Community Engagement and Grant Coordinator - Coquitlam, Canada - SHARE Family & Community Services

SHARE Family & Community Services

Verified Company

Coquitlam, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager of Community Engagement, the Community Engagement and Grant Coordinator is responsible for developing and writing grant proposals, supporting SHARE's external communication with the community, donors, supporters and clients, and promoting and developing community relationships.

This position will persuasively communicate SHARE's mission and programs to potential funders and increase awareness of SHARE's initiatives and events in the local communities, as well as the agency's programs and services.

The Community Engagement and Grant Coordinator will support the work of the Community Engagement department including helping with events as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Writing

Search for, and identify appropriate grant opportunities for the agency
Write and submit grant requests for the agency
Write and submit grant reports for funders, per the conditions of grants received
Monitor grant submission and reporting deadlines for the agency
Monitor and support submission of data from relevant program areas to support grant reporting
Meet with granting bodies and/or representatives as needed to learn more about opportunities, and promote the agency

Communications:

Lead the implementation of SHARE's social media plan and activities, including coordinating posts across various platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
Monitor social media accounts for information and posts relevant to the agency
Lead the maintenance of, and updates to, SHARE's publicfacing website
Support coherent, effective communication across all aspects of the agency, including developing and maintaining presentation templates, letterheads, etc.
Support the implementation of a coherent and effective branding strategy for SHARE

Community Engagement:

Represents the agency at community events where appropriate or recruits and trains staff or volunteers to represent the agency
Maintains contact with community groups and donors to promote interest, participation in and support for the organization
Stewards current donors to support future engagement
Supports the development and implementation of strategies to engage new donors and partners for the organization.

Qualifications Required:

Postsecondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

3 years' experience with grant writing, community engagement and communications
Experience writing and editing a variety of communications and media relations products
Previous experience with nonprofit fundraising and community engagement
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
Knowledge of best practices for Website navigation and writing
Knowledge of communications functions
Experience working in deadlinedriven environments.

Our Organization

SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities.

SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.