Permanent - Full Time NB

10 days ago Requisition ID: 2034

Vacancies: This posting is for (1) current vacancy

Location: New Brunswick | Prince Edward Island | Halifax, NS (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link:

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 4 ($52,000 - $54,000 CAD)

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer - and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way

MAKING AN IMPACT

Reporting to the Manager of Relay For Life Youth (RFLY), Signature Programs, the Relay For Life Youth Specialist will work as part of the national RFLY team to actively solicit new business opportunities with high schools to meet aggressive revenue targets for the Relay For Life Youth Program. Relay For Life is a fundraising event put on by students at their school to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and support individuals in their community impacted by cancer. This role is responsible for revenue development, program support, and relationship management of current and new schools within the program. This role is a hybrid work model also requiring travel to high schools, for recruitment, committee meetings, Relay events and student leadership conferences from September to July. July and August are focused on program planning and development.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:





- Recruit new high schools to host Relay For Life events and train and mentor existing schools to meet event goals.
- Present the program to potential schools focusing on student councils, leadership classes, cancer clubs, interested students, teachers, and/or administration.
- Manage and grow an established revenue portfolio of approximately $250,000 to $300,000.
- Support and motivate student organizing committees to meet participant and fundraising goals; attend committee meetings when necessary.
- Support resource and program development with ongoing projects throughout the year in both English and French.
- Provide training and guidance to high school students and teachers organizing Relay For Life in both English and French.
- Attend student leadership conferences, speaking to groups of students and teachers at the Relay For Life trade show booth and workshops to promote Relay For Life in both English and French.
- Participate in planning, delivering content, and coordinating logistics for ‘Relay University’, our training conference for high school planning committees.
- Coach student committees to implement strategies on topics such as participant recruitment, fundraising, marketing and promotions, and sponsorship for their event.
- Liaise with internal CCS departments regarding the program.




- Adhere to all administration procedures as required.
- Work in compliance with the provisions of The Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and comply with CCS' Health & Safety Policy.
- Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.
- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Related post-secondary education; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 1 - 2 years of customer service, fundraising, and/or sales experience.
- French as a second language is required.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; including the ability to negotiate and influence others.
- Solid project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Confident and passionate public speaker who is comfortable presenting to both small and large groups.
- Experience with Instagram and Canva is considered an asset.
- Occasional travel across Canada occurs for internal meetings, conferences, and event visits. All necessary travel expenses are covered by the Canadian Cancer Society.
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
- Knowledge and/or involvement in the Relay For Life Youth program is an asset.
- A Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is highly preferred, with French being an asse

📌 Bilingual Signature Programs, Relay For Life Youth Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Canadian Cancer Society
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality