JOB DESCRIPTION
Streets Alive Family Support Association

Title: Fund Development Support (F/T)
Supervisor: Director, Fund Development
General Summary:
Under the direction of the Director, Fund Development, this position is responsible for assisting with tasks relating to fund raising for Streets Alive Mission. This would include assisting with major event planning, communications, donor relations and fund development initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must have a clear desire to serve low-income people, be friendly, flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about the Christian ministry of Streets Alive Mission.
- Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to execute responsibilities effectively.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and courteously, verbally and in writing with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent people skills, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
- Be detail oriented and able to work with little supervision.
- Must enjoy meeting new people and building relationships.
- Must be competent in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and donor management databases.
- Previous work experience in an office environment essential; non-profit experience and/or fund-raising experience a definite asset.
Duties, Responsibilities & Expectations:
- Working with the Director to assist with donor stewardship by preparing thank-you letters, acknowledgements, mailers and appeals sent to donors, supporters and the public.
- Working with the Director to assist with fund raising initiatives of the Association by taking a role in the development and co-ordination of portions of special events, annual appeals and special campaigns.
- Assist with booking speaking engagements for the Director with area churches and community groups.
- Assist with church-specific communications, regular bulletins/e-mail blasts, critical needs slides for church announcements, etc.
- Assist the Director, Fund Development as well as the Director, Administration, with the preparation of month-end reporting.
- To take on any other work or projects as assigned by the Director, Fund Development, as needed.
- To show a sincere interest in the people we serve and the importance of the message we send out in the community.
- It is essential to share the vision and guidelines of the Association, to put the love of Christ in action, and a Christian commitment which is shown through regular church attendance.
Hours and Benefits:
- Hours: Average 40 hours per week, may vary seasonally. Work outside normal business hours is expected occasionally.
- Leave, Holidays, and benefits as described in the Employee Handbook.
To Apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to Pieter van Ewijk, Director of Administration and Finance, at pieter@streetsalive.ca
For more information contact Pieter van Ewijk, Director of Administration and Finance, at 403-942-5645 or email pieter@streetsalive.ca

Title: Bookkeeper
Supervisor: Director, Administration & Finance
General Summary:
This position is responsible for working with the Director, Administration & Finance and the Administrator, to ensure that the Association’s financial resources are managed with integrity and accountability through the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must have a clear desire to serve low-income people, be friendly, flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about the Christian ministry of Streets Alive Mission.
- Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and courteously, verbally and in writing with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent people skills, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
- Be detail oriented and able to work with little supervision.
- Must be competent in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Payroll Software and Donor Database management.
- At least 3 years experience in bookkeeping and strong background and work experience in payable and receivable management controls.
- Knowledge of filing individual tax returns (for clients)
Duties, Responsibilities & Expectations:
- To manage the receipt, recording and deposit to the proper bank accounts all funds received by the Association.
- To manage the preparation, recording, verification and collection of all accounts receivable of the Association.
- To manage the receipt, recording, verification and payment of all accounts payable of the Association.
- To manage the receipt, recording, verification and payment of all cash disbursements of the Association.
- To manage the receipt, recording and verification of all funds electronically received to the proper bank accounts by the Association.
- To manage the process of verifying, assigning for allocation and inputting to the general ledger all data for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, deposited funds and miscellaneous items.
- To manage the process of completing the monthly bank reconciliations, the input of the appropriate entries to the general ledger and the preparation of the monthly reports associated with month end.
- To manage the year end completion of all relative returns and reports of the Association including WCB, GST, T4s in a timely manner.
- To manage and maintain the payroll data base program; verify payroll inputs and prepare EFT payrolls for the employees of the Association.
- To participate in weekly Staff Meetings
- To take on any other work or projects as assigned by the Director, Administration, as needed.
- To show a sincere interest in the people we serve and the importance of the message we send out in the community.
- It is essential to share the vision and guidelines of the Association, to put the love of Christ in action, and a Christian commitment which is shown through regular church attendance.
- To be an example of a person under spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers and clients.
Hours and Benefits:
- Hours: Average 40 hours per week, may vary seasonally. Work outside normal business hours is expected occasionally.
- Leave, Holidays, and benefits as described in the Employee Handbook.
To Apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to Pieter van Ewijk, Director of Administration and Finance, at pieter@streetsalive.ca
For more information contact Pieter van Ewijk, Director of Administration and Finance, at 403-942-5645 or email pieter@streetsalive.ca