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Our organization The National Diabetes Trust is Canada''s largest charitable clothing and small household goods collection service. With more than 5,000 donation bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted, gently used clothing and household items, using them to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada. Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfill sites across Canada. As an employee on the National Diabetes Trust team, you are part of our national coverage in 2,500 communities, with 28 operations and 100 trucks. Join a team that is making a difference, raising money for life-altering charitable programs, all while helping the environment. About the Associate, Government & Strategic Partnerships Role Reporting Directly to Director, Business Development and working daily with the National Manager, Government & Strategic Partnerships, the Associate, Government & Strategic Partnerships supports the Government & Strategic Partnerships team by having a thorough understanding of municipal and provincial law and regulations, data management, and customer (government and or corporate partners) follow up and support. Highlights of this role include: Play an active role in the support of the government and corporate strategy to increase textile collections and grow revenues Work with Government & Strategic Partnerships team to maintain and build relationships with municipal and corporate partners to increase textile collections and grow revenues Research municipal and corporate sustainability trends that impact textile collection and revenue growth Understand local laws and regulations to support government strategy Preparation of bylaws and licensing documents as required Data entry into the municipal and corporate relationships database Preparation and Distribution of Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Reporting for Corporate and Government Agency Partners Help coordinate and participate with the rest of the Government & Strategic Partnerships team in representing NDT at seminars, conferences, and workshops Support the Government & Strategic Partnerships team to help resolve conflicts for NDT specific to textile diversion Provide administration support for the Government & Strategic Partnerships team Attend internal and external meetings as required Support BD Sales team when needed Additional duties as required ensuring the effective operation of the NDT Business Development function About You: Degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent relevant experience 3-5 years in Sales, Marketing, or related discipline Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Fully computer literate in Microsoft Office, most especially, word, excel and PowerPoint Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, energetic team player Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team Organized, self-disciplined, and professional in demeanor - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. We believe in the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We are committed to bringing people together in a respectful, inclusive and supportive environment, no matter their age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, or where they live. In July of 2020, we signed the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge and will hold ourselves accountable in meeting those commitments. How to Apply Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role. NDT welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise us during the recruitment process. Hiring Process Disclosure: This posting is for an existing vacancy. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. We do not use AI in the recruitment process. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. INDNDNTM