Community Engagement Coordinator, Fund Development

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix’s over fourteen locations in Halifax, N.S. provide a continuum of care for youth aged 11-24 and their families. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has individual needs as well as strengths. People are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.

A staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve is of the utmost importance. Phoenix is committed to reducing barriers that have traditionally impacted access to employment and career growth. As such, we encourage those interested to self-identify their ethnicity, and or race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc. We also invite you to share your pronouns in your cover letter or resume.

Position Overview: Phoenix’s Fund Development team is preparing for exciting strategic growth and building for continued sustainability. The newly revamped Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) position will focus on third party events, community fundraising and in-kind drives by proactively engaging our community through meaningful relationship building and raising awareness. The CEC will also provide support for the volunteer program and student field placements.

Reports to: Director of Development

Location:Based out of Administration Office at 5880 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS. Due to the nature of this position some remote work flexibility may be offered.

Compensation:Annual salary range of $58,000 - $62, 000, comprehensive group medical insurance plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 3% Employer paid RRSP contribution, 3 weeks of vacation in the first year and 4 weeks of vacation in the second year, generous sick leave, a generous paid holiday schedule, in-house trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Hours of Work:40 hours per week, generally Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with occasional evening and weekends to attend events.

Screening Requirements:Due to the sensitive nature of our work with youth, this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search, a child abuse register check and proof of education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Third Party Initiatives and Community Engagement (approx. 80%)

• Lead and manage all aspects of third-party events, community initiatives and gift-in-kind donation drives through research, solicitation, implementation and ongoing stewardship of relationships.

• Assess feasibility and alignment of events/activities, and manage an annual calendar.

• Support community partners by providing tools, resources and guidance on their fundraising initiatives.

• Recruit and support staff and volunteers for third party and community events as needed.

• Coordinate guest speaking, presentations and community engagement opportunities in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Officer.

• Maintain donor files, record activity, volunteers and process in-kind donations in database.

• Create and post content related to third party events, community fundraising, in-kind drives and volunteers for social media. 

Volunteer and Student Placement Coordination (approx. 20%)

• Group volunteers:

  • Work with the fund development and programming teams to support businesses and organizations and their teams with volunteer days.

  • Manage volunteers (recruitment, training, day-of support and stewardship) for Phoenix events (such as the Phoenix Holiday Luncheon)

• Individual volunteers:

  • Work with program managers and volunteer leads to match volunteers to program needs by supporting screening and onboarding.

• Student Placements:

  • Coordinate communication between post-secondary institutions and program managers.

• Maintain up-to-date records in the database and annual reporting.

Other

• Commit to Phoenix’s strategic priorities and participate in internal and community committees, projects, and activities.

• Attend team meetings, collaborate, and contribute to team goals and activities.

• Engage in public education presentations, speaking engagements, trade shows and fairs.

• Support the agency’s commitment to inclusion, decolonization, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDDEA) through learning opportunities, critical self-reflection, and professional development.

• Work in accordance with Phoenix’s policies, procedures and framework of practice. 

• Ensure the program is congruent with Phoenix’s vision and values.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.

• Demonstrated success in project and/or event management.

• Demonstrated success building relationships – community-minded, highly engaging and proactive.

• Experience working in the non-profit sector.

• Experience working with volunteers or people management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media.

• Ability to travel within HRM and beyond.

• Experience with CanadaHelps and Raiser’s Edge NXT is an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A combination of education and experience in the non-profit fundraising environment.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in community engagement in non-profit environment.

• Experience with event management is an asset.

• Familiarity with volunteer management and student placements is an asset.

TO APPLY:

*Please note that interviews may take place during the posting period.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter (in Word or as a PDF document) to careers@phoenixyouth.ca, with the subject line “Community Engagement Coordinator”. Your resume should contain pertinent information about your qualifications and experiences, and your cover letter should let us know why this is the job for you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as received till Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11.59am (AST).

ACCOMODATION: Phoenix is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every candidate feels respected and supported. We embrace equal opportunity in our recruitment and selection process and strive to meet the unique needs of all applicants. Phoenix will gladly provide accommodation to the best of our ability to ensure equitable access throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during any stage of recruitment, please feel free to indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacte