Fundraising & Partnerships Coordinator

• Term: One-year contract (with potential to extend)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible hours; some evenings/weekends for events
• Travel: Occasional travel within NB (~5 times/year)
• Compensation: $27–$33/hour (37.5 hrs/week); health benefits and professional development after 6 months
• Start Date: Flexible (Ideal March 2026)

About Us

The Gaia Project helps youth drive climate action through hands-on education in K-12 New Brunswick schools. Last year, we reached over 250 schools and thousands of students, teaching practical solutions for climate change, energy, and waste reduction.

As a New Brunswick-based charity, we offer free experiential programs that build skills and inspire meaningful action. With a bilingual team and strong provincial partnerships, we’re shaping a sustainable future - one classroom at a time.

About the Role

We are looking for a curious and motivated communicator to support our fundraising and partnership efforts. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Director to research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and help strengthen relationships with partners.

If you love writing, care about the planet, and want to learn how nonprofit fundraising really works, this role is for you. You’ll gain hands-on experience in grant writing, sponsorships, and nonprofit strategy, with coaching and mentorship to help you grow into a leadership role over time.

No two days will look the same, this is a dynamic, creative role where you work directly impacts clime education across New Brunswick.

What You Will Do

• Draft and support grant applications, sponsorship proposals, and donor updates
• Research new funding opportunities (government, foundation, and corporate)
• Coordinate sponsorship outreach for education conferences and youth events
• Prepare partnership materials, letters, and briefing notes
• Maintain tracking systems for grants, partners, and reporting deadlines
• Assist with budgets, data collection, and reporting requirements
• Help us tell our story and grow our impact through strategic, persuasive writing

You Are A Great Fit If You

• Love writing and can express ideas clearly and persuasively
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and good at following through
• Enjoy research and aren’t afraid to dive into new topics
• Are fluent in English and comfortable reading and understanding French
• Care deeply about climate action, youth, and community impact
• Connect with our core values: Inclusion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Want to grow your career in nonprofit work, communications, or fundraising

Bonus (But Not Required)

• Experience writing grant proposals or other persuasive content
• Background in fundraising, marketing, communications, or administration
• Knowledge of the nonprofit, education, or environmental sectors

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Email your application to anna-lee.vienneau@thegaiaproject.ca with the subject line Fundraising & Partnerships Coordinator Application.

Include: 

• Your resume
• A short cover letter telling us why this role excites you
• (Optional) A writing sample—anything that shows your voice and clarity

Please mention you saw this at LinkedIn.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for the best consideration

Ideal start date: March 2026, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate.

Selection Process

• Top candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person)
• Applicants not selected for an interview will not receive further communication
• Applicants interviewed but not selected will receive an email notification

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At The Gaia Project, we know climate change impacts everyone differently. We’re committed to building a team that reflects diverse experiences, perspectives, and voices.

We aim for gender equity and meaningful inclusion of equity-seeking groups, including:

• Women
• BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)
• Newcomers
• 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
• People living with disabilities
• Others historically marginalized

We value lived experience as much as formal credentials - If you’re excited about our mission, even if you don’t meet every qualification and are eager to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply.