Job Description

We are currently looking for a full time Community Relations Manager (37.5 hours per week)

• Create, engage and build a team of volunteers which includes planning and implementing a training strategy for volunteers that will enhance/attract individual competencies and skills
• Implement, and preserve established standards and practices including but not limited to: supervision, scheduling and maintaining logged hours of volunteers and the development/update of a volunteer database
• Coordinate volunteer communication (newsletters, meetings)
• Plan, develop and implement of a wide range of life enrichment programs and services designed to meet citizens\xe2\x80\x99 physical, emotional, and social needs
• Establish and maintain positive relationships between St. Andrew\xe2\x80\x99s Centre and its internal and external stakeholders for positive collaboration to meet citizen programming requirements
• Plan and organize internal appreciation events in coordination with the internal/external stakeholders (ex: Resident Association)
• Prepare, update, and delegate all internal communications related to enrichment functions and special events such as; outlook calendars/schedules, posters, tickets, menus, function binder, function layouts
• Coordinate activities with the Resident Association and External Partnerships to assist them with their promotional advertising/materials and room bookings
• Coordinate and assist with the planning of special events with other departments for internal and external clients including room bookings and post event clean up as required
• Participate and maintain a liaison with applicable agencies, professional associations, and community partnerships where the position\xe2\x80\x99s involvement will further the interests of the Centre
• Support marketing and community relations programs/communications, including but not limited to monthly newsletters, trade shows, special events, and seniors\xe2\x80\x99 associations
• Research/Generate revenue through fundraising, writing grant applications/proposals, and other partnerships, organize, plan, and attend fundraising initiatives
• Manages all grant funding and adheres to the reporting requirements of the funders/grants
• Maintain St. Andrew\xe2\x80\x99s Centre\xe2\x80\x99s social media, including permissions, photography, and content writing
• Develop and maintain St. Andrew\xe2\x80\x99s Centre\xe2\x80\x99s website
• Responsible for all marketing ventures and advertising of St. Andrew\xe2\x80\x99s Centre
• Attend and take minutes for the quarterly St. Andrew\xe2\x80\x99s Centre\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Directors meetings
• Development of yearly budgets in marketing and wellness programming.
• Assist in planning and executing objectives with the required budgets to meet the strategic development of the organization
• Supervise the positions of Community Enrichment Coordinator and Housing and Quality Coordinator
• Ensure and maintain compliance with standards directed by municipal, provincial, or federal legislation and regulatory agencies such as Alberta Health Services
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Chief Operating Officer
• Degree/diploma in Business Administration, Health Administration/or College diploma in Gerontology, Recreational Therapy, Volunteer Management, or related field. Course or certificate in Change Management
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience and five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a senior leadership role such as management or program administration
• Experience working with marketing, advertising, and website design
• Two or more years of experience in volunteer programming and leadership in a non-profit or charitable organization
• Two or more years of experience with fundraising and fund development in a non-profit or charitable organization
• The ability to plan special events such as galas and other fundraising events as well as internal community programs
• Demonstrates a proven track record with revenue generation, fund development, and grant writing for charitable causes and/or nonprofit
• Demonstrates organizational, communication and strong leadership abilities
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of accounting, grant reporting and proposal writing with a knowledge of Canadian tax receipting guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff and volunteers
• Experience working with seniors
• Strong understanding of databases and compiling reports
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector, Societies Act, PIPA
• Ability to convey a vision of the strategic plan to staff, volunteers and donors
• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency with MS Office
• Enhanced customer care and client management skills combined with strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm, sympathetic manner
• Must be able to work both independently and with a group
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends on occasion

The successful candidate must complete the Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to starting in this position and the financial responsibility of the candidate. Please submit cover letter and resume to St. Andrew\xe2\x80\x99s Centre, 12720 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5M 3X3, fax (780) 452-7567. This position is open until we find a suitable candidate. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $35.62-$41.66 per hour Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T5M 3X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person