Location: Fully remote

Job Type: 8-week seasonal contractOrganization: Silk Road Institute/Institut route de la soie

Silk Road Institute is a mission-driven organization committed to supporting and platforming Muslim arts and artists in Canada. We are seeking a passionate and proactive Development Officer - Fundraising to support our organization’s marketing, fundraising initiatives, and grant research/development efforts. The successful candidate must be a youth as per Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, have a valid SIN, and must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. The selected individual will be contracted to begin working on June 2nd, 2025, and conclude their contract on July 28th, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Support

  • Assist with donor outreach and stewardship activities
    

  • Support planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events (largely ones being held in Toronto, Ontario)
    

  • Help maintain donor and grant records, as well as further fundraising documentation

• Marketing & Communications Support

  • Assist in creating content for newsletters, social media, website, and press releases
    

  • Coordinate outreach campaigns and help maintain consistent messaging across platforms
    

  • Support the development of promotional materials and reports
    

• Grant Research & Development

  • Research prospective grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals, reporting to the Programs & Development Manager
    

  • Assist in writing and editing grant proposals and supporting documentation
    

  • Maintain an organized calendar of deadlines and submission requirements
    

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience in communications at an organizational level

• Strong research skills and attention to detail

• Grant writing/editing experience

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Experience with social media, email marketing tools, and/or CRM platforms a plus

• Experience with G Suite

• Interest in nonprofit work and a collaborative team spirit

• Interest in arts in Canada and/or Muslim arts

• Post-secondary degree preferred
  

Compensation: $18.75/hour, 30 hours per week

How to Apply: Please send a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to info@silkroadinstitute.ca