Position Summary
The Regional Programs Manager – North, Prairies, & West is a key member of our Fora team. They must be deeply committed to the vision outlined in Fora’s Strategic Plan. They should be eager to play a significant role in our efforts to promote the full participation of young women and gender-marginalized youth in decision-making spaces, and to challenge the status quo. The Regional Programs Manager leads in the strategy and implementation of the exciting expansion of our Rise on Boards programs to new communities, with a special focus on expanding our reach to non-profit governance boards across the North, Prairies, and Western Canada, particularly in rural and remote communities.
The Rise on Boards and Rise on Boards+ programs work to build more equitable and inclusive boardrooms across Canada. Since 2017, Fora’s Rise on Boards program (formerly Girls on Boards) has trained and placed 170 emerging leaders from a range of backgrounds and experiences at the board table for the first time. Prior to their board appointment, Young Directors receive in-depth training in governance and leadership from expert facilitators and are supported by a board mentor and volunteer coach throughout their one-year board placement.
In response to both the demand and impact of our Rise on Boards program, Rise on Boards+ was launched as a scaled-up pilot project in 2023. Rise on Boards+ allows us to reach even more exceptional young changemakers by offering self-paced, virtual leadership and governance training, networking and mentorship opportunities, and access to a directory of non-profit boards interested in welcoming them to decision-making tables.
Crucial to the Rise on Boards programs, is ensuring that boards themselves are ready to take on Young Directors in a safe space that welcomes diverse perspectives and experiences. Rise on Boards programs work with boards to provide board equity training and resources.
The Regional Programs Manager will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining partnerships with northern, rural, and remote communities, program participants, and non-profit boards. A critical aspect of this position involves understanding and respecting the cultural sensitivities of partner organizations and communities as we work to adapt and enhance our existing program materials in collaboration with community members.
This position reports to the Director of Programs and Advocacy.
The primary responsibilities of the Regional Programs Manager – North, Prairies, & West include:
Program Management (80%)
- Lead the development and implementation of the Rise on Boards programs and Rise on Boards events, such as the annual Leadership Forum.
- Develop and facilitate training for non-profit governance boards and program participants.
- Lead monitoring, measurement, evaluation, and reporting of program performance.
- Lead program-related organizational partnerships and collaborations.
- Lead in the development and execution of program-related communications materials and recruitment campaigns.
- Serve as the main point of contact for Rise on Boards programs stakeholders in the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
- Lead the recruitment and oversight of contractors for the development of culturally sensitive and appropriate program curriculum materials.
- Lead in the facilitation of community focus groups to gather insights on how to improve our Rise on Boards programs to meet the varied needs of communities across Canada
- Provide dedicated staff support for program advisory committees.
- Set and carry out priorities and recognize emergent or urgent needs to be acted on.
- Oversee the development of a final report including recommendations for ongoing activities and oversee the development and implementation of a project wrap-up event.
Organizational Support (20%)
- Assist in preparing reports for Fora: Network for Change’s Board of Directors, Directors & CEO, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Provide insights into the overall program strategy of the organization
- Assist in writing grants for institutional donors.
- Accurately manage allocated program budgets and track expenditures.
- Provide support as part of the programs team in the planning, development, and organization of the policies and procedures of the department.
- Contribute to organizational strategic planning, annual planning, etc.
- Perform other duties as required.
Work Requirements
- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
- Must reside in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
- Ability to work remotely with a dedicated at-home office space.
- Willingness to travel throughout Canada, as required.
- Ability to work flexible hours on occasion. Lieu time off is provided for time worked outside of business hours.
Education & Certifications
- Post Secondary degree or Certificate in Community Development, International Development, Nonprofit Management, Human Services, Gender Studies (or in a relevant field) is an asset, but not essential.
- A combination of lived experience and non-academic credentials is also valued. Knowledge & Experience:
- An understanding and passion for youth advocacy and/or gender equity fields is an asset.
- Sensitivity working with women and gender-marginalized youth (ages 18-29) from a diversity of communities.
- Demonstrated experience of 3+ years in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs is required.
- Demonstrated 3+ years in budget management.
- Demonstrated ability of 3+ years in fostering sound relationships with organizational stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
- Proven experience in multitasking, prioritizing high volumes of work, and meeting deadlines.
- Strong collaborative skills, with experience working alongside diverse stakeholders, including community leaders and Elders.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to track and document progress across multiple important priorities.
- Strong operational, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation competencies.
- Experience working on or with a board of directors is an asset.
- Experience in managing and supervising direct reports.
- Strong command of English language. Working knowledge of Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, Inuvialuktun, Gwich’in, North Slavey, South Slavey, Tłı̨chǫ, Chipewyan, or Cree languages is an asset. Working knowledge of French is an asset.
Core Competencies:
- Commitment to feminist values and understanding of how intersectionality contributes to different lived experiences of various stakeholders.
- Ability to build strong relationships and interface effectively with all levels of the organization within a virtual team.
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Application: Please upload your application (resume and answers to questions) using this form: https://airtable.com/appLR1dKQntO0lBzC/shr6ykB9NH3KwvkD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M7A 0A6
Application deadline: 2024-08-11
Expected start date: 2024-09-02
