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Explore a Career with SOI

Making a Difference for Youth and the Planet

If you are passionate about youth engagement and contributing to a sustainable future, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team.

SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and action more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in the Arctic, Antarctic, and places in between, we inspire new perspectives, ideas, connections and collaborative solutions for a nature-positive world. The outcome is a global network that takes action and contributes to building healthy communities and a sustainable future for people and our planet. Here are some of the benefits to working for SOI:

Careers

Please see the following available positions. We are always keen to meet talented professionals who would like to join our team. If you wish to be considered for any future positions, please send your CV and cover letter to: tara@soifoundation.org

Team Lead Partnerships, Funders, and Donors

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Team Lead Partnerships, Funders, and Donors

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the primary duties and responsibilities of the Team Lead Partnerships, Funders, and Donors include; partnership development and management, proposal development and writing, donor management, managerial responsibilities, and more.

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Partnerships, Funders, and Donors Coordinator

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Partnerships, Funders, and Donors Coordinator

Reporting to the Team Lead Partnerships, Funders, and Donors, the primary duties and responsibilities of the Partnerships, Funders, and Donors Coordinator include; Renew and recruit scholarships and other funding, including submitting proposals, concluding agreements and invoicing, in coordination with appropriate teams; Ensure timely reporting on all scholarships and funding agreements; Liaise with existing and new funders, partners and donors and develop and maintain fruitful, collaborative relationships; Coordinate with the Expedition Team, the Finance Team, the Communications Team and any others involved in expedition management regarding their needs and the needs of funders and partners; Identifying new possible funders (for both scholarships and program/general funding) and follow up on opportunities in collaboration with the Partnerships, Funders and Donors Team Lead; Maintain and update partner files (paper & electronic) and the relationship database; Resolve any issues in a timely, proactive and partner-focused manner; Perform data querying and reporting functions to support and enhance partner, funder and donor engagement efforts.

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Looking for a Career in the Sustainable Blue Economy?

SOI’s Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) program connects youth across Canada with education, employment and funding opportunities to inspire and support them in developing successful careers in the Sustainable Blue Economy. Check out the BFP Job Board to explore opportunities available to you.

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