Volunteer Grant & Funding Research Coordinator

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit arts organization based in Quebec is seeking a Volunteer Grant Research & Coordination Coordinator. This role involves identifying grants, developing a grant calendar, and organizing key materials to support youth music programs. The position requires strong organizational skills and offers a flexible commitment of 3-5 hours per week for 6-8 weeks. Join a passionate team dedicated to arts education in the community.

Benefits

Experience in nonprofit fundraising

Collaboration with a creative team

Insight into arts organization funding planning

Qualifications

• Experience with online grant databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify government and foundation grants aligned with OSJVS’s mission.
• Build a centralized grant calendar outlining all identified opportunities.
• Record external deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Establish internal drafting and approval timelines.
• Collect and organize key organizational materials.

Skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Solid research and data synthesis skills

Comfortable using spreadsheets

Clear written communication

Interest in arts, youth development, or community organizations

Job description

Volunteer Grant & Funding Research Coordinator

Ongoing

Volunteer Position: Grant Research & Coordination

Organization: Vaudreuil‑Soulanges Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSJVS)

Location: Remote (Vaudreuil‑Soulanges, QC)

Commitment: Flexible, approx. 3–5 hours per week for 6–8 weeks (see below)

Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid)

About the OSJVS

The Vaudreuil‑Soulanges Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSJVS) nurtures the next generation of musicians by teaching orchestral and chamber music, from the Baroque period to contemporary Quebec composers. Our mission is to help young musicians develop their musical and ensemble skills while encouraging them to share their passion with the Vaudreuil‑Soulanges community.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Volunteer Grant Research & Coordinator to help lay the foundation of our long‑term fundraising strategy. This pivotal administrative role focuses on identifying potential funders and creating the operational framework for future fundraising initiatives through grants. Your work will directly support our ability to sustain and grow youth music programs in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Research: Identify government (Quebec/Federal) and foundation grants aligned with OSJVS’s mission — especially those supporting youth, arts education, and Quebec composers.
• Grant Calendar Development: Build a centralized grant calendar outlining all identified opportunities for the next 6–12 months.
• Milestone Mapping: Record external deadlines, notification dates, and reporting requirements.
• Internal Planning: Establish internal drafting and approval timelines to ensure timely submissions.
• Information Library: Collect and organize key organizational materials (mission, financial summaries, board list, past grant info, etc.) for easy access in future applications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Solid research and data synthesis skills (experience with online grant databases is an asset).
• Comfortable using spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel).
• Clear written communication and ability to summarize findings for the Executive Director.
• Interest in arts, youth development, or community organizations.

Time Commitment

Initial Setup Phase: 4–8 weeks (3–5 hours/week).

Ongoing Maintenance: 2–4 hours/month to update and monitor the grant calendar.

Why Join Us

• Help strengthen arts education for youth in your community.
• Build experience in nonprofit fundraising and strategic grant planning.
• Collaborate with a passionate and creative team dedicated to making music accessible.
• Gain firsthand insight into how arts organizations plan and prepare for successful grant funding.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in contributing your skills to a growing arts organization, please email us at [e-mail] with a short introduction and a brief overview of your relevant experience.