Food Matters Manitoba is seeking an innovative Development/Outreach Coordinator who will be responsible for strategically creating, implementing and revising a Food Matters Manitoba Development Strategy.

The position will begin in summer 2014. This is a three year position, 35 hours per week, $18-$21/hr position based in Winnipeg with three weeks paid vacation and a health care honorarium. Professional career mentorship may be available for a suitable candidate with a strong interest in food security.

Primary Job Duties

• Creating and implementing an operational plan from the existing development plan
• Stewarding and developing our individual and major donor base including annual giving campaign and communications
• Stewarding and developing our donor relationships with organisational partners and providing them with reporting and recognition
• Reviewing the potential of a new fundraising event and coordinating development components of an existing event, Farmers Feast.
• Working with the ED to recruit volunteers for Food Matters Manitoba’s Development Committee.
• Engaging board members and staff in ongoing development work
• Recruiting and engaging volunteers in ongoing development work
• Work with the Communications Coordinator to implement the Development and Communications Plan
• Collaborate with the FMM Communications Coordinator to develop media relationships and opportunities for coverage of FMM projects, highlight existing project activities though development and maintenance of a story bank, development of an annual report, and synchronize social media and other Organisational communications
• Incorporate workplace participation in Dig In towards organisational donations with Food Matters
• Maintain record and reporting including Giftworks database
• Represent Food Matters Manitoba at meetings and during presentations and to partners and the general public and at information tables
• Implement new fundraising activities as identified
• Work with the Executive Director to develop new proposals, sponsorships and grant applications as identified

Experience and Qualifications

• A strong commitment to food security and sustainable food systems
• Two or more years of fundraising, public relations, communications, or equivalent education and/or experience is preferred although professional mentorship may be available for a suitable candidate.
• Enjoy working with people, networking and possess strong interpersonal skills including public speaking
• Experience with volunteer management, committees, and team building
• Must be creative thinker, resourceful, highly motivated, creative and independent
• Experience writing proposals and creating development plans is considered an asset
• Highly organized with proven attention to detail
• Able to exercise independent judgment but work well as part of a team
• Able to multitask effectively and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong English written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Microsoft office suite, Constant Contact and social media platforms
• Knowledge of and experience with Giftworks development and management is considered an asset
• Valid drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is considered an asset

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to send their cover letter, resume, and salary expectations in confidence to Carolyn Townend (carolyn@foodmattersmanitoba.ca, subject line Development Coordinator). Deadline for applications is noon on June 20th, 2014.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.