Communications & Fund Development Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / YWCA EDMONTON
& ]1 @3 v7 \2 ]( B7 R2 lFor more information: www.ywcaofedmonton.org
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1 W) w% j. M* g% s- [Position: 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.

YWCA 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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8 w6 v- E4 V: W( M8 g, eWe 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.

6 }1 ]% ~$ P2 b: ^( r/ O  _8 w/ sResponsibilities/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.

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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6 e! K- {7 k3 G8 pRecords 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.

PLUS: 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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E: recruitment@ywcaofedmonton.org / F: 780.425.7467
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