| Location: Hants County (Incumbent will work Virtually the majority of the time. There may be a requirement for in person meetings) Company: 4-H Hants County Type of Employment: Temporary (8 weeks);Flexible work hours 4-H is a nation-wide family-oriented, community-based, positive youth development organization dedicated to the development of young Canadians, encouraging them to become responsible members of society. We help our youth “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive and fun environment, providing opportunities for leadership and life skills development, while promoting agriculture awareness. The heart of 4-H is in its clubs. 4-H clubs are comprised of 4-H members and trained and screened volunteers who act as club and project leaders. The club decides on a topic of interest and, through instruction by leaders and hands-on learning, members learn about the topic during 4-H meetings. In addition to gaining a hands-on education, members develop leadership skills, they gain an understanding of how an individual can affect their community and country, and they make lasting friendships. Hants County 4-H currently has 6 local 4-H clubs and approximately 300 members.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Hants County 4-H Council, the Student Coordinator, Fund Development will develop an overall project plan for Hants County 4-H to maximize revenue generating activities. The Student Coordinator, Fund Development will work with the Hants County 4-H Council. The Student Coordinator will be responsible for seeking opportunities to increase revenues generated from grants, fund raising, special events planning, sponsorships, generation of donor lists, and other revenue generating activities (e.g. research, report writing). The Student Coordinator will work with 4-H members, leaders, volunteers, parents, community members and organizations to develop a 1-3 year project plan to maximize revenues. This project plan will include a comprehensive list of grants available locally, provincially and nationally that support youth organizations, community groups, leadership activities, community engagement, and community wellness with an outline of what is required, timelines for applications, etc. Position will primarily be responsible for project management, research, developing a donor list, grant writing, actively fundraising, leadership development, report writing, presenting information and other activities, as deemed necessary. Other tasks may include assisting with the organization of county resources and events as permitted under current public health restrictions. Qualifications * Currently enrolled or accepted in a post-secondary education (Marketing, Management, Business, Community Development, Finance and Accounting or other relevant/related fields preferred) Hours of Work Temporary (8 week term) Flexible work hours Remote work Salary Information Student Coordinator, Fund Development $13.10 (35hrs/week) Application Submissions lentz@bellaliant.net This role is funded by Canada Summer jobs and in order to apply you must meet the following criteria: must be 15-30, and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred (international students are ineligible) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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