Length of Assignment: April 28, 2025 – March 29, 2026. **Start date is flexible.
Hours of work: 35 hrs/wk. Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, plus occasional evenings & weekends.
Candidates must qualify under the requirements of the Young Canada Works program.
The Brown Homestead is a historic site that is being adaptively restored as a community gathering space offering workshops, events, and tours. Settled around 1785 by a Loyalist family, it features the oldest house in the city (c. 1796) and is also the site of the Norton Cabin (c. 1817), built by Mohawk Chief Teyoninhokarawen, also known as Major John Norton. The cabin was moved to the grounds in 1997 to prevent its demolition. As stewards of this historic site steeped in agricultural tradition, we are dedicated to preserving both the built heritage structures on our grounds, and promoting the stories of everyday farm life within the Niagara community.
We are seeking a Fundraising & Outreach Coordinator with a background education in Project Management, Marketing & Communications, Public Relations, Museum Studies, History, Public History, or a relevant equivalent to undertake the development and implementation of fundraising and community outreach. Additional beneficial qualities or experience include: familiarity with charitable organizations, grant writing, experience working with donors, sponsors, and partners within an arts & culture context, and experience working with volunteers, communicating with the public, leading tour groups, and teaching and/or public speaking.
This is an 11 month contract, followed by full-time permanent employment if the candidate is successful.
Position responsibilities include:
- Building positive relationships and creating awareness within the community through consistent outreach and engagement strategies;
- Assisting with communications between The Brown Homestead and potential donors, sponsors, and partners;
- Implementing planned fundraising strategies and donor requests through appeal campaigns;
- Assisting with planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and activities, including tracking fundraising results and preparing fundraising reports;
- Conducting grant research and managing grant calendars;
- Preparing and submitting grant applications on behalf of The Brown Homestead;
- Executing public facing projects and initiatives requiring engagement with community partners and individuals by assisting with public presentations and attending networking events;
- Delivering engaging and informative tours of The Brown Homestead site;
- Participating in community outreach to ensure The Brown Homestead is effectively serving the local Niagara Region;
- Assisting with e-communications, marketing, and outreach through digital channels including promotional emails, social media, and our website;
- Planning digital content creation and distribution ideas and strategies in collaboration with communications and marketing staff; and
- Working in a collaborative team environment to ensure best practices in both fundraising and outreach work.
Position requirements include:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills as a team member and ambassador
- Enthusiasm for sharing the history and vision of The Brown Homestead with the public
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Public speaking skills
- A proven ability to produce high quality content
- Creativity, flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to change
- Experience with web-based programs and platforms such as Squarespace, Mailchimp, Canva, etc.
- Knowledge and strong interest in the settlement of Niagara and Indigenous history, as well as heritage conservation and cultural heritage theory, are beneficial.
- Experience working or volunteering at historic or built heritage sites will be considered an extremely valuable asset.
If you feel that you are a suitable candidate, please apply via email by April 18, 2025 to the Director of Research & Collections Jessica Linzel ([email protected]) with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. You can learn more about the organization by visiting our website at thebrownhomestead.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity organization committed to employment equity and to offering an environment free from discrimination, harassment and bias.
