STAGE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (H/F)

Development Officer (CNIB Lake Joe)
Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)
Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward , will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. We're looking for a mission-driven Development Officer (CNIB Lake Joe)who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.
Event Logistics Management: Work alongside the Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Campaign and Event Planner on logistical aspects such as venue setup, coordinating with vendors, managing timelines, and overseeing the smooth execution of events.

Sponsorship Acquisition: Creative Development: Contribute to creative ideas for fundraising initiatives, or unique ways to engage sponsors and donors.
Post-Event Analysis: Participate in post-event assessments, gathering feedback from attendees, sponsors, and donors to improve future fundraising endeavors.
Experience in Fundraising, Sales, Event Management, Event Planning and people management

Strong competencies in Windows environment and with Microsoft Office software, including (but not limited to) Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong skills with design software, primarily Canva.
Experience coordinating events and/or a fundraising committee is considered an asset.
Aptitude for planning and analysis with strong project management skills.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with a focus on efficiency.
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
Willingness to work flexible hours
Driver's license and access to a vehicle is require.
Professional and positive attitude, results-oriented, strategic, and flexible.
demonstrated success in proposal and stewardship development.
Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.
Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.