Organization: The Otesha Project http://www.otesha.ca
Location: Ottawa (preferred), but negotiable
Start date: August 18th, 2014
The Otesha Project is a national charitable organization that provides
environmental and social justice education through cycling performance tours.
Our vision is to see sustainable consumption and lifestyle choices enter the
mainstream of Canadian culture. For more information about the programs we
offer please visithttp://www.otesha.ca. The Otesha Project is hiring a Development
Coordinator to work with the Board of Directors to oversee th
e day-to-day
operations, execute the fundraising strategy, and provide program support.
Fundraising – 45% of time
• Strengthen relationships with the existing donor base
• Actively expand a large sustained base of monthly individual donors
• Oversee database entry and gift processing
• Under the direction of the Board of Directors, implement additional
revenue-generation strategies
Program Implementation – 35% of time
• Recruit tour members to participate on short and long term tours
• Implement the organization’s marketing plan
• Ensure quality of experience for tour members, audience members and community
partners
• Oversee development, delivery, and outreach of short and long term tours with
seasonal program coordinators
• Oversee training of tour members to be successful in their roles
Operations – 20% of time
• Effectively represent the Otesha brand by communicating the organization’s
vision, values, mission and goals
• Coordinate annual report writing with the Board of Directors
• Report on budget and day-to-day operations to the Board of Directors
• Oversee training of staff members
Qualifications
Required
• 2-5 years experience in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors
• Strong demonstrated skills in building personal relationships through public
speaking, managing social media, and outreach to alumni
• Experience with building an individual donor base and non-profit fundraising
• Experience working with budgets
Preferred
• Experience coordinating and supervising others
• Experience using Salesforce
• Knowledge of sustainability and social justice issues
• Bilingualism (English and French)
This position is ideal for a candidate who is entrepreneurial and thrives in an
independent environment. With strategic direction from the board of directors,
the candidate will have the opportunity to collaboratively grow the
organization.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Length of Term: 1 year full-time (35 hrs/week) contract with possibility of
extension
Location: Ottawa (preferred), but negotiable
Salary: $36,000, with anticipated annual raise contingent on performance
Start date: August 18th, 2014
Please send cover letter and CV in one PDF document to:
hiring@otesha.ca
by June 30th, 2014, with “Development Coordinator – your name” in the subject
line.
The Otesha Project is an equal opportunity employer.
