P.O. Box 1808 • 2020 Massey Drive • Prince George • BC • V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca

Association Services
Employment Opportunities

Community Engagement
Coordinator
Who we are
YMCA BC is the result of the unification of YMCA of Northern BC, YMCA-
YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver. Families, children,
and seniors in communities from Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to
Prince George and Vanderhoof and Kamloops, British Columbia, all have
the opportunity to belong, grow, thrive and lead through YMCA BC. As
one association with one mission to strengthen our impact for
communities across British Columbia, YMCA BC combines the collective
strength of each association and collectively we’re able to achieve more
with more, together. This role will be located in Prince George.

What you will do
At the YMCA people are our greatest asset and we are proud to be an
employer of choice. Working at the YMCA means you are part of a fun,
positive team in an environment of honesty, caring, respect,
responsibility, and inclusivity. Our Association Services team supports our
wide variety of programs and services through administration, finance,
human resources, information technology, philanthropy, and marketing
and communications.

What you will bring
Our experienced team members are passionate about supporting and
growing the mission and goals of the YMCA throughout BC. They believe
in putting people first with YMCA 5 Star Service and lead by example
through teamwork, innovation, enthusiasm, and meaningful
relationships.

Responsibilities and abilities
Reporting to the Director, Fund Development, this person will be part of a
provincial team and be the ambassador for the YMCA as they activate
community engagement for Northern BC. This role focuses on engaging
the community in YMCA special events like Healthy Kids Day,
administration related to events, engagement, philanthropy and donor
appreciation. This individual will be supporting community events,
administration related to sponsorships, and philanthropy. This individual
has some experience working directly with a variety of internal and
external stakeholders, excellent event management skills, some fund
development experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional
customer service while managing multiple projects and deadlines. They
will have a deep awareness of our community needs and a passion to
make a positive impact.

Location

Must be located in Northern BC
Flexible -work from home

Hours
Permanent Full-Time

40 hours per week

What you will gain
$50,000-$55,000
Phone Allowance

Starting 8% annual vacation
YMCA Membership

Paid sick days
Potential for full time benefits

Full benefits package
Annual YMCA Pension

contribution of 5%
Discount of YMCA Child Care and

Camps

Association Services
Employment Opportunities

P.O. Box 1808 • 2020 Massey Drive • Prince George • BC • V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca

Responsibilities:

• Develop annual plan to execute community engagement and philanthropy

• Develop, execute and grow all established YMCA Community Campaign events (i.e. YMCA Megathon, Healthy Kids Day,

• Assist the Director and VP Fund Development to plan a single day pledge provincial event to begin in 2024, across BC

• Participate in the delivery of culture of philanthropy training for all YMCA branches

• Administration of member and community engagement including sponsorships

• Assist with the development of budgets, reports, statistics

• Works closely with Marketing and Communications staff to develop and execute promotion plans for fundraising

• Ensures compliance with all CRA regulations and laws, maintains accountability standards to donors and ensures

• Maintain accurate donor files with professional confidentiality, including maintaining a computerized database of

• Support Association-wide initiatives and events, coordinating volunteers and staff support

• Other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications
• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in related field to

• Experience or education in community engagement an asset, but willing to provide training and development to

• Minimum 2 years of related experience

• Some experience in fund development, event management or donor communication an asset

• Ability to plan, implement and monitor event budget

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience and ability in preparing and delivering presentations to internal and external groups

• Team player with proven ability to foster community relationships and fundraising opportunities.

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, implement multiple projects under pressure to meet deadlines

• High degree of independence and initiative

• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and flexible schedule, as required

• Respect for confidentiality and strong sense of professional ethics

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge an asset (note training will be provided)

• Valid Driver’s License

• Three satisfactory professional references.

• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. The YMCA will provide

applicable instructions and paperwork.

Association Services
Employment Opportunities

P.O. Box 1808 • 2020 Massey Drive • Prince George • BC • V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca

Compentencies
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the candidate should

possess the following competencies:

1. Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills Able to speak, write, listen and secure information in a variety of

settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and build relationships inside and
outside the organization.

2. Planning/Organizing – Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to
accomplish short and long term goals.

3. Problem Solving – Ability to identify an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, determine possible
solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements and evaluates them.

4. Service Strategy – Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority and respond in an
effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.

5. Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation – Ability to manage and lead in order to achieve and exceed
identified goals.
6. Community Awareness and Understanding – Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and

appreciation for the vision, mission and values of the organization.
7. Project Resource Management – Ability to manage a project from initial planning to completion.
8. Strategic Planning/Visioning - Ability to visualize future direction and formulate strategies, plans and action to

achieve vision

How to apply

The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply with cover letter, resume, and
application (found at nbc.ymca.ca) to:

Lisa Stiver
General Manager, Fund Development
lisa.stiver@bc.ymca.ca
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found