Youth Singers of Calgary is hiring a fund development assistant. Part-time, onsite, with flexibility for hybrid work. Start Date: August 15, 2025
Are you passionate about youth, the arts, and making a real impact in your community? Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is looking for a dynamic Fund Development Assistant to join our team! This part-time role will work closely with our Director of Development, supporting grant writing, research, donor relations, sponsorship fulfillment, and event planning.
If you love storytelling, building relationships, and helping the performing arts thrive, you’ll find a welcoming, inclusive environment here at YSC where your work truly matters.
About Youth Singers of Calgary
Youth Singers of Calgary is a vibrant, community-driven non-profit that brings music, movement, dance, and drama to over 500 young performers each year—starting as young as three years old! Our mission? To create a joyful, inclusive space where young people can grow, express themselves, and shine through the performing arts.
We operate year-round, supported by a passionate mix of artistic staff, a nimble administrative team, and a powerhouse volunteer community contributing over 36,000 hours annually. Our home is the amazing ATCO Performing Arts Centre (APAC), a creative hub with rehearsal studios, a recording space, costume and set workshops, and more.
Position Summary
The Fund Development Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the financial sustainability of YSC. This position requires demonstrated success in grant writing, experience in implementing fund development strategies, and the ability to foster and maintain positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare grant applications, funding proposals, and reports to secure support from foundations, sponsors, and government agencies.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Coordinate donor recognition and ensure fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
• Assist in planning and executing volunteer-led fundraising events, including an annual gala, with logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship support, and post-event reporting.
• Assist in generation of donor-focused content for social media, newsletters, and printed materials to showcase impact.
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor records; track engagement and retention trends to inform strategy.
• Collaborate across teams to develop content that communicates the organization’s impact.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education & Experience:
• Post-secondary credential in non-profit fund development or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven track record in grant writing and campaign execution.
• Experience managing projects and working with donor/customer relationship management systems (YSC uses FrontStream Panorama).
• Demonstrated experience engaging and coordinating volunteers within the nonprofit sector.
• Familiarity with online fundraising platforms and digital donor engagement strategies.
Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives that convey YSC’s mission and impact.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Solid problem-solving skills and initiative in identifying challenges and developing effective solutions.
• Proficient in managing data accurately and securely, with attention to confidentiality and detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Professional, adaptable, and able to represent the organization with integrity in diverse settings.
• Committed to ethical conduct, with a high level of personal integrity and situational awareness.
Conditions of Employment
• Compensation: an annual salary to be determined based on 20 hours per week at $20-$24 per hour, depending on relevant experience
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Employee discounts on YSC tuition fees
• Part-time, onsite, with flexibility for hybrid work. Hours of work vary as YSC is a seven-day/week operation requiring occasional evenings and weekends. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible or lieu hours for evening meeting commitments.
• This position is located in Calgary, Alberta: 1371 Hastings Crescent SE
• Start Date: August 15, 2025
Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume by midnight, MDT, Friday July 18, 2025 to Ingrid Mosker, Director of Development, at [email protected].
The Youth Singers of Canada recognizes and values the richness of human diversity in its many forms. Upon request, YSC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Accommodation requests should be made in advance.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
