Employment

Position: Executive Director

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
Start Date: Nov 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

Position Overview:
The Executive Director (formerly known as Community Coordinator) will lead and manage the Revelstoke Bear Aware program. This role involves community education, program management, and outreach activities aimed at mitigating human-bear conflicts in the City of Revelstoke and surrounding areas. This is a permanent part-time position with the flexibility to work from home.

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.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Maggie Spizzirri at info@revelstokebearaware.org. Please include “Executive Director Application” in the subject line.

Revelstoke Bear Aware Society is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.