Communications & Fund Development Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / YWCA EDMONTON
For more information: www.ywcaofedmonton.org
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1 s0 }! m# ^. I: k; b: D6 p- ePosition: Communications & Fund Development Assistant / Salary: competitive Note: this is a one year contract position, 30 hours/week, with possibility of extension. Flexible work hours required to attend meetings/events in the evenings / Closing Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
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7 H. T8 k" i$ [; t: E1 r& R6 J4 [5 ^: iYWCA Edmonton is a multi-service agency with the vision of Women shaping a world of equality, opportunity and choice. We offer programs and services that support girls and women and their families in the Edmonton area, ensuring that each program marks a turning point for the women and girls we serve.
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! S3 @. z& g/ J: o( Y/ aWe are recruiting a Communications & Fund Development Assistant. The Assistant is the link between the fund development/communications for YWCA Edmonton and has a crucial role working with the internal and external publics.
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  u" ?/ u$ m! X; O# [7 F# v/ S7 zResponsibilities/Administration: data entry, prepares mail outs, collate, photocopy, scan documents & prepare materials; learn, populate, and maintain fund development management systems (i.e. Raiser's Edge and relevant systems); assist Managers with marketing/communications materials; organize meetings with external publics.

1 _) M9 S8 b+ ]In addition: maintain communications materials; type/file various documents; organize office files to ensure they are complete; meet weekly with Managers to discuss work priorities; provide information to callers by assisting with requests and responding to emails; records and distributes meeting minutes as required.
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Records Management: create new & maintain current donor/sponsor files, both hard copy/electronic; organize and assemble information packages accordingly for current and perspective donors and other publics; review newspapers & magazines for YWCA Edmonton related articles and organize press clippings; identify/regularly update media contacts, websites, and community calendars.
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Qualifications: Post Secondary education in Office Administration (or five years work experience equivalency); advanced experience and proficiency in MS Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel/dBase programs; intermediate experience with Raiser's Edge Fund Development relationship dBase; mature/professional attitude possessing tact, diplomacy & a clear understanding of confidentiality.
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) `4 n% Z) \7 w# c4 K* }$ f" r! r4 YPLUS: strong organizational skills pertaining to an office environment; exceptional written/spoken English; able to research, organize, and summarize information in an efficient manner; can effectively manage timelines to meet deadlines. Assets include: experience with website management, a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.
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TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
E: recruitment@ywcaofedmonton.org / F: 780.425.7467
Mail: 100, 10350-124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 3V9