Position: Managing Director
Organization: Shoresh Jewish Environmental
Programs
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Organization: Shoresh Jewish Environmental
Programs
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Shoresh
Jewish Environmental Programs is seeking
Jewish Environmental Programs is seeking
to hire an Interim Managing Director
to cover a one-year maternity leave position. As a senior staff in a small
organization, Shoresh’s Managing Director will play a significant role in shaping
and determining Shoresh’s growth and sustainability. As a small, young
charitable organization, Shoresh is in the midst of a significant multi-year
effort to clarify and strengthen all of our systems and broaden our impact. We
are looking for someone to join our team who understands the issues addressed
by Shoresh’s programs and initiatives and is committed to the values espoused
by Shoresh.
Overview
and Job Summary:
and Job Summary:
The
Managing Director will work closely with Shoresh’s Executive Director and
Director of Community Outreach. The Managing Director will be responsible for
leading and managing Shoresh’s daily operations and development initiatives,
with the overarching goal to maintain organizational effectiveness and
financial sustainability. The Managing Director will also be required to manage
and supervise part time employees.
Managing Director will work closely with Shoresh’s Executive Director and
Director of Community Outreach. The Managing Director will be responsible for
leading and managing Shoresh’s daily operations and development initiatives,
with the overarching goal to maintain organizational effectiveness and
financial sustainability. The Managing Director will also be required to manage
and supervise part time employees.
Key
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Lead
Resource Development (40%)
Resource Development (40%)
The
Managing Director will direct Shoresh’s development efforts.
Managing Director will direct Shoresh’s development efforts.
- Work
with all staff to develop and execute the annual fundraising plan; - Secure
financial support from individuals; - Apply
for new grants and manage the implementation of existing grants; - Plan
fundraising events; - Cultivate
and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, including
staff, Board Members, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, partner
institutions, and funders.
Oversee
and Manage Finances (25%)
and Manage Finances (25%)
The
Managing Director will oversee and manage all of Shoresh’s financial matters.
Managing Director will oversee and manage all of Shoresh’s financial matters.
- Support
fiscal health of the organization, including budget preparation (annual
and three-year budgets), setting and following financial controls, meeting
revenue and expense targets and ensuring accurate and timely reporting; - Responsible
for general accounting, including inputting all income and expenses in
Quickbooks, preparing staff payroll, and issuing expense reimbursements; - Liaise
with staff, contractors, and others to ensure proper financial management; - Facilitate
Charitable Tax Filing with accountant and issue charitable tax receipts; - Work
closely with Board Treasurer.
Build
and Sustain Operations (25%)
and Sustain Operations (25%)
Shoresh’s
Managing Director will oversee all internal operations, ensuring that Shoresh
continues to run smoothly, that programs remain strong, and that staff and
volunteers have what they need to accomplish Shoresh’s mission.
Managing Director will oversee all internal operations, ensuring that Shoresh
continues to run smoothly, that programs remain strong, and that staff and
volunteers have what they need to accomplish Shoresh’s mission.
- Supervise
upgrading/maintaining all back-end systems related to marketing,
fundraising, and data based management; - Regularly
update volunteer and programmatic logs; - Ensure
compliance with all relevant federal, provincial and municipal laws; - Ensure
organization has strong risk management processes in place; - Develop
site health and safety protocols and implement related staff trainings; - Develop/revise
staff policies;
Additional
Roles and Responsibilities (10%)
Roles and Responsibilities (10%)
Shoresh
has a lean staff and the Managing Director may be asked to support the
organization generally, and the Executive Director specifically, in a number of
areas which may include board development, staff coordination, event planning
and marketing.
has a lean staff and the Managing Director may be asked to support the
organization generally, and the Executive Director specifically, in a number of
areas which may include board development, staff coordination, event planning
and marketing.
Schedule
and Supervision
and Supervision
This
is a full-time, 30-40 hour per week position. It requires the staff member to
work some evenings and weekends. The Managing Director will be supervised by
the Shoresh Board of Directors until the Executive Director returns from
maternity leave in August 2017.
is a full-time, 30-40 hour per week position. It requires the staff member to
work some evenings and weekends. The Managing Director will be supervised by
the Shoresh Board of Directors until the Executive Director returns from
maternity leave in August 2017.
Salary
and Benefits
and Benefits
Salary
is competitive and commensurate with experience. Compensation also includes
health care coverage and paid vacation.
is competitive and commensurate with experience. Compensation also includes
health care coverage and paid vacation.
Qualifications:
In
particular, we are seeking someone who possesses the following skill set:
particular, we are seeking someone who possesses the following skill set:
- Incredible
attention to detail; - Ability
to prioritize - Time
management skills - Organized
with track record of developing and implementing planning documents; - Management
and supervision skills are an asset - Experience
fundraising and developing relationships with new donors; - Experience
developing and managing budgets; - Strong
computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Quickbooks, e-mail, and the
capacity to quickly learn and master new systems; - Knowledge
of the charitable sector; - Strong
communication skills, particularly, strong writing skills; - Demonstrated
creativity and innovation to solve challenges that may arise in an
entrepreneurial environment; - Valid
driver’s license and access to own vehicle.
Duration:
This
is a one-year position that will begin January 09, 2017 and end February 2018.
is a one-year position that will begin January 09, 2017 and end February 2018.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Please
send your cover letter and resume to hiring shoresh.ca*
All attachments must each be labeled with the applicant’s full name. In your
cover letter, please help us understand why you’re the ideal candidate by
addressing the following questions:
send your cover letter and resume to hiring shoresh.ca*
All attachments must each be labeled with the applicant’s full name. In your
cover letter, please help us understand why you’re the ideal candidate by
addressing the following questions:
1.
What interests you most about this position?
What interests you most about this position?
2.
Based on the qualifications, why are you a strong candidate?
Based on the qualifications, why are you a strong candidate?
3.
What excites you about Shoresh’s mission?
What excites you about Shoresh’s mission?
Our
sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in this position,
however, only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. We
will accept applications until the position is filled. No recruiters please.
sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in this position,
however, only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. We
will accept applications until the position is filled. No recruiters please.
