Job
description
Are you a
self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about
supporting youth and educators in making a difference in the world?
Founded in 1995 by
human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is an international
charity and educ
ational partner that believes in a world where all young people
are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work internationally to free
children from poverty and exploitation through a holistic and sustainable development
model called Adopt a Village. Domestically, we offer innovative programs that
educate, engage and empower youth to become agents of change.
Free The
Children
seeks an experienced candidate to fulfil the role of Director, Global Learning
Centre. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
be part of a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, helping to build
what will be its new global headquarters, and an innovative facility which will
help it to better serve young people around the world. The incumbent will work
with construction and design partners to manage all aspects of the project,
including construction, space planning, design, partner engagement, and
ultimately the move into the space. This is a contract position ending in October
2017, with possibility of extension due to project demands
The position is
based out of Free The Children’s International office in Toronto (233 Carlton
Street. There is a three (3) month probationary period, upon reaching the three
(3) month period, all staff members are offered a health plan including dental
and Employee Assistant Program.
While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the right person to
join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Design
Development
- Work
closely with external designers and Free The Children’s Executive team to
bring to life a space that will meet the organization’s vision and
strategic goals - Meet
regularly with designer on all aspects of interior planning and design,
including space planning, technology integration, interior design and
furniture selection - Review
and provide feedback on design proposals with Executive team - Work
closely with external designer to develop, forecast and track project
schedule and budget
Construction
Period:
- Join
external construction partners as Free The Children’s representative on
the construction team - Regularly
meet with partners to ensure construction is on track - Review
and provide feedback on decision points with Executive team - Work
closely with external contractors to monitor project schedule and budget,
forecasting changing budget needs - Review
and provide feedback on all drawings with Executive team - Approve
invoices and payments within the project budget
Business
Development and Partner Engagement
- Work
with Free The Children’s Executive team and key project partners to
identify and engage new potential funders/supporters of the project - Develop
a strategy to honour funders and partners within the project design - Manage
key relationships with funders and partners - Write
reports on the project for management and for funders - Communicate
with funders as outlined in funding agreements - As
required, plan partner events including official ribbon cutting ceremony
in summer 2017
Employee
Engagement
- Work
with the Executive Office to engage Free The Children’s employees
throughout the design and construction process - Lead
meetings with key Directors to ensure the space will meet the operational
needs of each department - Hold
focus groups / decision polls as appropriate to involve Free The Children
staff in the process - Regularly
provide updates to staff through internal intranet site, staff meetings
and other internal communications vehicles
Project Set
Up and Office Relocation
- Along
with project partners, the Executive team and internal facilities team,
oversee the move of Free The Children’s headquarters to the new space - Work
with designer to develop a timeline for vendors to ensure deadlines for
project finalization are met - Regularly
visit the site to ensure finished product reflects the vision, acting as
final quality control - Liaise
with key internal stakeholders to ensure needs are met and that impact on
productivity is minimized
The Key
Relationships
- Reports
to: Head, Executive Office - Works
Closely with: Co-Founders, Chief of Staff, Executive Office team
Additional duties
and responsibilities may be added or modified as required throughout the course
of employment.
Skills and
Qualifications:
Competencies:
- Demonstrated
ability to translate big picture vision and strategy into detailed project
and program plans - Strong
project management skills to coordinate and deliver initiatives in a
dynamic environment amid conflicting and changing client needs, time
constraints, strict deadlines and process changes - Experience
managing construction projects at both a macro and micro level - Experience
managing high-level/capital projects for Executives a strong asset - Demonstrated
exceptional capability of working collaboratively and effectively within a
cross functional team - Strong
people management skills, with the ability to delegate and manage projects
with the support of a variety of internal teams - Strong
negotiation and conflict resolution skills
General Skills and
Qualifications:
- University
degree and/or 5-7 years equivalent combination of experience and education
- Excellent
judgment and problem solving skills with great attention to detail - Organized
and proactive with a strong ability to multitask and remain flexible in a
dynamic environment - Excellent
relationship building skills, including the ability to work
collaboratively in a team environment - Positive,
energetic, enthusiastic with a strong work ethic - Valid G
class driver’s license is an asset
What makes
Free The Children unique…
A Top Employer for
Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate, driven,
entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This means we work hard, set high goals
and exceed them to help empower youth to change the world.
If you are inspired
by collaboration, making friendships with incredible people, unique additional
responsibilities like working on our We Days, and if your personal values align
with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
Free the Children is
an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and welcomes all
interested parties to apply. We sincerely thanks all those who apply, however
only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
How
to apply
Please apply at: http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers-job-postings/?cc=show&id=6819312
