Job Description

WORKING CONDITIONS: Some travel requirements for purchasing and meetings with community partners at various locationswithin Cambridge and surrounding areas. This position primarily involves liaising with funders, public relations, partnership building,office work and physical movement while participating in activities and events. Participation at large scale indoor or outdoorcommunity events may require prolonged standing as well as the ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for ongoing operations and administration of the organization. Supporting and facilitating Board ofDirectors, supporting and facilitating core Board committees, supervising staff, program management, agency representation,partnership and financial management.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Board and its activities - assists Board in managing and developing tasks, acting as a resource, assist board in acting in accordance to policy and bylaws;
• Manage work to ensure strategic goals are being met;
• Organizational leadership and decision-making to ensure organizational growth and development, and managing partnerships;

\xc2\xb7 Seek, identify and develop proposals for funding opportunities; report and communicate with funding partners;

• Responsible for ensuring all staff requirements are met and maintained to minimize risk;
• Staff supervision - evaluation and management and ensuring staff activities adhere to policies and procedures;
• Facility management - manage program and event space;
• Budget Development, payroll, bookkeeping, preparing for Audit and data management;
• Program and Service Management and Evaluation - monitoring and managing all programs and services in accordance with best practices and effective us of available resources;

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years senior management/supervisory experience and post-secondary education in Community Development related field i.e.: Community Development, Social Work, Business Management, Recreation Services, Volunteer Program Management;
• Demonstrated grant writing skills and experience with report writing and record keeping skills
• Knowledge of Cambridge Neighbourhoods and Community Development - an asset
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to analyze problems and to make sound decisions within policy and procedural guidelines
• Strong relationship building skills to effectively work with a variety of diverse staff, volunteers, partners and the general public
• Proficient organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively engage and utilize community resources to promote and enhance programs
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Simply Accounting is an asset. Also experience with Camp brain, an online registration system and BambooHR or other HR software.

We Invite applicants to submit a resume with cover letter to board@silverheightsneighbourhood.comDeadline Closing Date: Friday November 24th, 2023 at 5:00 PMPlease visit our website at www.silverheightsneighbourhood.comto applyOnly candidates selected for an interview will contacted.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $24.00-$26.00 per hourExpected hours: 37.5 per weekSchedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have first aid and CPR-level C with AED?
• Are you willing to get a vulnerable sector check?
• Have you or do you have grant writing skills?
• What is your availability?
• How soon can you start?
• Do you have references we can contact to verify employment?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person