Resource Development Assistant

What’s the job?

Interval House’s Resource Development department is seeking a Resource Development Assistant.
At Interval House, the life experiences and stories of the women and children we serve inspire everything we do. Then this is a great opportunity to be a part of a very mature resource development program with over 30 years experience in Direct Mail, Major Donor, Corporate and Foundation relationship development, and a robust communications program that includes social media, as well as working closely with Direct Marketing firms and Advertising agencies to create award-winning campaigns.

The Resource Development Assistant’s job involves:

• Providing administrative support and contribute to Interval House revenue development, communications, and event coordination.
• Prepare a variety of letters and emails for monthly, peer to peer, and major/corporate donors.
• Support with calls and emails about donations (monetary and gifts in kind) and volunteering.
• Provide administrative support for proposal packages and fundraising campaigns.
• Research, plan and develop content for Interval House social media communications calendar and campaigns.
• Support and coordinate event logistics.
• Respond to public inquiries efficiently and respectfully.
• Assist with updating and maintaining the department’s policies and procedures.

Must Have:

• Knowledge and experience in fundraising
• Strong administrative skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizing and time management abilities
• Experience and knowledge in administration, communications, event planning and fundraising
• Knowledge of digital communications tools including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Hootsuite, Canva, Google Analytics, and YouTube

Strengthen your skills and abilities in:

• Effective communication by writing seasonal thank you and donor follow-up letters and emails.
• Creating and designing marketing materials consistent with branding guidelines.
• Report and analyze social media statistics monthly.
• Tracking and gathering data for departmental needs, as requested.

Job Details:

The Resource Development Assistant position will report to the Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Sustainability and Direct Marketing & Communications Manager.

• Job Type: Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract (13 – 14 months)
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Salary Range: $48,000 to $51,000 annually
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Expected Start Date: Immediately

You will benefit from:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation and sick benefits
• Employer fully paid Group Insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Good to Know:

• We thank all applicants and will only contact applicants with the required qualifications and competencies.
• Must have evidence of eligibility to work in Canada and legally fulfilling the requirements of the role.
• All successful applicants must agree to undergo a police vulnerable sector check.
• Interval House demonstrates its commitment to employees’ health and wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion, does not condone any form of discrimination and workplace violence whether virtual or onsite.
• Interval House does not use internal AI in its recruitment process.