Careers

WHO ARE WE?
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 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.

PROGRAM SERVICES ASSISTANT
This role requires the incumbent to work closely with the Program Services Manager to properly execute and deliver the Rainy Day Fund and other programs STTRF has to offer. The Program Services Assistant will be responsible for assembling Rainy Day Gifts for children and adults designed to bring a ray of sunshine to the lives of patients and their families.

EDUCATION 
This position requires the incumbent to be currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution, and must be returning to school in September.

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Intermediate to Advanced – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Ability to professionally communicate over the phone and in person
• Knowledge of databases & data entry filing, copying and scanning documents
• Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail
• Finely tuned organizational skills
• Team player with strong people-skills
• 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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and Execute Rainy Day Fund applications to provide financial aid to patients nation-wide
• Correspond with social workers and case managers about the Rainy Day application status
• Research and refer patients to outside sources of available financial aid and services
• Assemble Rainy Day Gifts for children and adults and send through Canada Post
• Put together statistics as needed for Sponsorship Coordinator and Executive Director
• Enter patient and recipient information into appropriate excel files
• Enter received confirmation letters into appropriate excel files
• Regularly provide Executive Director with media pieces to promote and advocate STTRF programs

HOURS: Monday to Friday, Minimum of 20 hours, additional hours as required to fulfill the needs of the business and events.

BACKGROUND: The candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 
The ideal candidate is passionate about the wellbeing and support of individuals and families going through the challenges of life-threatening illnesses; both emotionally and fiscally. The candidate should be a team player and should be easy to get along with. This position involves some travel and occasional evenings and weekends.

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

WHO ARE WE?
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 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 ASSISTANT

• This role is to work closely with the Executive Director and Events Coordinator, 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 the incumbent to be currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution, and must be returning to school in September.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing relationships through corporate & individual contributions through corporate sponsorships (co-branding products, direct monetary donations, event sponsors)
• Assists Event Coordinator with planning and execution of all events; including pre-event activities, on-site logistics and post-event follow up.
• Research key donor prospects, both corporate and individual and maintain a confidential data base, while facilitating communication.
• Oversee follow up process, correspondence and coordination of contracts with businesses and other organizations (marks & logos, logistics, legal contracts when applicable).
• 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.
• Arrange and attend meetings including all initial introductions with Executive Director and staff members.
• Works in conjunction with committee members to achieve event objectives.

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 and confidence in cold-calling
• 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 strong people-skills
• 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

HOURS: Monday to Friday, Minimum of 20 hours, additional hours as required to fulfill the needs of the business and events.

BACKGROUND: Must successfully complete a criminal background check.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 
The ideal candidate is passionate about the wellbeing and support of individuals and families going through the challenges of life-threatening illnesses; both emotionally and fiscally. The candidate should be a team player and is easy to get along with. The candidate will possess the eagerness to make Shine Through The Rain Foundation events successful in every way—from coast to coast. This position involves some travel and occasional evenings and weekends.

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

WHO ARE WE?
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 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Executive Director, Events Coordinator, and Bookkeeper, with various duties such as drafting letters and documents, provides support with personal expense and other duties as assigned.
• Supports the Executive Director with planning agendas, meeting logistics, distributing meeting notices and minutes.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ensuring that the office is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Ordering all office supplies.
• Assist in special projects and duties as assigned.
• Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
• Provide support to other departments as needed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional networking.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist with answering the phones

EDUCATION
Must be currently registered as a student at a post-secondary institution, and returning in September.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Some experience in an office environment is preferred
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of office management.
• Ability to plan work, organize and maintain workflow.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Basic Funder
• Some knowledge in QB Pro is preferable.
• Ability to work with people at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and help move projects forward.
• Ability to work outside standard hours as needed
• Some understanding of French is an asset

Hours: Monday to Friday, minimum 20 hours a week, additional hours on week nights and weekends to meet the needs of the business as required

Background: Must successfully complete a criminal background check.

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