Development Coordinator - VOCM Cares

Stingray; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Newfoundland is seeking a Development Coordinator for its charitable foundation. The role involves managing events, community relations, and social media presence. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in related fields like public relations or fundraising. The position offers a dynamic work environment and involvement with various charitable initiatives. Applications are open until December 12, 2025.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Comprehensive benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, marketing, communications, or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the non-profit sector.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement annual fundraisers and community events.
• Oversee Foundation’s social media presence.
• Establish and maintain key connections with community partners.

Skills

Event management

Community relations

Social media management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

College or University education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stingray Radio – St. John’s, Newfoundland

VOCM Cares Development Coordinator

Stingray is a leading global music, media and technology company, and Canada’s premier radio broadcaster. At Stingray, creativity, collaboration and innovative technology are the pillars of our DNA. VOCM Cares is a charitable foundation that supports communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador through charitable initiatives. VOCM Cares is the central point of community involvement for Stingray Radio stations in the province.

We are currently looking for a Development Coordinator to join our VOCM Cares Foundation! This position reports to the Fund Development Manager.

The Development Coordinator role will support and expand on active community programs in a fast-paced charitable environment. Salary range aligns with charitable sector averages within the province. If you are adaptable and have experience with event management and community relations, we want to hear from you!

Your day-to-day

• Event/Project management – Plan and implement annual fundraisers and partnered community events. Provide project administration support prior, during and post events. Projects/events may include but are not limited to Block the Bus, Coats for Kids, Pack the Pub, Happy Tree campaign, virtual or in-person Radiothons and more.
• Social media management - Oversee and grow the Foundation’s profile via social media channels, including secondary event pages.
• Relationship management – Establish and/or maintain key connections with donors, charities, sponsors, and community partners.
• Volunteer program development – Recruit and maintain the database of program volunteers.
• Board of Directors Relations – Assist with meeting prep, minutes, and other related duties.
• Community and Media Relations – Participate in third-party events and charity recipient programs/initiatives. Act as foundation spokesperson where needed/possible.
• Maintain the RADIO BINGO program; including communications and relationships with community partners, data/sales reconciling, inventory preparations and shipping.
• Database assistance – Assist with accounting and database needs, including but not limited to, bank deposits, reconciliations, payment processing, issuing charitable receipts etc.

Your qualifications

• College or University education with minimum 3-5 years related experience; in public relations, marketing, communications, fundraising, administration or similar.
• Experience (minimum 2 years) in non-profit sector.
• Highly organized, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive partnerships both internally and externally.
• Strong written communication skills. Experience in writing persuasively is an asset.
• Independent and adaptable with a willingness to be flexible and effectively manage multiple projects within an ever-changing work environment.
• High degree of initiative, independence and self-motivation.
• Experience with social media management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Excel is an asset.
• Experience with website content, updates and maintenance.
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Comfortable working within a team environment and sustain positive working relationships.

Life at Stingray – VOCM Cares

• A positive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of charities, community partners and volunteers.
• Pension Plan and Share Purchase Plan (with a contribution from Stingray)
• Comprehensive benefits plan and Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• And much more!

If you are looking for an exceptional workplace and have what it takes to fill this position:

• Send us your brief thoughts on Cares and the programs we offer.
• Tell us what else you’re passionate about.
• Send your resume with references.

Send your application to [e-mail]

Submissions deadline: December 12, 2025.

Stingray Radio supports the principles of Employment Equity and we are committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the communities we serve. Women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups are encouraged to apply and to self-identify so we can work towards full representation of those groups within our company.

Stingray Radio requires all applicants to be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.