Fundraising Organizer
/Job Title:
Fundraising Organizer
Organization:
Eastside Arts Society
Deadline:
Jun. 7, 2026
Organization Description:
Now in its 30th year, the Eastside Arts Society (EAS) delivers the following visual and performing arts programs, striving to transform its communities through the arts:
- The Eastside Culture Crawl – an annual visual arts, crafts, and design festival in November
- Eastside Arts Festival a weeklong district-wide arts festival celebrating creativity in parks, performance venues, art galleries and studios, breweries
- Studio 101 – a free arts education program for inner-city schools
- The Eastside Arts District – establishing a permanent district for arts & culture in Vancouver.
- Workshops and curated exhibits for visual artists
- Special events and fundraisers
What’s great about this job?
- Work with a dynamic and collaborative small team in a supportive and flexible environment
- Be an integral part of planning amazing arts festivals
- Work in the heart of Vancouver’s creative community, connecting with artists and art lovers
- Make a difference in the community – feel like a part of something important for our city
What’s unique about the Eastside Arts Society?
- We have a deep commitment to the arts and artists of Vancouver’s Eastside, supporting under-represented and self-represented artists
- We are an established organization with over 30 years of delivering outstanding arts programming
- Our popular festivals and events are creative, invigorating, and inspiring
- We are always growing and planning for the future of arts in Vancouver
Work Environment:
The EAS offers a collaborative and dynamic work experience. We are a small team of 5 staff who accomplish a lot. Students can expect to be a real part of the team producing the sixth annual Eastside Arts Festival this summer and learn, hands-on, from an experienced management team.
Most work takes place in the office in Strathcona, but there are duties that may take students out of the office leading up to the festival, as well as on-site in MacLean Park over the festival weekend, July 25-26.
Website:
http://eastsideartssociety.ca/
Job Description:
Compensation: $21.40/hour
Role Dates: June 29 – August 24, 2026
Position Description:
We’re looking for a Fundraising Organizer to play an integral role in donor stewardship, sponsorship outreach, and fundraising coordination for the Eastside Arts Society. This position also contributes to event coordination and marketing tasks associated with the Eastside Arts Festival and supports the work of the Development Committee.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising & Development:
- Fundraising development for the Eastside Arts Society’s Art Raffle and Silent Auction fundraising campaigns, and its upcoming projects, the Eastside Arts Festival and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Eastside Culture Crawl
- Research and identify prospective donors, supporting outreach and engagement with donors.
- Track fundraising activity using organizational spreadsheets and project management software
- Assist with securing donations for fundraising events such as the Silent Auction in conjunction with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator.
- Support with collecting, storing, and donated goods and artwork
- Assist in creating Canada’s only contemporary art raffle Event Production Support:
- Support the development and production of Eastside Arts Society events, including fundraising events such as the Art Raffle and Silent Auction Fundraisers and the 30th Edition of the Eastside Culture Crawl
- Assist with production logistics, volunteer support, and tracking event deliverables.
- Co-ordinating with staff and leading volunteers to deliver festival and event programming
- Assist with setting up and maintaining festival and fundraising event ticketing
Marketing & Communications:
- Assist in collecting and preparing content for donor communications, newsletters, and sponsorship materials.
- Support social media and website updates, particularly around fundraising campaigns, sponsor announcements, and donor recognition.
- Assist with managing Eastside Arts festival signage and promotional material inventory.
Administrative Support:
- Assist with internal meeting coordination and documentation.
- Assist with coordinating intra-organizational events such as the Board/staff summer BBQ
- Assist in maintaining a good working office environment
Qualifications:
Skills Needed:
- Experience with donor relations, sales, customer service, or partnerships
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy in tracking information
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ease with multitasking, problem-solving, and flexibility
- Good computer skills and experience with general office software, such as Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
- Ability to effectively liaise with a variety of stakeholders and deliver excellent customer service
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently on assigned tasks
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize competing needs and deadlines.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended periods on your feet during events
Assets:
- Experience working in the arts or nonprofit sector
- Keen interest or knowledge of visual arts
- Proficient with Eventbrite or comparable ticketing platforms
- Acquainted with Click-Up or similar project management tools
- Comfortable with Mailchimp or other email marketing tools
- Class 5 Driver’s License, Serving It Right, First Aid certification
How to Apply:
Apply by Sunday, June 7th. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will begin immediately. To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to the email below: admin@eastsideartssociety.ca Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered you must be eligible for participation in the Canada Summer Jobs program.
To apply, you must be:
- Between 15 and 30 years of age.
- A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or someone who has been officially granted refugee protection in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada (which means you must have a valid Social Insurance Number
- https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
We strongly encourage applications from members of equity-deserving and marginalized communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, people of colour, members of non-dominant ethnic, religious, linguistic, and/or cultural groups, women, (im)migrants and newcomers, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ individuals. We welcome applicants to self-identify in their application if they feel comfortable doing so. EAS believes that a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission.
Remuneration:
$ 21.40/ hr
35 hours per week
