Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Sarnia Education Centre (200 Wellington Street, Sarnia)

Posting Closes: November 26, 2026

Posting Overview:

The Fundraising Coordinator supports the charitable foundation of the Lambton Kent District School Board by coordinating fundraising activities, maintaining donor relationships, and providing administrative and logistical support to advance student focused initiatives. This role helps implement campaigns, manage data and communications, and assist with events and grant processes. The ideal candidate is organized, detail focused, and passionate about helping enhance educational opportunities for students.

Qualifications/Experience:

- Diploma or degree in fundraising, communications, non-profit management, business, or a related field. Equivalent related experience may be considered.
- 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, non-profit administration, events, or communications—preferably within the education or charitable sector.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge:

- Proven experience in grant writing and successful proposal development.
- Knowledge of educational fundraising trends and donor engagement strategies.
- Experience planning and delivering community or school based events.
- Comfort with group presentations and representing the foundation publicly.
- Sensitivity to equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations within school communities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff.
- Thorough working knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. municipal by-laws).




- Access to reliable transportation; travel throughout Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent will be required.
- All duties will be assigned by the Manager of Financial Services.

Position Effective Date & Length:

Hours of work: 40 hours/week, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Compensation:

$40,000/annum-$80,000/annum

$40,000 base pay plus opportunity for commission.

Comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan are provided.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date to the following emails: [email protected] and [email protected].

The Lambton Kent Education Foundation (LKEF) is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKEF is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the LKEF will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process.

Pay: $40,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Fundraising Coordinator (Sarnia)
🏢 Lambton Kent Education Foundation
📍 Sarnia