Support pancreatic cancer advocacy by organizing impactful events that drive awareness, engagement, and support for patient care and outreach.
If you have a talent for creating meaningful experiences, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to driving real change, this role is for you.
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Volunteer, Remote (with opportunities for local events)
We are looking for an Event Coordinator to join Team Heather and help bring our mission to life through events that educate, inspire, and mobilize public support. In this role, you will be instrumental in planning and executing events, collaborating with our team, and ensuring every event reflects the values and urgency of our work. By fostering community engagement, your efforts will help bring life-saving resources and awareness to pancreatic cancer patients and their families across Canada.
Why Join Us?
Our approach is clear: we’re here to act, not wait. Team Heather was born from Heather’s journey through Canada’s healthcare system, which exposed its flaws and inequities—particularly in smaller provinces. We go beyond organizing events for the sake of awareness; we create moments that inspire action, build community, and drive accountability. As our Event Coordinator, you’ll play an integral role in bringing people together to support real, lasting change that Canadians with pancreatic cancer urgently deserve.
Responsibilities
🔍 Plan and Execute Events: Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual events, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and managing participant communications.
🤝 Collaborate on Event Strategies: Work closely with leadership and other volunteers to align events with our advocacy and fundraising goals.
📣 Promote Engagement: Partner with our communications team to promote events across social media, newsletters, and other channels to maximize participation.
📅 Manage Event Timelines: Keep an organized calendar of event deadlines, ensuring all aspects run smoothly from start to finish.
📈 Evaluate Success: Track key metrics and gather feedback post-event to assess impact and improve future initiatives.
Qualifications
🎉 Event Planning Experience: Proven ability to coordinate or manage events (volunteer or professional), with a track record of successfully executed initiatives.
🗂️ Strong Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.
🗣️ Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders and teams.
💡 Creativity and Initiative: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a creative flair for planning meaningful and engaging events.
💜 Commitment to the Mission: Passion for advancing pancreatic cancer advocacy and creating events that inspire action and support.
Company Description
The Heather Cutler Foundation is a non-profit organization redefining pancreatic cancer advocacy across Canada.
Founded in memory of Heather Cutler, a registered nurse, our foundation is here to confront the healthcare gaps, stand by patients, and drive real change—especially for those in underserved regions.
We’re sounding the alarm on barriers that keep Canada’s survival rates stagnant and, more urgently, compromise the outcomes of Canadians in smaller provinces.
From promoting the life-saving potential of molecular profiling to pushing for clinical trials beyond Canada’s urban hubs, we are fighting for a future where every Canadian has access to the most advanced treatments, the chance to join a clinical trial no matter their postal code, and a transparent, accountable drug approval process.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations, Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy, Healthcare Support
Keywords
Event Coordinator Volunteer, Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy, Non-Profit Event Planning, The Heather Cutler Foundation, Volunteer Opportunity Canada
Employment Type
Volunteer