Without Jim Green, Vision Vancouver might not be able to count on another $170,000 donation from wealthy businessman John Lefebvre. But supporters shouldn't worry about the civic party's cashflow. Because it looks like Vision is preparing for a major fundraising event. The electoral association recently posted an advertisement on Craigslist looking for a coordinator who will "be responsible for all aspects of organizing an evening fundraising event. Duties include planning and managing the event, working with suppliers and the venue, producing promotional and event materials, ticket sales, and working with volunteers and other Vision Vancouver staff." Two organizers for a May fundraising drive are also being hired, as is a phonebank supervisor. The following is a complete copy of that advertisement.

Vision Vancouver is Hiring!
Reply to: fundraiser@votevision.ca
Date: 2006-04-26, 11:28AM PDT

Vision Vancouver is seeking part-time staff for May and June. We're looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to help build Vancouver's newest political party.

For more information about Vision Vancouver, please visit our website at http://www.votevision.ca.

Fundraising Event Coordinator

Vision Vancouver is seeking an event coordinator for part-time work in May and June. The coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of organizing an evening fundraising event. Duties include planning and managing the event, working with suppliers and the venue, producing promotional and event materials, ticket sales, and working with volunteers and other Vision Vancouver staff. Some training for the position will be provided by Vision Vancouver.

If your enthusiastic about politics, have strong organizational and communications skills, and are detail-oriented, we welcome your application. Fundraising event management experience preferred, but not required. The ability to speak Cantonese is also an asset.

Hours: Daytime and weeknights, 15-30 hours per week, 6 weeks
Compensation: $25/hour

Fundraising Phonebank Supervisor

Vision Vancouver is seeking a phone bank coordinator for part-time work in May. The coordinator will be in charge of training and monitoring phone bank volunteers in a fundraising drive. Full training for the position will be provided by Vision Vancouver.

If you are enthusiastic about politics, have strong organizational and communications skills, and have experience supervising volunteers or staff, we welcome your application. Telemarketing experience preferred, but not required.

Hours: Afternoons and weeknights, 20-25 hours a week, two-three weeks
Compensation: $22.50/hour

Fundraising Organizer

Vision Vancouver is seeking two fundraising organizers for part-time work in May. The organizers are responsible for coordinating and taking part in a fundraising drive. Full training for the position will be provided by Vision Vancouver.

If you are enthusiastic about politics, have strong communications skills, and like working with people, we welcome your application. Sales/fundraising experience is preferred, but not required.

Hours: Afternoons and weeknights (including Saturday afternoons), 25 hours a week, three-four weeks

Compensation: $20/hour

Application Details

Please send resume and cover letter to fundraiser@votevision.ca. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the cover letter. If you are applying for multiple positions, please send one application and indicate all of the positions for which you wish to be considered.

Applications due by 6:00PM on Thursday, May 4.

Candidates must be available for an interview May 6, 8 or 9 and to start work on Monday, May 15.