The Communications and Development team at the Crisis Centre provides strategic and operational support in the areas of storytelling, brand recognition, print and digital engagement, fund development, donor relations, grant writing, government relations and public policy — it’s a lot!
We are a small but mighty team with a lot of passion.
Team members include
Jeffrey Preiss, Director of Development and Communications
Nick Cullen, Development Coordinator
Neda Shadbakht, Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
Sam Newbery, Communications Coordinator
Volunteer positions
VOLUNTEER STORY WRITER
(NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME)
Can you write? Can you tell a good story? Then we have a place for you on our communications team.
The Volunteer Story Writer will craft compelling stories that highlight the human impact of our work and resonate with our donors.
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
(NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME)
Can you write? Can you tell a good story? Then we have a place for you on our communications team.
Some areas that our volunteers specialize in:
- media relations
- interviewing and writing compelling stories
- market research
- social media development
- video development
Communications Assistant Job Description
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
(NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME)
Are you keen on aligning values with financial assets? Do you believe in philanthropy for change?
As a Development Assistant, you will take on a variety of fundraising-related roles and responsibilities with the ultimate goal of securing ongoing and sustainable funding for the Centre by:
- supporting outreach to current and potential funders
- keeping our donor database updated
- researching funding opportunities
- helping in the development of annual campaigns
Development Assistant Job Description
PUBLIC POLICY ASSISTANT
(NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME)
Are you keen on changing how British Columbians access crisis and mental health support? Are you a changemaker who sees opportunities where others do not? Is chatting with friends about the latest government budget something you consider “fun”? Do you know where political parties and politicians stand on issues?
As a Public Policy Assistant, you will support the Crisis Centre’s public policy and government relations initiatives.
You will:
- research, collect, analyze and report data in support of initiatives
- draft briefs and policy
- be highly organized and able to produce high-quality work within tight time constraints.
NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
All successful applicants will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check. The Centre organizes this.
