Finance and Fundraising Assistant

Finance and Fundraising Assistant Position:

The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria is seeking a Finance + Fundraising
Assistant! We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and our mission is to improve
mental health in Victoria by creating mental health-related educational material and
assisting community members as they navigate the local mental health system.
As a Finance + Fundraising Assistant, you will work closely with our Directors of
Finance and Fundraising to plan and execute our finance strategy. You will also
collaborate with our executive team.

Most tasks are performed remotely on a flexible schedule. However, we host biweekly
online meetings for our Directors/Team Leads and one additional meeting every 3
months for all our volunteers. Currently, these meetings take place over Google Meet.
On top of meetings, volunteers are expected to work remotely to complete their
assigned tasks by the given deadline, while maintaining consistent communication
over Slack and by email.

Requirements:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about mental health
• Basic knowledge of accounting/finances
• Working understanding of Google Sheets/Excel

Bonus skills and experience:
• Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Previous nonprofit/charity experience
• Previous accounting background
• Working knowledge of strategic/financial planning
• Ideal candidate is currently living in or near Victoria, BC

Required Documents:
● Resume
● 1-2 written paragraph(s) about why you are a good fit
○ Please note: We are not looking for a standard cover letter; we would
love to get a feel for who you are and what you’re passionate about!

We hope to find someone who is passionate about mental health and eager to help
the community – all are welcome to apply. We would love to work with you as long as
you are motivated and willing to learn!

To apply, please email the application documents to volunteer@mhsvictoria.org.
Please note that applications missing a written portion will not be considered. The
most eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule an online video interview.

We look forward to hearing from you