| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3991 |
| Organization | The Land Conservancy (TLC) |
| Position | Communications Volunteer |
| Location | 5150 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 2K6 |
| Impact Statement | TLC The Land Conservancy of British Columbia is a charitable, membership-based land trust working to protect British Columbia's biological diversity. We are currently seeking a Communications Volunteer to assist TLC’s communication and fundraising team to implement the organization’s comprehensive communication strategies. The primary role of the Communications Volunteer will be to prepare mailings to land trust supporters. They will offer administrative support including records management, word processing, printing, and mail preparation. |
| Description |
Duties and responsibilities: • Assisting in the creation and fulfillment of production schedules • Maintaining supplies inventory in advance of production • Pulling mailing information from TLC’s database • Sorting and organizing mailing information based on address and mailing preferences • Merging mailing information with Microsoft Word documents • Merging mailing information with label templates • Final review of documents in preparation for printing • Printing large batch labels, letters, and newsletters • Scoring/cutting materials for mailouts • Working with other volunteers to fold, stuff, and seal envelopes for mailing • Prepare mailings for Canada Post • Working with staff and volunteers to ensure publication timelines are met • Maintaining database records and files as necessary to fulfill the duties of the position |
| Training Details |
The Communication Volunteer will be trained on the tasks necessary to perform their duties, however, desired skills include: • Strong organization and time management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel) • Understanding of database software for donor record keeping (i.e., DonorPerfect) • Experience working/volunteering in an office environment • Comfort working with printer, computer, and cutting hardware |
| Working Conditions | TLC's office is located in beautiful Cordova Bay. |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Given the seasonal nature of TLC’s mailings, availability February through April and August through October is necessary. Hours are flexible within Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately 16 hours total anticipated per month. |
| Age | 1+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Communication/Public Relations, Events/Fundraising, Office Work |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Written Communication, Project Management, Time Management, Computer Skills, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.conservancy.bc.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Lisa Cross |
| Phone | 2504798053 |
| Address | 5150 Cordova Bary Road Victoria, V8Y 2K6 |