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Description

The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation is seeking a dynamic Development Officer whose focus will be to provide administrative support to the Foundation and participate in all fundraising activities, including donor and public relations, direct mail appeals and special events.

As the ideal candidate, you bring experience in fundraising, exceptional communications skills, creativity, an eye for detail, strong time and project management skills, and a passion for animals and their welfare.  

We are looking for an individual with:
A minimum of three years' experience in an administrative position, preferably in a not-for-profit development office
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work
People focused with an ability to personally connect with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong project management skills and an ability to multi-task
Experience with fundraising software and information management  experience with @Ease preferred
Experience in working with volunteers and/or committees
Demonstrated passion for animals and their welfare
Membership with or willingness to maintain membership with AFP Saskatoon

Working Style:
A self-motivated professional individual with strong work ethic
Understands the work schedule of non-profits and flexibility of hours required
High degree of ethics and professionalism
Creative problem solver and conceptual thinker with strong future orientation

For a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.saskatoonzoofoundation.ca