Job Posting: Interim Development Director, School for Social Entrepreneurs 

Posting Closing Date: July 24th, 2013
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (9 months)
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience
Reporting: Chair, Steering Committee, The School for Social Entrepreneurs – Ontario
Starting: August 2013

ABOUT THE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS – ONTARIO (SSE-O)

Based on a successful model from the United Kingdom, the School for Social Entrepreneurs – Ontario (SSE-O) is an innovative educational and entrepreneurial program that provides action-based learning and skill development for entrepreneurs attempting to launch their own social venture. SSE-O programs are directed toward students from a diversity of economic, social, educational, and business backgrounds with a broad range of experience, perspective and skills. The objective of the SSE-O is to provide the skills, experience and opportunities that enable people to use their creative and entrepreneurial potential more fully for social benefit in their communities, and to contribute to a new model for prosperity in Ontario. For more information, please visit our website at www.sseontario.org  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Interim Development Director is responsible for organizational development and major fundraising initiatives.  This is a key position and may require some travel within the province, leading the overall management, development, marketing, and sustainability of the SSE-O. You have solid communication skills, superior organizational skills, extensive experience in the social innovation sector, a proven track record of senior leadership responsibilities in the social sector, and an understanding of the barriers facing social entrepreneurs. This position is a starter, a finisher, a thinker and a doer committed to connecting a diverse array of people.  

LOCATION

SSE-O offices are located at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) Regent Park. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

• Build on the success of the SSE-O model by securing major funds from a variety of sources (e.g. foundations, corporate sponsors, etc.);
• Build a welcoming and inclusive community and manage relationships with business, not-for profit, community, education and government sectors;
• Develop and steward partnerships to support the long-term sustainability of the SSE-O, including philanthropic contributions from foundations and corporate partners, and earned revenue activities;
• Provide direction and support to staff, volunteers and consultants in order to meet the SSE-O’s core objectives;
• Work closely in collaboration with SSE-O Steering Committee;• manage the organizational transitions, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic oversight;
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and systems;
• build, create, craft, analyze, produce, and implement human resources and organizational structure mapping, including relevant roles and responsibilities; 
• Manage and oversee major process and program evaluations;
• Maintain the online presence and collateral marketing materials;
• Provide thought leadership on social entrepreneurship through occasional speaking engagements, presentations and blogs; and
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience

• Proven senior and strategic leadership experience in community development, economic development, or social entrepreneurship;
• Successful track record of direct fundraising expertise and experience in the Canadian charitable sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of and direct experience in performing organizational development and growth within non-profit and/or charitable organizations.

Skills

• Excellent relationship building and communication skills;
• Excellent fundraising skills;
• Excellent writing and research skills;
• Budget  and project management skills;
• Planning and evaluation skills;
• Marketing skills, including handling the media and PR;
• A demonstrable ability to foster effective teamwork and co-ordinated pursuit of a goal;
• An ability to develop effective partnerships and connect with people and networks at all levels in business, the public sector and organizations in the community sector; and
• Negotiation skills (including financial arrangements).

Attributes

• Creative and entrepreneurial self-starter;
• A dedicated, goal oriented finisher;
• Motivated and a capacity to learn;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; 
• Ability to multitask; and
• A passion for social justice and economic inclusion.

TERMS

This is a temporary full-time position with work on some evenings and weekends. 

TO APPLY

If you have a passion for social entrepreneurship, experience that matches the responsibilities and qualifications, and are ready to work as a part of a dynamic team, please submit your cover letter and resume by Wednesday, July 24th at 5 pm via email to aspence@marsdd.com and reference Interim Development Director, SSE-O in the subject line. Address correspondence to: 

Adam Spence, Chair
School for Social Entrepreneurs – Ontario
585 Dundas Street East, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M5A 2B7

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.