Organization: LEAF
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Residential Planting Programs Manager – Seven month contract (maternity leave)
LEAF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and
enhancement of the urban forest. Our community
-based programs seek to engage
residents as active urban forest stewards through accessible, on-the-ground
programs. We are currently seeking an experienced manager to oversee our
Residential Planting Programs. This seven-month contract will cover a maternity
leave. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational and
inter-personal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, excellent writing
skills and a demonstrated passion for the urban forest.
The lists below outline the major tasks; however additional tasks may be
assigned as needed.
Program and partnership development (35%)
• Undertake strategic planning for the program
• Write reports for funding partners
• Meet with funding partners to share program results
• Provide research and writing support for funding proposals
• Develop partnerships with other organizations/groups
• Develop new business opportunities
• Create and implement yearly marketing and promotional plan
• Participate in organizational development (strategic planning, program
development)
Operations Management (55%)
• Ensure all deliverables are met
• Create and implement a yearly operational plan for all activities
• Manage all field and office operations
• Cost/benefit analysis of program activities
• Hire, supervise and evaluate staff
• Provide regular support/guidance and ensure productivity of staff
• Ensure highest quality of customer service
• Devise and supervise systems for data collection and research
• Ensure accuracy of client database, invoicing, inventory, etc.
• Request office volunteers and provide training and supervision as needed
• Coordinate and manage program-related interns, consultants and contractors
• Oversee all office administration
• Ensure adequate safety procedures are in place and followed
• Supervise underground locates process
• Oversee content for all educational and promotional materials
• Monitor and update website content
• Monitor and evaluate program success
• Update procedural manuals as needed
Education and Outreach (10%)
• Develop and implement marketing plans
• Promote programs at events as needed
• Speak at workshops, talks and events as needed
Qualifications
• University degree in urban forestry, non-profit management, environmental
studies or related field
• Minimum four years experience working in the non-profit sector in leadership
positions
• Deep knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to urban forest issues
• Experience hiring and managing staff in a team environment
• Ability to determine priorities, adhere to deadlines and multi-task
• Attention to detail and superior organization skills
• Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in relationship
management
• Superior communication skills including presenting to groups
• Excellent writing skills and experience writing project proposals, reports,
articles and blogs
• Creative problem solving skills
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and drive to succeed
• Experience in public outreach/education and creative ideas for marketing
community-based programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access is required
Full time position (35-40 hrs/week). Compensation commensurate with experience.
Reports to the Program Manager.
Please send resume and cover letter by Sunday, January 24 at 5:00PM to: Melissa
Williams, Program Manager, melissa[at]yourleaf.org. Applications will be considered as they are
received. No phone calls or in-person visits please.
LEAF is an equal opportunity employer. We regret that only those applicants
selected for an interview will be contacted.