New Leaf is expanding our team! We’re currently seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the financial well-being, development and efficiency of our growing organization.
Core Values Statement
New Leaf Yoga Foundation is dedicated to cultivating a strengths-based, supportive and inclusive work environment. At its core, our work is about social justice, and we are seeking to build a team of individuals committed to increasing access to resources in communities where support is less available.
Responsibilities
- Financial Management
- Fundraising management including development of funding strategies, grant-writing, sponsorship, donor stewardship and financial reporting
- Events management including committee oversight, conceptualization and related financial planning
- Annual budget, audit and annual report management
- Organizational Development
- Vital role in strategic planning for all areas of operations including programming, fundraising, staffing and infrastructure
- Development of policies and procedures including insurance, contracts, and operational systems to improve efficiency and output
- Human Resources
- Assistance in the development of HR policies and implementation
- Supervision of committees and volunteer teams
- Assessment and development of current and new job positions aligned with organizational growth & strategic goals
The Operations Manager will report to our Executive Director.
Requirements
- Experience fundraising, financial oversight and budget development
- Prior successful grant-writing experience & events management
- Experience in a management or leadership position
- Excellent computer skills including with Word, Excel, GoogleDocs + Spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Skype
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking
- Capacity and willingness to travel within Toronto and the GTA for meetings and events as needed
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records check (in case of contact with youth)
Valued Qualities
- Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver
- Dedication to compassionate, strengths-based and transparent communication
- Thrives in a relationship-driven environment but also works effectively independently
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Commitment to social justice and the organization’s mission
- Understanding and knowledge of yoga and mindfulness & New Leaf Yoga Foundation’s mission in making these practices available to youth in under-served communities
Working Conditions
20-25 hours per week to start.
Salaried position.
Our work environment involves shared office time at New Leaf’s head office in Toronto, Ontario, combined with some remote hours after a probationary period (some conditions apply) during regular Monday-Friday business hours. Candidates must have the ability to work some non-standard (evening and weekend hours) on an as-needed basis.
Application Process
Please send an updated CV accompanied by a letter or short video telling us why you feel you’d be a great fit for this position. Email with the subject heading Operations Manager Application to: Laura Sygrove, Executive Director, at laura[at]newleafyoga.org
First round deadline to apply: August 20, 2015
Please note, only those who are requested for an interview will be contacted by August 25. Thank you in advance for your application and desire to work with us!
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