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DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (closed)

APPLY BY JUNE 30 2021

Project: Humanity (PH) is a socially-engaged not-for-profit theatre company founded in 2008. Based in Toronto, but active nationally, PH believes the performing arts can bring disparate groups together and help them listen more compassionately. We’ve become one of the country’s leading developers of Verbatim Theatre, a journalistic form of theatre that involves transforming original interview transcripts into ‘live documentaries’ for the stage. The PH: YOUTH arm of the company, operating in high schools and in the youth shelter system, has impacted the lives of over 19,000 students since we incorporated twelve years ago.

the Role:

The Development and Communications Coordinator's role on our team is all about relationship management -- whether it be fostering new company connections through social media content, building rapport with existing and potential donors, sharing our company's impact with decision-makers in funding bodies, or liaising with artistic and community partners to ensure their voices are centred in the stories we tell about our work. The person in this role will have access to learning opportunities, coaching and support through The Fundraising Lab (Cathy Mann), as well as access to industry tools and resources such as Grant Connect, Spark, and ArtsVest training modules.

Primary tasks and responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development and Communications Coordinator supports the execution of Project: Humanity’s fundraising program and communications strategies. The position divides as such:

Development (60%)
• Develops, manages, and updates PH’s Annual Fundraising Plan and Fundraising Budget
• Executes the activities of the Fundraising Plan in collaboration with PH’s leadership and Board, and leads quarterly evaluation of fundraising strategies
• Conducts funder prospect research and manages database (Sumac) to create tailored interactions with potential and existing donors
• Solicits material donations (such as arts supplies and instruments) from individuals and corporations to support program needs
• Researches and applies for government funding, foundation grants, and corporate support opportunities in collaboration with Artistic Director and Executive Director (27 applications and 7 letters of inquiry over last fiscal year)
• Designs and implements stewardship activities for individual, foundation, and corporate donors
• With support from PH leadership and program staff, develops PH’s program reports, funding reports, and Annual Report

Communications (30%)

• Researches and develops communications strategies which invite artists, audiences and community members to engage and learn more about our work

• Designs and updates social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and evaluates their performance using Analytics tools

• Develops and implements a shared Communications Calendar, soliciting input, data, and content suggestions from the rest of the PH Team

• Prepares, deploys, and evaluates the performance of Mailchimp newsletters, as well as creates and maintains mailing lists 

• Leads productions on video and image content in support of PH projects and initiatives 

• Manages PH Website to ensure relevance, accuracy, and aesthetic appeal

General (10%)

• Participates in company discussions regarding ethics, procedures, program ideation and organizational development

What you bring to the role:

An ideal candidate for this role will uphold and exemplify the company’s three core values:

• We believe theatre is a powerful way to bring together disconnected groups.

• We believe theatre can help people listen better and become more compassionate.

• We believe theatre can inspire active citizenship and lead to real change.

Key qualifications and competencies:

• Knowledge, experience, and/or interest in the performing arts or social services sectors

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

• Self-motivated, conscientious, and proactive with strong task management skills

• Confidence developing new relationships with community partners, stakeholders, donors, and artist-collaborators

• An abundance mindset, an interest in learning new skills, and an appreciation for collaboration and ongoing professional development

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous experience working in non-profit fundraising and communications

• Familiarity with Shared Platform models (Project: Humanity is a member of the SKETCH Working Arts Shared Mentorship Platform)

• Proficiency with G Suite, CRM/relationship management software, Squarespace, Mailchimp, and Canva or other design software

• Experience designing and managing artistic project budgets (a process we undertake collaboratively but which is primarily supported by the General Administrator)

Terms & Conditions 

• Terms of Employment: Part time (30-35hrs/week), Permanent, with opportunities for flexible work and/or accommodation of other commitments

• Location: Remote; GTA preferred, but will consider applicants anywhere in Ontario.

• Annual Salary Range: $31,000-$36,000, commensurate with the hours-range listed above

• Anticipated start date: July 9, 2021, with ~15 hours of training built into each of the first three weeks

Project: Humanity is committed to principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity in our work on stages, in communities, and internally within our organization. We will prioritize applications from Black people, Indigenous people, People of Colour, those who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, and/or have lived experience of mental illness (ie, MAD), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experiences that they identify as a barrier to accessing employment in this or other fields. Taking into account the communities we engage with through our PH: THEATRE and PH: YOUTH arms, applicants with lived experience as artists or lived experience in the youth shelter system will also be prioritized for this community-facing and stakeholder-facing role.

Please express your interest in this role by June 30 via this Google Form, which accepts audio, video, or written submissions.

You may also email us at info@projecthumanity.ca at any time to ask questions, or to discuss additional forms of application if those included in the Google Form pose a barrier to access for you. All applicants regardless of result will be contacted by July 6 2021.