Coordinator, Development

Take the next step in your career by joining the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and grow your experience in fundraising! The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is seeking a full-time permanent Coordinator, Development who will support critical functions within the development department.

The Development Coordinator will provide support for critical functions within the development department. The Coordinator will help the team work towards meeting fundraising goals by coordinating projects, tasks, and team events that benefit the administrative affairs of the team. As part of their duties, the coordinator will need to maintain a high level of confidentiality, dependability, accuracy, attention to detail, and communication.

Our Mission | Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places

Our Values | Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation

What you will do:

Chief Development Officer/Director of Development Administration: (70%)

• Deliver effective and efficient administrative services to support the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Director of Development (DOD)
• Supporting and organizing tasks, meetings, and special projects for the CDO and DOD as needed
• Supporting moves management needs for the CDO and DOD including booking of meetings, coordinating donor hosting logistics, and follow up record keeping in Tessitura database
• On occasion help on special projects to the Executive Assistant to the President and CEO on an as-needed basis

Team Administration: (30%)

• Coordination of meetings including team meetings, department meetings, special training sessions, and team planning meetings
• Ordering of office supplies, donor materials, and equipment as needed
• Coordination and delivery of tasks for special projects – mailings, event support, team scheduling for activities
• Oversee and provide guidance to development volunteers to help deliver department administrative projects
• Coordination of onboarding for new staff
• Coordination of team building activities including research, providing recommendations and organization of activities
• Become trained in key service delivery areas of Development in order to support key events, activities, or to provide coverage when needed

What you will bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in fundraising for charities or nonprofits
• Certificate in Business Administration, fundraising, or other relevant area is preferred.
• Working knowledge of donor databases is an asset
• Working knowledge of financial processes is an asset
• Good understanding of the fund development process
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Dependability and confidentiality are critical for this role.
• Strong knowledge in a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally, effectively and discreetly with colleagues, donors, volunteers and other zoo staff.

Working Conditions:

• Mostly desk work, some on-grounds mobility is required.
• Although primarily Monday to Friday, occasional evening and weekend work is required.
• Access to reliable source of transportation is required.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.

What the Zoo Offers:

• Competitive compensation, vacation and flex days entitlement
• Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account
• Employer matching RRSP program
• Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
• Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan
• A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals

Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.

Apply by doing the following:

1. Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
2. Submit your resume with an optional cover letter via our online application system.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by January 20, 2025 at 4pm MST.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.

All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.