Organization: 8-80 Cities http://www.8-80cities.org
Location: Our beautiful office space located at 192 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON.
Application Deadline: March 29th, 2015
Start Date: TBD
Salary: $43,000.00–$50,000.00, based on experience
Job Summary:
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Project Manager to
support our various projects and initiatives. Under the supervision of
the Executive Director the Project Manager will have the opportunity
to lead exciting community-based urban projects, develop innovative
community engagement activities, produce influential reports, interact
with high-level decision makers and contribute to the creation of
healthier and more people friendly communities.
About Us:
8-80 Cities is a Canadian-based non-profit organization with an
international outlook. Our goal is to contribute to the creation of
vibrant cities and healthy communities, where residents live happier
and enjoy great public places. We promote walking and bicycling as
activities and urban parks, trails and public spaces as a means to
creating more liveable cities. These activities and public spaces
improve our environment, advance economic development, boost and
complement our transportation systems, make better recreation for all,
and enhance our personal and public health.
To learn more about our organization and the work that we do please
visit our website http://www.8-80cities.org
Skills/Qualifications:
Required:
• 3 or more years’ experience in relevant private or public sector
roles or fields (Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Transportation
Engineering, Urban Planning, Community Development, Public Health or
related field.)
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral).
• Competence in InDesign
• Project management experience
• Community engagement experience
• Detail oriented, organized, and conscientious
• Self-directed, reliable, and responsible
• Diplomatic nature, can handle simple conflict situations with sensitivity
• Creative and collaborative
• Willingness to travel
• Most importantly, a passion for creating more liveable,
people-oriented cities!
Assets:
• Experience with client relations and sales
• Experience with budget management
• Experience with event management
• Experience writing blog posts or contributing to social media and
online platforms
• Experience with grant writing or RFPs
Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Lead the implementation of a community-based urban projects
• Conduct community-based research and develop creative community
engagement tools and strategies.
• Oversee project budgets
• Manage a small team of staff, volunteers and/or project partners.
• Develop strategic approaches for acquiring new clients or funding
relationships
• Lead partners and clients through a wide range of complex political,
and logistical problems
• Develop graphics, illustrations, digital presentations, reports, and
other presentation materials
• Manage project reporting and provide updates to colleagues.
• Liaise with a diversity of project partners including municipal
decision makers and staff, local community and advocacy groups, public
health officials, local business community members, schools and school
boards, and any other interested stakeholder groups.
• Manage the implementation of capacity building events and activities.
• Public speaking and facilitation will be required.
• Travel will be required.
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Camila Uriona
Admin. & Communications Manager
curiona@8-80cities.org
