Employment Opportunity: Co-Executive Director

The WRENCH is a non-profit organization that strives to make bikes and knowledge of bicycle repair and
maintenance accessible to the public by:

• Providing programming, education and resources for community members, groups and organizations
• Supporting and promoting bicycle use within the city
• Supporting new and existing community bike shops

Through collaboration with community groups, schools, municipal representatives and individuals, The
WRENCH:

• Provides access to cycling programming for youth groups, community organizations, agencies and schools
• Supports and increases the number and skill level of school and community mechanics and volunteers
• Empowers youth and other community members through mentorship, training, building confidence and self-esteem
• Reduces waste by refurbishing and recycling bicycles and bicycle parts

The WRENCH is seeking a Co-Executive Director to provide organizational leadership and financial planning and management of The WRENCH.

Job Description

Leadership

• Participate with the Board and co-ED to guide the continued growth of the organization.
• Identify, assess and inform the Board of internal and external issues that affect the organization.
• Foster effective team-work between the Board and the Executive Director, and between the Executive Director and other employees.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization, subject to the Board’s direction.
• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile.

Financial planning and management

• Work with staff and Board to prepare a comprehensive budget.
• Coordinate all aspects of fundraising, including developing foundation proposals, securing donations and sponsorship, fundraising events, and donor recognition.
• Ensure that standard bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed.
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
• Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of the organization, including a monthly financial report.

Operational and program management

• Develop operational plans that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programs and services.
• Ensure that the organization’s operation meets the expectations of the Board, funders and clients.
• Oversee the operation of the organization.
• Review existing policies and procedures and recommend changes.
• Support the Board by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials.
• Deliver a monthly report to the Board, giving the status of each area of responsibility.
• Determine staffing requirements for the organization.
• Maintain a positive, healthy and safe work environment.
• Implement/Maintain a performance management process for all staff, which includes an annual performance review.

Community relations and advocacy

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them engaged.
• Establish/Maintain good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, schools, youth groups, cycling groups, funders and other organizations to help achieve organizational goals.
• Act as media liaison for organization and arrange media & promotion for community events

Qualifications

• Ability to self-direct, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict management skills
• Experience working with non-profit/community organizations and boards
• Project management from conceptual design to final assessment
• Experience in fundraising and grant writing
• Familiarity with community bike shops and other local cycling organizations
• Awareness and sensitivity to issues of marginalization (sexism, racism, classism) and cultural diversity
• Familiarity with social enterprise funding
• Experience working with youth, Aboriginal and newcomer communities
• Experience building consensus within and between organizations

The successful candidate will be required to complete a child abuse registry check and criminal record check.

Application deadline: Friday, August 11, 2017
Annual Salary: $45,000 to $50,000, with benefits package
Start Date: ASAP

Please submit resume and cover letter to The WRENCH Hiring Committee to: info at thewrench.ca