The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba (CNCM) is a charitable organization which provides funding and support to school and community-based breakfast, snack and lunch programs for Manitoba children.

Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, CNCM’s Executive Director will:

• Provide leadership and support to facilitate the planning and decision-making of the Board of Directors in pursuit of the organization’s mission and  the strategic priorities and goals established by the Board;
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the organization’s  finances including budget development, monitoring of financial operations and reporting to the Board and funders as required;
• Guide a team of professionals responsible for the provision of support and mentorship to staff and volunteers in funded programs;
• Implement and maintain effective data collection mechanisms for tracking, evaluating and reporting of program progress;
• Liaise with and report to all major funding partners in accordance with the terms of established partnership agreements;
• Build and maintain effective relationships with schools and school boards throughout Manitoba to address nutrition program issues in schools;
• Identify and make recommendations to the Board of Directors with regard to new program funding needs, opportunities and associated resources;
• Represent and act as spokesperson for CNCM’s with funders, partners and in the media.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, the social sciences or a related field
• Demonstrated success in organizational leadership, project management and financial management
• Proven experience and working knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, including commitment to the issues of food security and social justice
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with volunteers, staff and community partners and funders
• Demonstrated computer literacy including document development, database management, financial spreadsheet maintenance
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

This is a permanent full–time position which requires regular travel throughout the province. Salary and benefits are commensurate with Manitoba’s not-for-profit sector.

Application deadline is May 8, 2015. Applications may be submitted to:

Executive Director Search
Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba
721 South Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3T 0C2
info at childnutritioncouncil.com

Detailed information about CNCM and its activities is available at /en/page/broken-link?old_url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.childnutritioncouncil.com