Programs, Grants & Communications Coordinator

The Canadian Council of the Blind; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Council of the Blind in Ottawa is seeking a Programs, Grants and Communications Assistant to support communications, programs, grant development, donor relations and membership activities.

The role collaborates with staff, chapters, members, donors and volunteers to share impact and advance accessibility. Responsibilities include content creation, WordPress updates, CRM data management and grant-writing support.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of nonprofit communications or grants experience.
• Experience with DonorPerfect or similar CRM preferred.
• Familiarity with WordPress and email marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Support communications across mailing lists, newsletters and socials.
• Assist with program delivery and evaluation activities.
• Draft newsletters, website content and promotional materials.
• Maintain donor and membership records and assist CRM reporting.
• Coordinate grant submissions and tracking deadlines.

Skills

CRM experience

WordPress

Email marketing

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Communications degree

Tools

DonorPerfect

EMR systems

Job description

The Canadian Council of the Blind in Ottawa is seeking a Programs, Grants and Communications Assistant to support communications, programs, grant development, donor relations and membership activities.

The role collaborates with staff, chapters, members, donors and volunteers to share impact and advance accessibility. Responsibilities include content creation, WordPress updates, CRM data management and grant-writing support.