We are seeking a term Community Involvement Manager to join our team. In this role, the successful candidate will work primarily with the Youth United program which engages youth up to the age of 24 to become involved in United Way’s work in the community. S/he will support activities that provide opportunities for young people to gain leadership skills, build their knowledge, and continually challenge themselves with the new opportunities.
Specifically, the Community Involvement manager will:
- Oversee all aspects of Youth United program development, implementation and evaluation with respect to:
- Youth United grant program
- Student Community Service Awards
- Youth United Conference
- United Way Youth Leaders in Action Scholarship
- Other programs and initiatives as they arise
- Assist the Community Investment team with other duties
You possess energy and enthusiasm, an ability to think broadly and address details, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to strengthening our city. You also have:
- A relevant post-secondary degree and/or two to four years of experience in a non-profit environment, ideally in a leadership role within a youth-focused organization
- Experience working with youth volunteers
- Excellent organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to take initative and demonstrate imagination and resourcefulness
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to collaborate closely with other staff and volunteers
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- A criminal record check and a Provincial child abuse registry check conducted within the last year
Please forward your résumé and cover letter (indicating where you saw the job posting) by Thursday, October 2, 2014 to:
Cindy Stephenson, Director, Organizational Development
United Way of Winnipeg
580 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1C7
Fax: 204-453-6198 Email: Careers@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca
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