COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST (Grid 21)

Salary Range:  $53,906.49 – $61,496.39 annually

Full Time BCGEU Position

Location:  Victoria

COMPETITION #28092

Closing Date – September 3, 2015 @ 4:00pm

You are an experienced communications professional with a flair for creative writing and a passion for environmental protection. You are skilled at transforming messages about ecology, biodiversity and natural area protection into captivating plain language for print or web. As the Islands Trust Fund Communications and Fundraising Specialist you are responsible for providing the communications and fundraising support required to carry out Islands Trust Fund’s Regional Conservation Plan. In order to provide time-sensitive advice to the board and staff on high-profile issues, you will stay current with emerging conservation issues affecting the Islands Trust area.

You have successfully raised funds from private and public sources to forward government or not-for-profit work. You enjoy cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors and funders. As the Communications and Fundraising Specialist, you will identify appropriate funding opportunities, develop partnerships with stakeholders, apply for funding, and manage programs and campaigns through their entire project lifecycle.

If you are an exceptional communicator who thrives both on working independently and collaborating on creative projects with multiple partners, this may be the job for you.

About the Organization

The Islands Trust Fund is creating a legacy of protected areas in Canada’s islands in the Salish Sea, a scenic archipelago of 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands. As one of British Columbia’s leading land trusts, the Islands Trust Fund works with individuals and communities to protect special places by encouraging, undertaking, and assisting in voluntary conservation initiatives within the Islands Trust Area.

Under the Islands Trust Act, the Islands Trust Fund Board is an autonomous corporate body within the Islands Trust. The Board directs the work of the Islands Trust Fund – protecting significant natural areas by establishing nature reserves and sanctuaries and by working with landowners and partners to register conservation covenants on private lands.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements:

Post-secondary degree, preferably in a communications-related field, although a degree in environmental studies (or similar) will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience.
A minimum of four years’ experience developing and implementing communication strategies, creating professional communications materials and liaising with news media. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Experience raising funds for a public or not-for?profit agency. Proven success at grant writing and project management.
Demonstrated ability to manage communications and public engagement projects involving multiple audiences and stakeholders (e.g. citizens, staff, elected officials and contractors) using multiple methods including social media.
Exceptional writing and editing in plain language.
Expertise in using common software (Microsoft preferred) to create attractive and informative publications including formatting of webpages, presentation slides, tables, graphs and images.
Demonstrated expertise (i.e. able to coach others) in inter-personal, oral, written and web-based communication skills.
Knowledge of and concern for species and ecosystems of Canada’s islands in the Salish Sea.

Applicants selected to move forward will be assessed on the criteria in the job description including, the following competencies:

Concern for Image Impact
Analytical Thinking
Information Seeking
Partners with Stakeholders
Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
Results Orientation
Service Orientation
Teamwork and Cooperation

How to apply:

Prior to submitting a resume and cover letter, please go to our website http://www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca to become familiar with the Islands Trust Fund and to view a complete list of duties and qualifications on our “Join Our Team” page. Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. As part of the short-listing process we will ask for samples of work and a timed written test.

Applications may be considered for other current or future vacancies, including permanent, and/or temporary positions in this office. An eligibility list may be established.

Application Requirements:

Resume Required: YES, ensure your resume provides detailed information about your education and employment history as it relates to the required job qualifications. Your resume must include the month and year(s) for each job in your employment history, as well as the job related responsibilities.

Cover Letter Required: YES

We offer employees fulfilling opportunities to apply and enhance their skills in a positive work environment. If you want to help preserve the unique ecology of the Canada’s islands in the Salish Sea, please submit your application by quoting Competition number #28092 to:

Islands Trust, 200-1627 Fort Street
Victoria BC  V8R 1H8
Email to: employment@islandstrust.bc.ca

Closing Date: September 3, 2015 @ 4:00pm

For more information please contact Jennifer Eliason, Manager, 250-405-5191.