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MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS ASSOCIATE

Are you a creative, skilled communicator; a detail-oriented planner; a team player and natural relationship builder?

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Ottawa, ON (hybrid)

Language: English essential; French is an asset

Salary: $58,000 to $70,000 with healthcare benefits and pension (optional)

Requirements: Eligible to work in Canada, Police Records Check, Valid Driver’s License (G) and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes

ABOUT US

St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa has been caring for Ottawa’s most vulnerable people since 1865 when it was established as a home of refuge for Irish immigrants and orphans. Today is a highly-respected long-term care home that provides quality, person-directed care to 288 individuals on Riverside Drive.

Our Foundation is proud to engage with our community to facilitate donations that fund priority programs and special projects that support the health, well-being and quality of life or our residents. We believe that every person deserves compassionate care and the opportunity to live as fully and independently as possible, with dignity and respect.

ABOUT YOU

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Special Events Associate will embrace the opportunity to work in a team environment and commit to excellence in the execution of your responsibilities. You are creative, organized, personable, and comfortable taking on new challenges. You are a dynamic professional, a critical thinker, and motivated to engage with donors, sponsors, community partners, and the staff and residents of St. Pat’s to make a positive impact.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Develop a vision, work plan and budget for the Foundation’s signature events
• Review and update the sponsorship package and other event collateral
• Prepare print and digital marketing content for social media, website, email and in-house promotions
• Build upon the success of past events by identifying new opportunities for corporate engagement, sponsorship and silent auction growth
• Liaise with event partners, suppliers and guests throughout the lifecycle of the event
• Organize and support committee meetings and its members to increase revenue, attendance, and ensure a positive return on investment
• Organize and track registration, execute the event work plan, coordinate volunteers and event day logistics
• Ensure fulfilment of sponsorship recognition, benefits and reports

COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and maintain a content calendar that aligns with the Foundation’s annual fundraising plan
• Create content for all mediums to engage, inform and inspire donors and the broader community to get involved and actively support our Foundation
• Demonstrate consistency in the use of brand colours, templates, and key messages
• Assist in the identification and development of stories that bring St. Pat’s to life, highlight the programs and projects that we fund, and demonstrate impact

STEWARDSHIP & ADMINISTRATION

• Write copy for thank you letters and other stewardship materials
• Assist with donor recognition initiatives (e.g., donor wall updates, receptions)
• Coordinate and assist with database entries, tax receipting, batch and revenue reports, etc.
• Attend and take minutes at meetings of the Board of Directors, and assist with the development of meeting packages

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or college diploma in marketing, communications, event planning, revenue development, or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in content development, writing, fundraising and/or business development
• Project management/organizational skills with the ability to work independently and deliver on multiple priorities and objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), content planning apps, and Wordpress
• Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends as required

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your resume with a cover letter to  MegFriedman@stpats.ca with the position title in the subject line. This positing will remain active until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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