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About Eldercare Foundation
Eldercare is a registered charity that believes that all seniors deserve the chance to age with dignity.  We pursue this vision by raising funds to enhance care and quality of life for local seniors in need.
Established in 1982, Eldercare’s work includes:

• enriching the lives of seniors living in long-term care
• helping seniors struggling with chronic illness to continue living safely in their own homes
• supporting research and education initiatives aimed at improving the care that seniors receive

At present, more than 2,000 Vancouver Island seniors are touched by Eldercare programs each month.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Events Coordinator is a key relationship builder for Eldercare Foundation.  The Coordinator liaises with healthcare workers, researchers, local non-profit organizations, and the general public to organize and deliver Eldercare’s educational seminars and events, while also supporting the Eldercare team in ensuring excellent donor service and program administration.   

Key Responsibilities

• Building Relationships: Developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare workers, researchers, local non-profit organizations, businesses, and Eldercare seminar attendees and donors.
   
• Event Planning & Coordination:  Plan and coordinate Eldercare-owned events and educational seminars, as well as Eldercare’s presence at community events.
   
• Communication & Outreach:  Support the development of communications materials advertising Eldercare events and educational activities, and help distribute print and electronic advertising materials. 
   
• Public Relations:  Represent Eldercare at events, serve as the primary contact for event registrations, and act as a greeter at all Eldercare educational seminars.
   
• Volunteer Recruitment & Management:  Recruiting and managing volunteers as needed to support event activities.
   
• Data Collection & Analysis:  Coordinate data collection and evaluation practices to improve the effectiveness of Eldercare’s educational programs.
   
• Office Support:  Provide reception coverage, donor services support, and perform office administrative tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in event planning, project management, hospitality, business administration or demonstrated equivalent experience
• An exceptional interpersonal communicator
• A team player who easily builds relationships with internal and external contacts alike
• Excellent organisational skills and a natural multitasker
• A keen eye for detail
• Knowledge and experience in the charitable sector, or related to seniors health, considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with major social media platforms
• Experience with Raisers Edge, or other CRM software, considered an asset
• Commitment to the well-being and dignity of the elderly population

Working Conditions

• This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check to work with a vulnerable sector

Salary and Benefits

• Part-time (0.8 FTE) position with flexible schedule (Approx. 30 hours/week)
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Island Health extended health and dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan