Funding Project Coordinator
Description
Bezanson Agricultural Society is hiring immediately a one-year full-time position with the
opportunity of becoming permanent full-time.
Bezanson Ag Society’s purpose is to enrich the community through the encouragement of community spirit and well-being by providing facilities and recreational, educational programs and community opportunities. Facilities include the operation and maintenance of the Bezanson Community Event Centre which includes the Memorial Hall and the Buffalo Gravel Gymnasium, the Freezin’ Hub Catering and frozen food service, an outdoor horse arena, and ball diamond. The Centre caters to all local groups and surrounding area and hosts events, develops projects, and provides essential community initiatives. DiscoverBezanson.ca is the community website that is funded by BAS.
Bezanson Ag Society’s goals include increasing its sphere of influence by becoming more involved in the community and region, building relationships, and securing corporate sponsorships, and providing a specific and successful package of proprietary events and programming.
Funding Project Coordinator
The Funding Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing funding opportunities including grants for the operations and programs of the Bezanson Agricultural Society with the intent of creating financial sustainability and resilience while increasing opportunities for other organizations to succeed through partnerships.
Duties Include:
• Develop and implement a Needs Assessment /Gap Assessment for the Bezanson Community.
• Create a Fund Development Strategy and development of new business models to ensure long-term and stable funding.
• Identify the priority needs and build a Marketing Strategy.
• Identify and create capacity for social enterprise opportunities.
• Create and facilitate opportunities within the community and area identifying stakeholders, partnerships, and creating new relationships.
• Build Funding opportunities for quality programming, and events.
• Generate revenue to create financial stability.
• Manage and oversee budgets as per successful funding commitments.
• Public Relations
o Networking: liaison between the board; committees; community group and service groups
o Relationships: collaborate & build connections with potential sponsors, donors, and stakeholders
o Create Speaking Engagement Presentation
• Communications: Implement communication strategy and media platforms
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary degree in Recreation, Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a management position and/or community development.
• Experience in strategic planning, and organizational development.
• Team player and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other organizations, stakeholders and build effective relationships with user-groups, employees, other organizations, and the public.
• Possess well-developed written skills including report writing, verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work under strict time restraints.
• Positive can-do attitude and results-orientation.
• Maintain focus on strategic goal and organizational vision in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check required at the start of employment, completed at the employee’s expense.
Please send your resume to admin@bezansonagsociety.ca
References and Cover Letter are mandatory.
This posting may be open until a suitable candidate is found.
You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your resume. If we require any additional information, we will contact you. We thank everyone for their application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: Bezanson Agricultural Society
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2023-01-06