CharityVillage

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time with possibility to lead to full-time based on grant funding
Hours: 1,200 hours annually (approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling)
Compensation: $25-30/hour
Location: Work from home, Revelstoke, BC. Must reside in Revelstoke as local outreach is required.
Start Date: Nov 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Outreach: Develop and implement community education programs, including door-to-door campaigns, media releases, school visits, workshops, events, and participation in local events such as attending the Saturday Farmers Markets during the summer/fall.
• Program Management: Oversee the Gleaning Coordinator, coordinate with local agencies, and manage the RBAS social media platforms.
• Event Management: Manage and grow RBAS yearly events: the Burger Challenge and Bear Awareness Day and the Kokanee Fish Fest in partnership with WildSight.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to support various RBAS initiatives.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with municipal and regional authorities, including the City of Revelstoke, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, BC Conservation Officers, and other relevant agencies.
• Reporting and Administration: Prepare regular reports for the Board of Directors, manage the society’s budget, and ensure compliance with provincial regulations.
• Equipment Management: Maintain and store RBAS equipment, including a farmer’s market booth.
• Grant Writing and Fundraising: Identify and apply for funding opportunities to support RBAS activities.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education, or equivalent experience and skills.
• Proven experience in program management, community outreach, or a related field.
• ​​Strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with a track record of achieving organizational goals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience with fund development, including grant writing and donor management.
• Knowledge of wildlife management, particularly bear behaviour, is an asset.
• Proficiency with digital platforms, including social media, is an asset.
• Knowledge of nonprofit management and working with a board, is an asset.
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Work Environment and Benefits:

• Flexible hours, with peak activity during summer and fall.
• Work from home, with the requirement to have your own office space and storage for RBAS equipment (equipment storage can be found if required).
• Provided with a company phone and e-bike for work-related activities.