Careers

To oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of the ongoing programs at STTRF, which includes, but is not limited to, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling program activities.  More specifically, the job requires planning the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the STTRF’s mission and the goals, ensuring that the program activities operate according to our policies and procedure, and is within our approved budget.  The job also requires developing forms and records to document program activity, communicating with clients and health care professionals to gain support for our initiatives and to receive input to improve the programs we offer as well as coordinating the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

The programs currently offered by the Shine Through the Rain Foundation:

• Camp Scholarships and Counsellors in Training Programs
• Rainy Day Fund
• Rainy Day Gifts
• Camp Back Packs

ACTIVITIES (listed in order of priority)

• Communication with colleagues regarding office and/or programming issues
• Review applications for Camp Scholarships and Rainy Day Fund
• Phone/email correspondence with Nurses and Social workers
  • Inform them of application decisions
  • Building/maintaining rapport
  • Clarification of questions or concerns
  • Program promotion
• Communication with individuals (patients and or families of)
  • Answering questions
  • Building rapport
  • Promotion of programs
• Review program budget and ensure programs spending falls within
• Mail out cheques to families for our funding programs
• Record keeping for program activities in excel spreadsheets
• Take orders for gift bags and back backs and send out in a timely manner
• Co- purchase contents, assemble and ship gift bags to hospitals
• Co- purchase contents, assemble and ship back packs to oncology camps
• Send out books and materials to those who request it
• Travel to the hospitals and camps to meet those who utilize our programs, as well as to promote the many tangible and educational programs that the STTR offers
• Attendance to in house staff meetings
• Updating and maintaining application forms
• Maintain book and program product inventory
• Providing Social Worker with updated materials and information
• Generate reports for Executive Director and Sponsorship Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1-2 years of non-profit experience and or related working experience
• Intermediate to Advanced levels of Word, Excel, Outlook and BasicFunder programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong people skills with a great personality, including but not limited to attending networking events
• Incredibly detail oriented, resourceful, ability to solve problems independently, and takes initiative.
• Some experience in volunteer management is an asset
• Some understanding of French is an asset
• Minimum 2 years commitment required

Hours: 37.50 hours per week plus occasional weekends maximum of 5 events per year (includes working at Events)

The foundation will provide a competitive compensation package, including benefits. This position is available immediately.

If you are interested in this position and possess the required skills please email your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to skroon@shinethroughtherain.ca.

Shine Through The Rain Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization with a national mandate to support adults, children, and their families through some of the challenges brought about by the diagnosis of a life threatening illness.

We are able to do this in part due to the creation and implementation of a number of fundraising events such as our annual fundraising gala, and by partnering with many other organizations

EVENTS, MEDIA & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The events, media & volunteer coordinator’s primary role is to work closely with the Executive Director, as well as other employees to manage a dynamic and fast-paced national program of content and revenue-generating events. The events program is central to the success of the organization, and this position plays an important role.

Responsibilities include finding, inviting, and tracking event guests; writing and preparing event programs and materials; working with organizational databases; creating and executing publicity and marketing campaigns for each event; media outreach for earned media coverage; working internally with other departments to execute event marketing plans; preparing post-event reports; research; audience relations; recruitment and management of volunteer activities; and more.

EDUCATION

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or diploma and at least two years of events and marketing experience, preferably in a non-profit organization.

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate to Advanced – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Knowledge of databases
• Strong project management skills
• Strong background in production, planning and execution of fundraising events
• Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to negotiate
• Experience in working with committees
• Ability to produce excellent marketing material
• Experience in marketing and media outreach
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously and with an eye to both short-term and long-term deadlines and goals
• Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail
• Finely tuned organizational skills
• Team player with a calm demeanour
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable car
• Basic Understanding of French is an asset
• Minimum 2 year commitment

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and executes all events; including pre-event activities, on-site logistics and post-event follow up.
• Identifies and recommends venues for special events; negotiates contracts for venues, entertainment, food and coordinates activities within budget.
• Assists with marketing events to potential participants including individuals, organizations and corporations to obtain support of events (i.e., donations, auction items etc).
• Delegates duties and monitors performance of volunteers work tasks to meet event initiatives.
• Tracks donors, costs and other elements to ensure successful execution of special events.
• Recruits, screens and selects volunteers.
• Coordinates and delivers volunteer orientation activities.  Provides volunteer training relating to organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitors volunteer performance and maintains on-going contact with volunteers to ensure a consistent base of qualified volunteers.
• Coordinates Volunteer recognition programs, materials and events.
• Maintains accurate and complete volunteer files
• Works in conjunction with committee members to achieve event objectives

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is passionate about the wellbeing and support of individuals and families going through the challenges of a life threatening illness both emotionally and fiscally. The candidate will possess the eagerness to make Shine Through The Rain events successful in every way—from coast to coast. This position involves some travel and occasional evenings and weekends.

The foundation will provide a competitive compensation package, including benefits. This position is available immediately.

If you are interested in this position and possess the required skills please email your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to skroon@shinethroughtherain.ca.