Summary
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) provides a unique, evidence-based, long-term treatment program supporting youth and young adults aged 12-21 dealing with substance abuse or addiction. The program also addresses the needs of impacted family members and loved ones, focusing on holistic recovery. We are currently seeking a Development and Engagement Administrator to join our team!
Description
POSITION SUMMARY The Development and Engagement Administrator will provide administrative support to the Fund Development & Events and Community Engagement areas.
Responsibilities
- Update and maintain donor and prospect database.
- Generate and record correspondence and receipts to donors.
- Donation record filing.
- Arrange meetings, virtual sessions, and conference calls.
- A member of all Event Committees, and the Community Engagement Committee, prepare agendas and take minutes for all the same.
- Assist with coordination, administration and solicitation for events – live and silent auction, signage, event program and program outline, sponsorship and ticket registration, mailouts and volunteer management with support from the Manager of Fund Development & Events.
- Volunteer coordination for AARC’s fundraising and community engagement events.
- Creation of click boxes and corresponding documents for use in emails.
- Assistance with video projects.
- Proof reading and document editing, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Assist with designing mailouts, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement outreach.
- Schedule facility tours and calendar management for community engagement initiatives.
- Ordering and maintenance of AARC marketing materials.
- Reception phone coverage as needed, including lunches/holidays/etc.
- Maintain a high level of customer service to donors, volunteers and community partners.
- Work collaboratively with AARC staff, parents and alumni volunteers.
- Work occasional evenings and/or weekends as required.
- Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of the organization.
- Other duties as required
Qualification Requirements
- Post-secondary education or related experience.
- One to three years’ previous experience in events, marketing, communications, or a non-profit administrative role.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organizational ability, planning skills, works well under pressure, prioritizing of work and attention to detail.
- Adaptability and able to proactively adjust to changing priorities as needed.
- Non-profit experience is preferred.
- Experience with design software (Adobe Creative Suite is preferred).
- Experience with CRM and database software (Donor Perfect or donor management system is preferred).
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
To be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume.
NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child Intervention Record Check.
