Term: 6 month, full-time position, with possible extension starting early December 2015.
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Wage: $17.00/hr to $19.00/hr depending on experience

Deadline for application is Monday, November 30th by 4:30 pm.

Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) is a Victoria, BC-based regional land trust that helps people understand and care for natural environments in the Capital region. Visit our website at http://www.hat.bc.ca

The Fundraiser and Community Development Coordinator plans, organizes, implements and evaluates specific outreach and fund development projects as directed by the Executive Director. The Coordinator will work as part of a team including HAT’s Stewardship, Acquisitions and Habitat Management Coordinator.

Duties include:

Works closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising and development strategy focusing on building membership base, fundraising campaigns and planned giving;
Assists the Executive Director to identify funding needs and funding sources including new opportunities for grant proposals; researching, preparing, submitting and following up on funding applications;
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with existing supporters, volunteers, landowners, community groups, government agencies and other conservation organizations;
Identifies and responds to public outreach opportunities including organizing community events, workshops and seminars;
Initiates and maintains relationship with the media and social media including coordination of publicity for projects, drafting of press releases, writing and distribution of newsletters, managing display materials, and managing a variety of social media outlets;
Maintains comprehensive and well organized project files and prepares reports for the Board and funders;
Maintains databases related to memberships, donors and volunteers, ensuring privacy protection protocols are in place and observed
Maintains and manages office administration and supplies.

Skills/Qualifications:

Strong interest in HAT and its mission;
Post-secondary accreditation in biology, geography, environmental studies, ecological restoration or a related discipline
Demonstrated ability in project planning, development, evaluation and management;
Well-developed computer skills and ability to effectively use basic office technology and software (eg: word processing, presentations, web site maintenance, database management);
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills, ability to interact and consult with individuals at all levels inside the Organization and in the broader community;
Demonstrated skill in fundraising and community outreach and education;
Proven leadership skills and ability to be self-directed;
ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task;
experience working with children and school groups (must undergo criminal record check);
Willing and able to undertake professional development and training as appropriate
Willing and able to work irregular hours including some weekends;
Access to a motor vehicle for transportation may be required;
Sense of humour and proven ability to work in a close team;
Experience working with non-profit organizations an asset;

Position Competencies:

Passion for the Environment: Demonstrates a strong alignment of one’s own values with those of the organization, puts the organization’s mission first and defends its principles.
Collaborative Relationship Building: able to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support;
Strategic Orientation: Able to link long range goals to daily work, take the long-term view and develop plans to meet over-arching goals;
Effective Communication: the ability to express ideas, facts and information in a clear, timely and organized manner to create positive supportive partnerships;
Professionalism: is honest and forthright, takes responsibility for own actions, conveys a command of relevant facts and information, acts in a manner that conveys trustworthiness, reliability and dependability.
Thoroughness: takes steps to ensure work is of high quality, that information is complete and accurate, follows up with others to fulfill commitments, monitors work quality, uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress
Service: demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the needs of donors, partners, or community members, striving to ensure their full satisfaction.

Please apply to: Jill Robinson, Executive Director

Application should include: Resume and cover letter that demonstrate how the candidate meets the qualifications and competencies in the job description.

By preference, please email:
hatmail@hat.bc.ca
or mail Habitat Acquisition Trust, PO Box 8552, Victoria, B.C., V8W 3S2