Looking for an opportunity to use your writing skills and creativity to make a difference? Join our growing charity!

Position: Full-Time Contract

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (37.5 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend work)

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000

Benefits: Professional development fund, work from home options and flexible schedule.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

About Us

Kaleo Collective is a registered charity dedicated to helping break the cycles of emotional and economic poverty for single-mother families across Canada. Together, we can create a brighter future for single moms and children!

Why Join Us?

Kaleo Collective is a small but mighty team that operates in true collaboration. This role will allow you the freedom to explore new ideas and concepts while working under the guidance of our team of like-minded professionals. We encourage leadership, innovation and maintaining our dynamic work environment.

This role is based in Edmonton, Alberta and occasionally requires evening and weekend work for key events or donor meetings. To foster a healthy work-life balance, schedules are flexible and can adjust to the varying workload throughout the year.

Communications

• Work closely with the Communications and Development Manager to execute strategic plans that inform and engage clients, donors and the general public.
• Proactively identify opportunities that support Kaleo Collective's business goals and charitable mission.

· Gather and prepare communications and marketing material (e.g. posters, brochures, advertisements, invitations, reports, website content, media releases, copywriting, presentations) for internal and external audiences.

· Create digital marketing and awareness campaigns that engage, inform and inspire a variety of audiences using newsletters, social media, digital marketing and traditional media.

· Manage and maintain a programming and content calendar to ensure timely and consistent delivery across all platforms.

· Perform regular website reviews, ensuring content is current and accurate.

· Oversee the programming registration process and communicate with clients and Kaleo Facilitators.

o Gather data for evaluator and assist in ensuring all client surveys are completed.

· Ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel for comprehensive data management and reporting.

· Support post-project and programming analysis and reporting for continuous process improvement and to track and measure results.

· Other duties as required.

Development

· Help build and maintain strong relationships with clients, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

· Assist in the development of donor and client communications, including newsletters, letters and website content.

· Engage in networking activities to uncover new opportunities, stay informed about industry trends, and drive philanthropic growth.

· Oversee and process third-party fundraiser requests, ensuring alignment with Kaleo Collective's mission and guidelines.

· Assist in maintaining the donor database, issuing tax receipts and tracking donor giving history.

· Research and identify potential fundraising and funding opportunities.

· Provide support for grant research and application processes, including gathering required documentation and data and/or drafting smaller applications.

· Act as an ambassador for Kaleo Collective, promoting awareness of the organization's mission and values.

· Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

· Related post-secondary degree or diploma (Communications preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Superior relationship building skills.

· Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Canva

· Basic photography and videography skills for content creation

· Familiarity with Mailchimp and Survey Monkey an asset

· Passion for Kaleo Collective's mission and the desire to create meaningful change

· Google Analytics certification and video editing skills an asset

Skills We Look For:

· You love connecting with people and are passionate about our purpose and story.

· Strong writing and storytelling skills

· Clear communication and quick problem-solving abilities.

· Superior decision-making and organizational skills.

· Detail oriented, ability to multitask and exceptional time management.

· A motivated, proactive self-starter

· A desire to work in a collaborative environment.

· Creative and resourceful, attention to detail and comfort offering solutions.

· Professional, friendly and enthusiastic.

· Able to make every woman, child, staff member and volunteer feel welcome, accepted and valued.

Other Requirements:

· Criminal record check

· Valid driver's license

It's our mission to bring out the best in everyone, and we know that starts when every team member feels that they belong. We're committed to creating an environment for our employees where acceptance thrives, and hate has no place.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for helping others, you will find a home at Kaleo!

To Apply:

Please email your résumé and cover letter. Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.