Job Description
The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is continuing to grow! For over 13 years the VACC has been the leading organization for the encouragement of cycling in Metro Vancouver. We are looking to add a Director of Programs & Development who will play an important role in a growing organization. The organization has seen its membership almost double in one year, and is the largest cycling organization in Metro Vancouver. With the increased interest and participation in cycling, the VACC is poised to reach further into the mainstream community with our education and encouragement programs.
General responsibilities:
The role of the Director of Programs & Development is to lead the delivery of all VACC programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs & Development is responsible for ensuring effective coordination across the programs and all VACC core staff and roles including Marketing, Membership, Administration, the Board of Directors, and relevant Board sub-committees.
The Director of Programs & Development manages staff/contractors, program budgets, organization assets, and all other organization program resources, to help make the best use of them and raise the organization’s effectiveness and profile. This role also has responsibility for developing the Business for Bikes program. More details can be found at http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca/b4b
Specific responsibilities:
• Coordinate the creation of program budgets with the Treasurer and Executive Director
• Manage programs to budget and timelines
• Manage contractors
— VACC Program Managers
— Volunteer Coordinator
• Identify new funding opportunities for specific programs
• Identify and implement new program initiatives within each program in coordination with Program Managers
• Develop an evaluation framework for potential new programs
• Identify and implement cross-program marketing, promotion, staffing, and cost efficiency initiatives
• Implement volunteer strategy/coordination
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities/funders/partners and other stakeholders
• Support the VACC major gifts program
• Represent the VACC’s position as required on program issues
• Build cross-organizational relationships
• Represent the VACC at events
• Oversee program development and operation
• Specific responsibility for managing the Business for Bikes program
• Other duties as required and identified by the Executive Director
Qualifications:
• Program management experience, ideally in non-profit organizations
• Organizational budget development and financial management experience
• Experience of organizational change management
• Proven fundraising ability
• Ability to develop and nurture cross-organizational relationships and partnerships
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and deliver on time
• Able to work independently and collaborate with others
• Able to delegate
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, with ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Computer skills: word-processing, spreadsheets, PDF, email
• Flexibility, interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm are key to success in this position
• Familiarity with VACC and its programs preferred
• Love of cycling for transportation preferred
Terms:
This is initially a contract position until the end of 2011, with the possibility of extension. 30 hours per week. Hourly rate: $25-30/hr, commensurate with skills and experience. VACC will provide a work mail/email address and scheduled access to shared office space. Contractor must have access to their own computer and cell phone for work purposes.
How to apply:
Please forward one document that includes a cover letter, resume and professional writing sample to erin@vacc.bc.ca Application deadline is 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 15.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
