Specialist, Annual Giving (15-month contract)

We have a bold vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). For 75 years, we have been living our mission to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change and you can be part of that! Our team is looking for a Specialist, Annual Giving on a 15-month contract basis anywhere in Canada working 35 hours per week. We support flexible work options; with some purposeful based in-person meetings, based on your location. Please apply by May 7.

Discover. Innovate. Act

We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS from happening in the first place.

To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca.

The impact you will have:

The Specialist oversees the project management of all direct marketing campaigns, collaborating closely with key internal teams.  This role supports the implementation of acquisition and renewal strategies which directly contribute to the philanthropic revenue generation in support of MS Canada’s mission.

Key Areas of impact:

• Leads project timelines and critical paths for over 62 direct marketing campaigns.
• Leads art and copy for each project ensuring the branding standards are upheld while delivering effective and engaging campaign materials.
• Works with internal and external MS community members to execute and monitor campaign revenue generation, mobilizing work across teams to accomplish final campaign product.
• Analyzes and manages all online campaign performance, providing detailed insights and reporting.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience in production, project management or direct marketing
• Has a proven track record of strong organizational, planning, problem solving and time management skills
• Has strong computer skills including proficiency using a CRM/donor database
• Is able to work in teams or independently with minimal administrative support
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage confidently with external partners

What we offer

At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Starting salary within the range of $60,000 – $63,000
• Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage,
• Investment in your professional growth and development,
• Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends,
• Support work life balance through flexible schedules, with hybrid work arrangements

MS Canada is dedicated to upholding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our workplace. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating an environment from all backgrounds can thrive.

We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. Please indicate accommodations as required, if contacted.

All positions at MS Canada will require a background check in compliance with our Screening Measures Policy.

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we work and operate spans across the traditional territories of many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize and honor the enduring presence, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities throughout Canada's history. We acknowledge our responsibility to understand, respect, and support the diverse indigenous nations and their ongoing relationships with the land.