Events and Fundraising Coordinator (NUG-26-04)

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together! 

Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: Monday February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Full-time, permanent 
• Estimated Start Date: March 2026
• Current Vacancies: 1 vacancy 
• Hourly Rate: $38.16/hr. - $44.89/hr.  (rate effective October 1, 2025)
• Hours per Week: 35 hours per week. 
• Position Location: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (Keene, Ontario). Please be advised that this location is not accessible through public transportation.
• Position Group: Non-Union Group
• Competition #: NUG-26-04

What you'll do:

• Events and Rentals: Work with museum staff to plan and stage various special events, including annual events, premium events, and fundraisers. Coordinate the work of contracted event planners and facilities bookings for various rentals. 
• Fundraising: Develop promotional materials, prepare grant applications, and implement donor engagement initiatives and fundraising campaigns to support the museum. Help promote Lang Pioneer Village Museum as a destination of choice!
• Program Coordination: Create and distribute information packages and coordinate the scheduling of the museum's paid programming and outreach opportunities. 

• Our non-negotiables: You have post secondary education in Event Management and/or Museum Management, and a valid Ontario driver's license. 
• Experience: You have 3 years of related job experience in a museum or special events setting, including leadership or supervision of volunteer experience.
• Creativity: You enjoy coming up with creative campaigns to boost engagement from the community, region, and special interest groups. You're excited at the opportunity to promote Lang Pioneer Village Museum!
• Project Management: You excel at taking innovative ideas and creating interesting and engaging events! You create a plan and follow through on each step to ensure each project is a success.
• Interpersonal Skills: You have strong people skills and are comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to: staff, volunteers, event planners, contractors, and more. 
• Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers paid time off, OMERS pension enrollment, access to an employee assistance program, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, disability coverage and life insurance. 
• Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!
• Community: You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace! 

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