Program Coordinator

Position Summary

We are seeking a visionary, passionate, systems change thinker with experience in the philanthropic sector. The Program Coordinator (PC) is able to support multiple initiatives at once thanks to their excellent project management competencies and has a strong ability to grasp a wide range of potentially new subject matter relevant to the world of environmental philanthropy. In addition, they have strong facilitation expertise that enables collaboration and coordination among EFC members. This role provides coordination support across the organization, working particularly closely with the Program Manager to support the delivery of EFC’s programming and ensuring smooth implementation of team priorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the management of current EFC funder collaboratives to ensure sound strategy, smooth operations and high impact and funder value, working closely with the PM and two part-time Program Consultants.
• Support the project management of the entire EFC team to ensure successful implementation of all technical, administrative, and logistical aspects of EFC’s annual conference including communications, pre-conference and in-conference field trips, venue arrangements, transportation, registration and attendance tracking, shipping of supplies, catering/meals, website, sponsor benefits, budget, AV support, run of show, collection of speaker info.
• Cook up virtual learning and collaboration opportunities for members, consisting of funder interest group offerings and ad hoc funder discussions, webinars, and expert briefings.
• Cook up targeted thought leadership research projects (e.g., landscape analyses, technical reports), as directed.
• Assist in preparing and distributing resources for meetings, workshops and conferences in a timely manner.
• Support the collection and synthesis of member feedback to inform and improve program initiatives, where warranted.
• Recommend new program offerings or initiatives
• Provide coordination support to the Board Program Committee (develop draft agendas, prepare meeting packages and lead some discussion items).

Education & Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience working in the environmental or philanthropic sector
• Strong project management experience in nonprofit, philanthropic and/or membership-based organizations
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrated sound leadership in program design and delivery
• Event management experience
• Strong technology proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Zoom Webinar, Slack, Dropbox, collaborative platforms and project management software (e.g., Asana)

Job Conditions

• Flexible working hours made possible by our daily time tracking system and staff availability to work extended hours during special events
• Option to work from home 4 days/week
• Comprehensive benefits plan provided after 3 months
• 4 weeks’ vacation + 3 office closure days during winter holiday period
• Performance feedback provided informally during weekly calls with ED and formally through annual performance appraisal
• Annual professional development opportunities
• Travel within Canada approximately 3-4 times per year