps) so you can run reports that help us better understand our community of supporters, tailor our campaign audiences and more.
Donor Relations
'Thank you' and 'Welcome' are our favourite words! You will:
• Lead the many ways we thank The North Grove's diverse community of supporters.
• Play an important role in hosting them during events, volunteer opportunities and tours.
• Keep meticulous records of our ongoing connections with the individuals, businesses, foundations and other supporters of The North Grove community.
Event Planning
Creating meaningful experiences that build connections are at the heart of all our programs and events. You will:
• Support the organization of events like our Farm Season Opener, Annual Report to Community, Giving Tuesday Coffee House, Music on the Farm and more.
• Work closely with our event partners, coordinating their involvement in the event, ensuring they have a positive experience, and following up post event
• Engage The North Grove's staff team in the execution and hosting of our events, with superb organization, clear instructions and ongoing communication.
North Grove Community Member
• Participate in broader activities that support the organization: tours, videos, fundraising opportunities, posting program information, special events, internal committees, etc.
• Support our growing focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
What You Will Bring:
The North Grove is seeking to build a diverse team and values lived experience and non-traditional ways of learning. If you don't meet all the criteria below but you are excited about the job description and believe you bring unique experience and perspective, please apply!
• High degree of skill and comfort with technology, including interest/experience with databases.
• Experience working in an environment that demands a high level of detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Event experience, in an employment or volunteer capacity.
• Outgoing personality that thrives on hosting, connecting with people personally.
• Interest and/or experience in working with diverse communities using a strengths-based approach, particularly with people who face systemic barriers
We encourage you to check out our social media platforms and website for more about who we are and the kind of communications we share.
What We Offer:
Staff wellbeing is prioritized, and we provide training opportunities, employer-paid medical/dental benefits from day one, 4% employer-paid RRSP contribution after probation, 4 weeks of paid vacation, all statutory holidays, paid sick time and 4 personal days. A computer is provided as well as a telephone stipend. This position is based in Dartmouth, however there is the opportunity to work up to two days per week from home.
Salary Range: $46,350 to $56,650 annually*
*Note that this hiring range is based on a comprehensive compensation policy, available upon request.
The Selection Process - What to Expect:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview to go over the basics of the position, get a high-level understanding of your experience and answer any questions you may have.
Following the online interviews, a handful of candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at The North Grove, followed by a second round if required. Candidates are encouraged to submit any accommodation requests to the email below.
Everyone who applies for this position will receive an email update from The North Grove within two weeks of the application deadline.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in one document by email to Naomi Samela, Operations Manager, at [email protected] under the subject line: Application for Partnership & Events Facilitator, by Monday May 12 at 9am