About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.
Role and Responsibility
Supporting the various departments and programs within the agency and reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Communications and Development Coordinator is responsible for agency communications, community engagement and fund development.
Duties include:
Marketing and Communications:
- Creates and distributes internal and external agency publications, promotional materials, media releases and event communications.
- Coordinates advertising, media opportunities and community outreach efforts.
- Provides marketing and communications advice and input to strategic initiatives and projects.
- Produces community impact reports, funder reports, Annual Reports, and other reports as requested.
- Manages the agency social media platforms, website and communications distribution software.
- Manages the agency’s brand, ensuring all marketing materials effectively communicate agency positioning and values according to the brand standards.
- Coordinates photography for agency events for use within marketing materials.
- Evaluates agency promotions and implement strategies from findings.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Represents the agency at community events and meetings and networking opportunities that increase awareness and outreach.
- Participates in networking opportunities to establish and maintain strong partnerships with existing and potential funders, donors, sponsors, community partners and leaders.
- Identifies private or corporate donors and builds rapport with them.
Fund Development
- Designs and executes donor-centred fund development materials, such as planned giving programs and comprehensive campaigns, that supports capital and operating fundraising.
- Develops and leads recognition programs to express honour and appreciation to donors in a meaningful, values-aligned way through impact reports and personalized acknowledgements.
- Prepares reports for internal use by senior leadership, as well as external reports for the sources, uses and management of funds to preserve and enhance confidence in the agency.
- Chairs the agency Fundraising Committee and leads the execution of fundraising strategies, including the coordination of fundraising events.
- Leads organizational efforts to identify government and other grant funding opportunities and facilitates the application process when appropriate.
- Supports proposal and grant writing, as required.
- Tracks and monitors expenses and revenue details including results analysis to support financial reporting requirements and budget preparation.
- Works collaboratively with the Finance Department to track incoming donations.
Suitability
- 2+ years of experience in communications, community engagement and/or fund development.
- Displayed knowledge of graphic design tools such as Canva, and Adobe Creative suite.
- Experience with digital communications and social networking.
- Experience in fund development, managing fundraising campaigns, and donor relations.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Proven success in building relationships in the community.
- Proven track record in the areas of organizational leadership, strategic planning, operations management, service excellence, public relations, and partnership development.
- Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Web development experience is an asset.
- Photography skills are an asset.
Why Work for Atlohsa?
We offer competitive pay and benefits:
- $32.00 to $36.00 per hour
- 100% employer provided benefits
- Employer-Employee contributory Pension plan
We are committed to ensuring YOUR work-life balance and offer extensive paid time off:
- Three (3) weeks vacation, accessible in your first year of employment.
- Up to 12 paid sick days per year.
- Up to 12 paid self-development days per year
- We recognize 14 statutory holidays every year.
We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:
- Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
- Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural traditions.
We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.
How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with Communications and Development Coordinator in your subject line.
Within the body of your email, please provide answers to the following questions:
- Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
- Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.
At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.
Our organization does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated screening tools, or algorithm-based systems to screen, assess, or rank job applicants. All applications are reviewed by human members of our hiring team.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $32.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
