Project Management: Fundraising and Strategy Development

Art City in St. James Town 

Contract Type: Contractor/Consultant (32hrs weekly) 

Contract Duration: June to December (Temporary) 

Application: please send a cover letter and resume as a single pdf to by May 31st. 

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our small and vibrant team. The Project Manager position is an exciting opportunity to lead a broad portfolio of strategic projects, with an emphasis on fundraising development. The Project Manager will work closely with our Executive Director and Board of Directors to manage and implement fundraising plans, oversee small teams in the delivery of projects, conduct project evaluation and record management, and develop tools to support additional organizational priorities. 

Art City in St. James Town (Art City) is a much-loved neighbourhood-based arts organization that has served the St. James Town community for over 25 years. Our small team provides free arts education programs and believes that art has the power to empower children and youth. We use art to foster a sense of self-worth and confidence, encourage positive self-expression and exploration, and nurture community. We are passionate about using art as a tool to build resilience. The successful candidate will have the skills necessary to manage multiple projects concurrently and work with a small group to achieve a large impact. They should be passionate about the impact of community-based programming in a diverse community. 

Requirements: 

• Passion about community based arts programming 

• 3 years experience in Project Management, including project evaluation and record keeping

• Experience within fundraising and events, including knowledge of industry best practices and policy 

• Responsible independent and team-player 

• Flexibility to work both in-person and virtually (~32/week) 

• Familiarity with Canva, Social Media and CRM tools an asset

• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to acquire 

Responsibilities: 

• Execute Art City’s Fundraising Plans and manage related fundraising and strategic projects 

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate relevant community programming and events related to fundraising 

• Maintain donor relationships and records 

• Report project updates to Board of Directors and assign tasks to Directors and the ED as required 

• Create a volunteer team to support project implementation; collaborate with and delegate related tasks to volunteers 

• Support social media collateral and content development related to identified projects 

Art City is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with our values we seek to advance equity and inclusion in our hiring practices. As part of our commitment to anti-oppression and anti-discrimination this position prioritizes individuals who reside locally to St. James Town and applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour, Queer, Trans, Non-Binary, a Woman, a Person with a disability, or a combination of these identities. We encourage you to self-identify in your application if you desire.