Synopsis: 

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Qualifications: 

• Understanding of and passion for MCC and its work
• Entrepreneurial with a strong business development acumen and commercial/retail experience
• Passionate about social entrepreneurship and committed to social justice
• Creative and flexible; able to work in “grey” area between the private sector and non-profit community development
• Able to empathize and collaborate with stakeholders from all sectors and backgrounds
• Able to coach, inspire, and lead a team and a network of independent enterprises
• Relevant post-secondary education such as Business Administration or Non-Profit Management
• At least three years of relevant experience in a key leadership and development role
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy, practice and promotion of "reduce, reuse, recycle" required
• Team leadership and management skills, including initiative, team player, prioritization and planning
• Ability to work in a non-hierarchal, collaborative, team environment alongside grassroots organizations
• Business plan development, marketing, merchandising and strategic planning experience
• Experience with volunteer Boards and Committees
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people within and outside the of the Manitoba Mennonite constituency; appreciative of volunteers
• Strong written/verbal communication skills required including public speaking and presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem/ conflict solving skills
• Volunteer Management experience; Volunteer Management certificate an asset
• Flexible work style; available for frequent weekend and evening work
• Availability for regular provincial travel
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s license
• Access to personal car for work purposes
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of retail/business operating systems support

Duties: 

Resource and Direct all MCCM Thrift shops and Sam’s Place Café/Bookstore (80%)

• Monitor and support Sam’s Place operations to ensure achievement of retail operations outcomes
• Collaborate with Program Director in overall achievement of Sam’s Place social enterprise outcomes
• Ensure current Memorandums of Understanding are signed and adhered to with all Thrift Shop Boards
• Ensure Thrift Shop Boards appropriately supervise (hiring, Records of Agreement, direction, support, evaluation, terminations, etc.) their thrift shop paid staff
• Set and manage annual budgets for thrift shop contributions to MCCM best practice benchmarks
• Work alongside Boards to set and implement annual and long-range plans for thrift shops in Manitoba
• Assist shops in developing business plans, marketing plans, capital improvement plans and staffing plans
• Provide board training and development opportunities to thrift shop boards
• Plan and implement quarterly managers' meetings, and bi-annual board member meetings including biblically-based reflections on MCC's mission and values
• Provide resources for shops as appropriate, such as merchandising, product safety, marketing, volunteer management, pricing and trends, group purchasing, shared service agreements, etc.
• Provide support in troubleshooting shop issues
• Work with interested groups to open new shops and identify additional opportunities
• Ensure that shops reflect MCC's Christian worldview and MCC's mission and values, in agreements, in visible materials in the shops, and in practice by staff and volunteers
• Visit all MCCM Thrift Shops at least twice per year; assess for quality control and adherence with MCC standards
• Provide resources, including guest speakers, for Thrift Shop Annual General Meetings, and volunteer appreciation events as needed
• Plan and facilitate Learning Tour and Work and Learn Tour opportunities for Thrift Shop Board Members, Staff and volunteers
• Participate in the MCC Thrift Shop Network

Project Development & Growing areas of Social Enterprise (20%)

• Support MCCM’s Affordable Housing initiative on proposal development and project management
• Develop new projects that fit within a social enterprise model in consultation with the Executive Director
• Liaise with community based organizations exploring the possibility of partnerships for new ventures
• Provide business development assistance to current MCCM programs that connect with principles of social enterprise
• Collaborate with MCCM department directors and program coordinators to develop new social enterprise initiatives
• Seek knowledge and research related to field of social enterprise

• Participate as a member of the management team including monthly Team Director’s Council meetings
• Prepare regular monitoring reports (financial, operations, etc) on social enterprise operations and assigned projects
• Prepare project proposals and business plans for MCCM and resource key partners in development of others
• Speak on behalf of MCC at volunteer dinners, churches or community functions, from a biblical basis, connecting MCC's mission, values and programs with the work done in individual shops
• Monitor budget and expenses and participate in financial planning
• Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• Attend and be actively involved in a local congregation
• Model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace and community through respectful interactions and work relationships
• Field phone calls and provide information to walk-in constituents
• Other duties as required

Location Description: 

Challenges: 

• Pilot the development of a new leadership position within the organization.
• Develop strategic plans, goals, and resources, within an aggressive sales growth environment, for the MCCM thrift shop network.
• Achieve a “dotted line” relationship with Thrift Shop Managers and Board Chairpersons thereby ensuring a close positive and collaborative working relationship with respect to hiring and evaluation of Managers and business development.
• Personal resilience and stress management in a highly collaborative and complex structure that respects autonomy of independent enterprises while providing strong, strategic leadership.
• Work collaboratively with other MCCM management members to ensure relevant programs are achieving both social enterprise and program goals.
• Develop and initiate new social enterprise projects for MCCM.