Revenue Development Coordinator

Job Summary

A career at the Arthritis Society is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to make a difference in the lives of people affected by arthritis. In addition to making a positive impact, you will also be joining an organization that embraces innovation and is committed to being a great place to work. We offer a positive, fun, corporate working environment with lots of opportunity for learning and development through spirited teamwork and involvement in exciting projects and new initiatives, many of which are provincial and nationwide in scope. Our people are essential to our success and we will empower you with the resources you need to be successful in your role. The Arthritis Society is proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program.

Reporting to the Revenue Development Manager, the Revenue Development Coordinator will be responsible for successfully executing all logistics related to the Walk for Arthritis as well as our portfolio of special and third party events inclusive of our Forum on Arthritis and Art & Beat series. He/she will work with our revenue development team to secure sponsorships and event vendors, and will develop unique features for events to attract participants

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will promote the Walk for Arthritis, Forum on Arthritis and Art & Beat series, and will implement recruiting strategies to drive registration, participation and fundraising. Key responsibilities will include assisting communications staff to execute local marketing plans; providing leadership and support to staff, committee members and volunteers, keeping them engaged and motivated; and evaluating, tracking and monitoring all events activities in accordance with organizational practices.

Qualifications and Skills

The successful candidate will hold a degree in event planning, fundraising or a relevant discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of event planning and/or fundraising experience gained within a fast-paced environment. A college diploma with an equivalent amount of related work experience will also be considered. He/she will be highly computer literate with excellent Microsoft Office and CRM software skills. Raiser’s Edge experience is an asset. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a budget and securing sponsorship for events. Public relations, social media and volunteer management skills are an asset. He/she will be enthusiastic and proactive with demonstrated success motivating and stewarding volunteers and donors. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends will be required, with access to a vehicle necessary.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce, and welcome and encourage applications from qualified and talented candidates who embrace our core values. We focus on recruiting for both talent and alignment with our core values, and look for candidates who are interested in growth, learning and encourage new and smarter ways of working.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

You are encouraged to visit our official careers site where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada and learn more about why you should join our team!

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent