Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Orillia, Ontario
Duration: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary & Benefits: $50,000 per year, with health benefits and pension plan
Deadline for Submissions: Monday March 6, 4 pm
Start Date: April 3, 2023
The Couchiching Conservancy (CC) is a non-profit charitable land trust that has helped to protect over
14,400 acres in the Couchiching Region. The CC’s mandate is to protect the special natural features of
the Couchiching region for present and future generations, and we achieve this goal through land
acquisition and stewardship projects on both private and public land. We are currently responsible for
the stewardship and management of 47 Nature Reserves and Easements under our protection.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working in consultation with staff, the Project & Grant
Coordinator is responsible for securing funding for our organization’s projects and initiatives including
land acquisition, stewardship activities, and engagement organizing, and special projects as they arise.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Write and develop grant proposals for submission to
foundations, corporations, and governments to support land acquisition, land stewardship,
engagement organizing, and special projects as they arise.
2. Project Coordination: Work with staff to develop project plans, budgets, and timelines. Ensure
project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
3. Reporting & Evaluation: Prepare progress reports to meet the requirements of funders and
evaluate success of projects, including surveys to volunteers.
4. Database Management: Assist with the maintenance of our donor, member & volunteer
database, and use the information to prepare key statistics on projects, particularly Community
Science.
5. Communication: Develop briefing documents for funders. Draft communications and press
releases related to projects. Identify opportunities for publicity related to projects. Generate
content for the CC website, newsletter & for media.
6. Research & Outreach: Research potential funding sources and engage in outreach to identify
new funding opportunities and potential partners.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as non-profit management, environmental studies, or
business administration is desirable.
• 2 – 5 years of relevant experience in grant writing, project coordination, and administration in the
non-profit sector.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to write successful grant
proposals and reports to secure funding.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize jobs, be adaptable, and
maintain accurate records.
• An understanding of budgeting and grant compliance requirements.
• A passion for the mission of land trusts, and a sound understanding of the non-profit sector.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Technological proficiency.
Working Conditions:
• This position is based out of the Grant’s Woods office in Severn township which features
geothermal heating and cooling, solar power, accessibility, natural light, excellent indoor air quality,
and walking trails.
• All staff have the option of working from home up to two days per week.
• We offer flexible work hours, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for professional
development and growth.
• A valid Ontario driver’s licence and a car is required.
• Occasional travel required to visit project sites and attend meetings and events.
• Flexible work hours to attend a variety of activities, events and programs.
• Temporary housing available for those out-of-town (no pets).
We welcome applications from the Indigenous, Visible Minority, and LGBTQ2 community.
This position is suitable for someone who requires an accessible office.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to dorthea@couchconservancy.ca by Monday March
6th at 4 pm
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