Development and Marketing Coordinator

Youth Unlimited Greater Vancouver; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Unlimited is seeking a Development and Marketing Coordinator to enhance visibility and impact. This role involves storytelling, creative fundraising, and using analytics for donor engagement. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping vulnerable youth and excels in content creation and project management.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, or development.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling narratives to highlight YU's work.
• Support the development of creative fundraising strategies.
• Coordinate marketing and fundraising activities.

Skills

Storytelling

Content Creation

Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications, marketing, business, political science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Systems

Social Media Management Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title : Development and Marketing Coordinator

Reports to : Director of Communications and Marketing

Classification : Full-time, 4 days a week

Salary Range : $40,000 - $50,000 annually, benefits included

Location : East Vancouver and Surrey (Hybrid)

Ideal Start Date : Friday, May 16

About Youth Unlimited (YU)

Youth Unlimited in Greater Vancouver is a dynamic faith-based Christian organization fueled by passionate outreach workers committed to supporting youth on the margins. We build genuine, nonjudgmental relationships to love and care for youth with the goal to love like Jesus loved. At YU, we create spaces of connection and transformation, helping young people discover their potential regardless of their circumstances. Whether they’re feeling alone, vulnerable, have tangible needs, or just need a safe place to belong, we’re here to walk alongside them, foster their personal growth, help them build life skills, and support their spiritual development when invited. We don’t give up; they don’t age out; and we are in it for the long haul.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and driven Development and Marketing Coordinator to help elevate Youth Unlimited’s visibility and impact. In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for creative content creation, designing tools and systems that strengthen our marketing and fundraising efforts, and ensuring our youth workers have the resources they need to support at-risk youth in Greater Vancouver. You’ll also use analytics and a CRM system to track and improve fundraising strategies, support creating proposals, and participate in direct fundraising efforts. You will work alongside our Communications and Marketing Specialist and our Graphic Designer. If you are passionate about storytelling, relationship-building, and leveraging data to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

• Storytelling and Content Creation: Craft compelling narratives to highlight the transformative work YU is doing in the community.
• Creative Fundraising: Support the development of creative fundraising strategies, including events and campaigns, to help us reach financial goals.
• Data-Driven Fundraising: Use analytics and a CRM system to track donor engagement, measure the success of campaigns, and identify growth opportunities.
• Project Management: Coordinate marketing and fundraising activities, ensuring projects like newsletters and events are on track and delivered on time.
• Partnership Building: Engage and develop relationships with stakeholders including churches, businesses, and nonprofits to expand YU’s support network.
• Research: Stay informed on industry trends and insights to keep YU’s marketing and development efforts innovative and effective.
• Social Media Support: Assist our Marketing Specialist in managing social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Interest in using short-form, informal videos to tell stories about our work.

This role might be for you if :

• You’re a storyteller who loves discovering and sharing the why behind people’s experiences.
• You enjoy creating content and are a solid writer.
• You’re passionate about helping vulnerable youth reach their full potential.
• You are excited about fundraising and enjoy developing creative, effective ways to raise support.
• You’re analytical and appreciate using data and metrics to track progress and inform strategy.
• You appreciate event planning or support and enjoy working on a variety of projects.
• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in both team and independent settings.
• You align with Youth Unlimited’s values and mission.

Qualifications :

• A post-secondary degree in communications, marketing, business, political science, or a related field (a diploma will be considered).
• 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, or development (recent graduates are welcome to apply).
• Strong writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content.
• Ideally some fundraising experience and training.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and analytics to support fundraising strategies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Bonus Skills :

• Experience in videography (filming and editing).
• Experience in nonprofit development or communications.
• Experience with social media management tools.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and SEO.
• Skills in photography and/or graphic design.
• Experience with CRM software and fundraising databases.
• Access to a vehicle.
• Comfort with cold calls.

Location

The marketing office is located in East Vancouver, with the head office in Surrey. Currently, the team works one day a week in Surrey and the rest in East Vancouver, with an option to work from home 1-2 days a week.

Office Addresses

Head Office Address : #th Avenue, Surrey

About Youth Unlimited

Since 1945, Youth Unlimited has been serving young people across Greater Vancouver, helping them discover their potential through caring relationships and life-changing programs. We work with vulnerable youth to foster mental, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background. Nationally, Youth Unlimited is part of Youth For Christ (YFC).

To apply :

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the Apply Now button above by Friday, May 16, at 11:59 pm.

Required Experience :

Key Skills: Graphic Design, Marketing, MailChimp, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, Email Marketing, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Management, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress, Adobe InDesign

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 15+ years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary: $40,000 - $50,000

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