Public Relations & Development Coordinator

Company Overview

Resource Centre for the Arts is a community arts organization that owns and operates the LSPU Hall and RCA Theatre Company (RCAT). RCA provides resources and a supportive environment for the production and promotion of the Newfoundland and Labrador performing arts community.

Job Description

Position Overview: The Public Relations & Development Coordinator reports to the General Manager and the Artistic Animateur and is responsible for cultivating and maintaining the relationships of RCA’s key stakeholders: donors, sponsors, partners, and patrons and creating specific communication strategies to each of these groups.

Key Responsibilities

Donors, Sponsors, and Partners
• Identify and engage potential donors, corporate sponsors and partners.
• Prepare and deliver funding submissions, grant submissions, and proposals.
• Provide proper stewardship and recognition to new and existing donors/sponsors to maintain involvement, interest, and support
• Maintain donor management software.
• Create individualized impact reports for different stakeholder groups.
• Ensure that fundraising event/campaign participants, sponsors, donors, and volunteers are appropriately recognized for their contributions.
• Develop, promote, implement, and manage a planned giving and major gift program.

Communications & Marketing
• Develop and implement communication strategies to engage stakeholders.
• Using email subscription software, create engaging content for external communications, including monthly newsletters, quarterly updates, event invitations, and more.
• Manage social media platforms and online presence.
• For RCA Theatre Productions and Presentations – preparing and supervising the design, printing, and production of consistent publicity materials (posters, flyers, newsletters, handbills and programs). Occasionally it involves creating basic posters/graphics in-house.
• Fielding and responding to media inquiries.
• Coordinating the handling of reviewers, including contacting them, securing comp tickets, and addressing specific reviewer requests for publicity materials.
• Coordinating and overseeing photo sessions for public relations and marketing purposes.

Fundraising Support
• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns and events.
• Support the creation and execution of fundraising materials, such as letters, appeals, and updates.

Qualifications
• A post-secondary degree or diploma is an asset; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising with a charitable organization is an asset.
• Experience working in the arts community
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating events, and communication strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with various software platforms, donor management software, website content management systems, email subscription tools, and Zoom.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

RCA is dedicated to accessible employment practices and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our community and encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on age, race, colour, gender, disability, national origin or any other protected ground under the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Act. If you require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the contact below.