Half-way through our planned three-year initiative, the Local Economic Development Lab is expanding to meet the demand and opportunity for systemic impact with our work. We are seeking an organized relationship-builder, storyteller, and project manager to lead our 2017/18 cohort of innovative projects, and to help us tell and share stories of impact from the lab and our community partners.

The Project Manager will:

• Assist in scoping our 2017/18 projects;
• Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of graduate student Project Coordinators;
• Manage LEDlab website, and lead digital storytelling through blogs and newsletters;
• Maintain and grow LEDlab relationships and collaborations with inner city networks;
• Support program administration; and
• Support in activating knowledge mobilization events and workshops.

The ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about advancing equity and diversity in our cities, as well as in the social innovation space
• Is comfortable working in a community setting, with a high degree of self-awareness
• Has strong consulting and customer service skills; is able to listen to the needs of others and frame opportunities around them
• Facilitates generative and impactful small group meetings
• Can manage and mentor a team of 4-5 Project Coordinators
• Is an experienced storyteller, excellent writer and editor, and creative in their approach to knowledge dissemination both online and offline
• Is comfortable working in WordPress, Campaign Monitor, and can learn new digital tools as required
• Has an understanding of social innovation labs, and design thinking methodology
• Enjoys working in independent, highly dynamic situations with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Is organized and detailed oriented
• Is thoughtful, tenacious, and has a sense of humour!

Bonus Skills Wish List:

• Social enterprise development, entrepreneurship
• Experience in the Downtown Eastside (DTES)
• Graphic design

Application Deadline: January 22, 2017
Commitment: 16-months full time
Start date: March 1, 2017 or earlier
Compensation: $50,000-55,000, plus benefits

For more information including application instructions, download the full job description.