Location: Cowichan Station, near Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Background
The Cowichan Station Area Association (CSAA) is a grassroots community organization working to bring neighbours together to promote the historic and cultural values of the Cowichan Station area, with a mission to promote livability of the community and sustainability of the surrounding natural environment.
Since 2011 the CSAA has been working on a major project to transform our historic former school building into “The HUB at Cowichan Station,” a vibrant community centre serving the needs of the community.
The HUB has been a large accomplishment for an entirely volunteer-run organization and we are proud that it is more than halfway complete. We are now seeking to hire a staff person to help run the CSAA and oversee the HUB project.
Job description
The CSAA is seeking an engaging and resourceful individual to help support the implementation of our developing community vision. The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Leadership
Operational planning and management
HUB facility management
Financial planning and management
Volunteer coordination
Community engagement and communications
Risk Management
Human Resources planning and management
Preference will be given to the candidate who:
has minimum 5 years experience in non-profit management and/or community development and/or managing a community facility.
is willing to commit to the position for at least 1 year (with a 3 month pilot).
can demonstrate the following:
Exceptional ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds individually and in teams
Understanding of non-profit and charity governance
Experience working with volunteer Boards
Proficiency with financial management including budgeting and reporting
A commitment to continuous improvement and best practice
Strong organizational skills
A high degree of self-motivation
Creativity and an ability to problem solve
Flexibility to adapt to varying workloads and scheduling requirements
Proficiency with communications and accounting software, (e.g. Simply Accounting, Excel, Member Database, WordPress)
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Familiarity and enthusiasm for working with the community and volunteers.
Working Conditions and Compensation
The successful candidate will work an average of 20 hours per week with a salary commensurate with experience. The candidate may work part-time from home, however a portion of every week will be required on site as needed to support and monitor HUB operations. Ideally the candidate will reside within 15 minutes of The HUB to be available for meetings or trouble-shooting.
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
info@cowichanstation.org
by Sept. 11, 2015