Hey we’re WOCDC, and we’re hiring an Operations Coordinator to evolve and manage our grant flow as we scale to support the BIWoC community across Durham Region.
This is a contract, volunteer part-time position that is mostly remote, but we may sometimes meet in-person. This position also includes a $200 honorarium. We are currently accepting BIWOC applicants that are connected to or live in Durham Region, Ontario. This is a* position under a contract that extends to May 31st, 2024, with the possibility of renewal.
*Connected = works, studies or frequents Durham Region due to family and/or friends
Interested in developing your time-management skills, product design, communication and project management skills? Join our team!
Where you come in:
WOCDC has been focused on increasing its community reach, and ramping up its programs and internal operations. We are approaching the next phase of our journey, where we heavily focus on diving deeper into the untold stories of Durham Region, reflecting the needs of our Collective and scaling up to becoming a non-profit. This is going to be an exciting, stimulating and fun transition. We need an Operations Coordinator to help us as we enter this new chapter.
As part of the Research + Operations team, you will support the grant and fundraising opportunities and day-to-day activities through engaging in building relationships, fundraising and research.
What you’ll do:
- Develop, plan and execute creative and strategic fundraising ideas for WOCDC
- Research, identify and track grant and fundraising opportunities
- Lead grant proposal development coordination. This includes proposal writing and submission.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential donors and sponsors
- Other duties as assigned
Successful candidates will possess the following (essential):
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including preparation of successful project proposals
- Experience in grant writing or fundraising
- Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with different community groups, community leaders and/or organizations
- Excellent research and organizational skills
- Good communication and public speaking skills
- Proactive and creative thinking