Public Relations Coordinator

Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to work closely with the Communications staff to support the Executive Director with donor management and outreach.  The perfect candidate is a resident of the region that is passionate about customer service,  enjoys interacting in person, and is strong at sales and administration.

Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society is a non-profit charitable society responsible for managing the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere designation.  Alignment with their Guiding Principles is important in the candidate selected.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Part-time or temporary work.
• Up to 15 hours per week,  Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• $24-$28.00 per hour.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Potential to work into a longer term contract.
• Applicants who reside within our Biosphere Region will be considered.  (Map is located on the website)

The Perfect Candidate:

• 3-5 years of experience in the private sector in a similar sales and/or customer support role.
• Experience with fundraising and community engagement events and activities.
• Second language is an asset (Mandarin or Cantonese).
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to liaise with diverse people across the economic spectrum and maintain effective relationships, including interactions with high net worth individuals.
• Excellent ability to establish and enhance working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated coordination, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience with, or in the not-for-profit sector.
• Ability and Experience working with Microsoft office or analogous software (e.g., google suite) and various donor and relationship based applications.
• Required: BC driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Opportunity to be connected to a national and global network of UNESCO Biosphere Regions.

Responsibilities Include:

Relationship Development and Management:

• Organize, update and maintain contact lists and donor information.
• Engage personally with contacts as directed to engage more people and drive donations.
• Monitor and evaluate engagement activities.
• Manage email campaigns
• Attend community events.
• Coordinate and carry out relationship-building events in alignment with the fundraising strategy.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Engage with key donors, funders and rightsholders as a representative of HSBRIS.
• Contribute content for communication across social media and website channels and personalized emails.

Fundraising:

• Execute HSBRIS fundraising strategies and recruitment tools.
• Monitor donations, responding to all general enquires and donations.

How to Apply:

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1. Ensure we have your resume and profile on file here (you only have to do this once):  www.squamish-jobs.com/apply
2. If you have created a profile with us already, please email us at talent@squamish-jobs.com  with your cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for this position.

We will review all applications and contact candidates who have been selected for further consideration or an interview. Due to time constraints, we may not be able to contact all applicants – but we will try!  If you would like an update on your application, please email us at hr@squamish-jobs.com.

A NOTE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN CANDIDATES:  We are only considering applications from current residents of Whistler, Squamish or Pemberton who have a valid Canadian Work Permit for this position at this time.

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