Manager, Community Impact and Events ~ Closed
The Gibsons Community Building Society
The Gibsons Public Market & Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre
A Vibrant Hub of Coastal Life
Are you a passionate non-profit leader ready to find new and innovative ways to increase community impact? Are you seasoned at managing programs, events, communication, and marketing? Our client, the Gibsons Community Building Society is pleased to announce they are looking for their next Manager, Community Impact and Events.
If you are interested in being part of building our vibrant community, read on for details.
The Gibsons Community Building Society
The Gibsons Community Building Society (GCBS) is a not-for-profit society that operates the Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. Gibsons Public Market is a destination for Sunshine Coast residents and visitors where all are welcome to convene and learn, enjoy local food, fresh produce, art and entertainment. The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre is a 30-tank “collect-and-release” aquarium which is home to more than 200 creatures representing 70 species, all collected from the pristine waters of Howe Sound and Sechelt Inlet. The GCBS believes in connecting people to foster a healthier, more social, and caring community. They inspire sustainable behaviour for the health of our ocean and planet and they create opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs to foster community economic development. Please visit www.gibsonspublicmarket.com and www.gibsonsmarine-ed.org for more information.
What Will the Manager, Community Impact and Events Undertake?
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Manager, Community Impact and Events (MCIE) is responsible for the successful development, evaluation and improvement of the Society’s programs and service delivery. The MCIE is accountable for the implementation and promotion of initiatives and activities in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the society. The vision of the organization is to be a vibrant hub of Coastal life. The MCIE manages community use of GCBS’ community gathering spaces and rental spaces and oversees the development and implementation of communications and marketing strategies and materials, as well as management activities including staffing and related policies and procedures. The MCIE also supports the ED to identify and negotiate partnership and sponsorship opportunities with internal and external communities. Overseeing two team members, this role is integral to the Society in meeting its goals and objectives.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Manager, Community Impact and Events Possess?
This is a busy, challenging, and engaging opportunity for an experienced manager who is committed to providing services to the Sunshine Coast community. As the ideal candidate you bring strong written and oral communication skills with outstanding interpersonal, business, and political acumen. You have a proven track record of working with programming, communications, event coordination, and marketing. You have a strong interest in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with partners and the community at large.
You have a Bachelors degree in Arts and Social Science or a relevant program area with over five years of progressive leadership experience in a non-profit or community social services organization. You have experience in program development, evaluation and administration; communications and marketing; community engagement, and event planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
How Can I Apply?
The Society offers a value driven and fun work environment, the opportunity to make an impact alongside a dedicated and professional team, and the chance to make this role your own. Please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction and your salary requirements, to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca before July 8, 2021. We respond to all queries and applicants.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
