Job Description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

The On-Call Fundraising & Community Partnerships Coordinator supports the Centre of Hope's communications, fundraising, and community engagement initiatives on an as-needed basis. The primary focus of this position is creating engaging social media content, maintaining the Centre of Hope website, and promoting programs, events, and fundraising campaigns.

The Coordinator also provides support for fundraising activities, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships as required, helping increase awareness and support for The Salvation Army Centre of Hope.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications (Primary Focus)

• Create, schedule, and manage engaging content for social media platforms using Canva, AI tools, photography, and other digital resources.
• Maintain and update the Centre of Hope website with current news, events, and program information.
• Develop newsletters, fundraising appeals, brochures, posters, and other promotional materials.
• Promote Centre programs, fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and community events.

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorships, and community partnerships.
• Assist with donor recognition, thank-you correspondence, and maintaining donor records.
• Help identify fundraising and partnership opportunities.

Events & Volunteer Support

• Assist with fundraising events, community outreach activities, and volunteer recruitment.
• Represent the Centre of Hope at community events and presentations as required.
• Provide communications and promotional support for the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.

General Responsibilities

• Recommend new communication and fundraising opportunities to increase community awareness.
• Support the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Fundraising, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, community engagement, event coordination, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, AI tools, website content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Strong writing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and build positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Creative, adaptable, and committed to excellent customer service.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Hours of Work

• On-call, as required.
• Hours will vary based on communications needs, fundraising activities, and special events.
• Evening and weekend availability may be required, particularly during the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with donor databases, email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact), graphic design, photography, or videography.
• Grant writing or corporate sponsorship experience is an asset.
• A commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $24.47 to $30.59 with a maximum of $36.71.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.