Tenure: .6 (22.5 hr/week, one year term position with potential to renew)
About the Position:
Purpose: Working closely with the Manager of Training, the Rural Outreach Coordinator will be
responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a minimum of 10 workshops (five
online, five community‐based) in rural Manitoba within a 12 month period. These workshops are
intended for individuals working in the not‐for‐profit sector, Board members and community volunteers.
Ongoing administrative duties as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with the Manager of Training, the Rural Outreach Coordinator will:
- Conduct regional needs assessments to determine community needs
- Work with regional and community contacts to determine workshop topics, identify facilitators and coordinate all logistics (dates, facilities, catering)
- Work with existing partners to implement online workshops
- Implement an integrated communications strategy to promote workshops in relevant manner
- Monitor budget and cash flow
- Serve as a primary contact and ensure appropriate liaison with key community partners (includes handling contracts and invoices)
- Ensure that workshops are delivered on time, within budget and reflect Volunteer Manitoba’s commitment quality, accessible training
- Implement an evaluation process to determine the success of the initiative
The Rural Outreach Coordinator will also:
- Update the website
- Travel to rural workshops to conduct introductions and to troubleshoot
- Research potential funding sources
- Assist the Manager of Training with administrative duties as required
Required skills, qualifications and experience:
- University degree in a related field
- Previous experience working in the not‐for‐profit sector
- Understanding of community development in a rural context
- Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key contacts and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010
- Proficiency in Adobe Dreamweaver is an asset
- Willingness to travel and access to a car is necessary
How to apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to erik.butenschon@volunteermanitoba.ca by Friday, August 3 at 4 pm.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
Deadline:
3 Aug 2012
Website:
Region:
Location:
Volunteer Manitoba
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada