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Career Opportunities
Client Services
Writer / Research Assistant
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Full time position, starting February, 2010
Cygnus is changing the way charities interact with their donors. Help us help them change the world.
About Cygnus Applied Research, Inc.
Cygnus is an international research and consulting firm serving the not-for-profit sector. We conduct independent and client-specific research on philanthropic trends; we publish books and professional papers on donors' needs and preferences; and we present innovative training programs to fundraisers and other not-for-profit professionals. Cygnus' client list includes some of North America's most prestigious institutions and our senior staff are among the most recognized leaders in the sector.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Cygnus is seeking a creative and dynamic self-starter with superior business writing and communication skills who can play a key role in supporting and delivering our specialized research services for clients. The successful candidate will write competitive proposals for new business, draft client reports, and create compelling and imaginative marketing copy for Cygnus' website and publications. Additional responsibilities will include supporting Cygnus' independent national and international research studies on philanthropy, fundraising and not-for-profit management.
The following are essential requirements for candidates applying for this position:
- superior creative writing skills, with proven ability to write from a business perspective
- an undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in the Humanities
- three to five years of relevant work experience in business or not-for-profit marketing and/or fundraising
- proven ability to meet tight deadlines
- superior oral communication and presentation skills
The position includes some travel within Canada and the United States, requiring a valid passport.
Salary
$40,000 to $45,000, commensurate with experience.
Application Process and Deadline
To apply, please send your CV (maximum two pages) and covering letter to Jeff Dubberley, Vice President at cygnus@cygresearch.com.
Include, along with your application, a sample of written work demonstrating your business writing ability. (The sample can take the form of a newsletter, media release, proposal for services, or business report.) Your application should specifically address how you meet the required qualifications for this position.
Deadline for applications is Monday, January 25, 2010.
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