Development Assistant

Employment Type: 0.4 FTE
Start Date: August 23, 2024
Salary Range: $25.92 – $29.41 (dependent on education/certificate and experience) 

Unity Christian School, located in the picturesque city of Chilliwack, British Columbia, is seeking a Development Assistant (0.4 FTE) for the 2024/25 school year.

About Unity Christian School

Unity Christian School is a vibrant Pre-K – 12 Christ-centered learning community serving over 600 students and 275 families in the Eastern Fraser Valley.  The mission of Unity Christian School is to “nurture our students’ God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world.”

Unity Christian School has been one of the fastest-growing schools in the SCSBC community. Supported by the population growth in the Eastern Fraser Valley, Unity Christian has grown from 270 students in 2013 to over 600 students and 100 staff members in 2023. Driven by its vision, Unity Christian is committed to serving every Christian family that desires Christian education.

The Development Assistant works under the supervision of the Director of Development and provides administrative support in the admissions process and development initiatives.

Development Assistant Job Description

Skills

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Proficiency in Google platform (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Canva, and donor database software (e.g., Keela)

Education

• Preference for candidates with a college or university degree/diploma with an emphasis on communications, administration, and/or public relations.

Experience

• Previous experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience initiating, cultivating and managing relationships

Each candidate must be:

• a committed Christian
• dedicated to Christian education

Each application should include:

• a current cover letter and resume (including at least 3 professional references, with phone numbers and emails)
• a statement of faith – see attached form (download as a Word document)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Interested? Have questions about this important position? Please contact Matt Van Muyen via email and/or phone.

Email your application to careers@unitychristian.ca

Unity Christian School
Matt Van Muyen
System Principal