A Career Opportunity

UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian 
organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, 
and in the world’s toughest places, we workday in and day out 
to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them 
protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance 
to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely 
on voluntary support, including donations from generous 
Canadians.

Senior Coordinator, Development, National and Community Events

(12-month Contract, Hybrid Role-Full-time; based in Calgary, opportunity for contract 
extension or permanent role)

Reporting to the Manager, National Events, this role will support UNICEF Canada’s fundraising activities through initiatives that deepen donor engagement, and cultivate new donors, partnerships, and fundraising opportunities. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational, communication, relationship, and project management skills. In addition, the incumbent must be detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines. 

The responsibilities of the position will include: 

Project and Relationship Management (75%) 

  • Engage and liaise with volunteer committees and fundraisers and build strong and positive relationships with those volunteers to strengthen engagement with UNICEF Canada. 
  • Lead on fundraising activities for National Events. Including sourcing of auction and raffle items, execution of fundraising initiatives, and promotion.  
  • Oversee all event (National, 2nd and 3rd party) event communications, materials and social media. 
  • Review all third-party event applications based on UNICEF Canada assessment criteria and provide regular check-ins with registered events on their progress and fundraising accomplishments. 
  • Provide administrative support for committee meetings. 
  • Research and evaluate all aspects of events and provide recommendations to appropriate staff and or committees. 
  • Be an active and engaged member of the Development team to ensure that donors are exposed to opportunities for meaningful engagement with UNICEF and projects and initiatives championed by other colleagues are supported. 
  • Act as point-person for all stakeholders, including event vendors. 

Operational Management (25%) 

  • Provide vital administrative and operational support to the National Events to ensure they are executed at UNICEF’s best in class standard.  
  • Execute fundraiser donor journeys to ensure UNICEF is top of mind for continued engagement. 
  • Ensure relevant Raiser’s Edge database information is updated and accurate with contact information, communications preferences, event and donor activities, status of fundraisers and accurate gift history. 
  • Ensure event related webpages are up to date and content has had all required approvals. 
  • Regularly review current, or source new, technology tools to improve event planning/execution process, reduce expenses and contribute to overall positive attendee experience. 
  • When required, provide support to other Development activities and projects. 

Qualifications, Competencies, & Skills

  • Post secondary degree/ diploma with a focus in event planning, fundraising, marketing or other applicable disciplines 
  • 1-2 years of relevant work experience in event co-ordination 
  • Experience working with donors and volunteers 
  • Has excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Able to work in a challenging environment, prioritize and multi-task, while being organized, detail-oriented, with strong follow through 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Adept at leading people, teams, projects, and meetings when needed. 
  • An enthusiastic team player 
  • Experience with third party fundraising and event management tools (Engaging Networks, Giverny) 
  • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle 
  • Must be available/ comfortable to travel; fulfill health and security protocols for travel. 
  • Comfortable with flexible business hours to accommodate time differences, evening/ weekend events, donor support or organizational resource management. 
  • French language skills an asset, but not required.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $46,500. 

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@unicef.ca by July 31, 2023. Please attach your cover letter (including salary expectations) and resume as one document and reference “Senior Co-Ordinator National and Community Events” clearly in the subject heading.  

UNICEF Canada sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Consistent with our Child Protection Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.  

UNICEF Canada is an inclusive workplace and is committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the position.