This job expired on May 15, 2015
Executive Director (Community GH) Inuvik Community Greenhouse
- Date Posted April 24, 2015
- Location Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA
- Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
- Job Type Full-Time
Job Description
The Inuvik Community Greenhouse is located in a small community in the Northwest Territories. It is one of very few greenhouses located within the Arctic Circle, and strives to provide the community with an opportunity to grow local organic food during the summer months and access locally grown flowering plants to beautify our neighbourhoods.
The Executive Director, reporting to the Board, is responsible for the administration and operations of the Community Garden Society of Inuvik (CGSI) including financial administration, events coordination, promotion and marketing strategies, securing funding for CGSI initiatives through proposal writing & corporate sponsorship, and establishing community & corporate partnerships on behalf of the Society. The Executive Director will oversee the execution of all programs run by the CGSI.
Within the guidelines and directions outlined by the Society, the Executive Director will need to work with considerable independence and personal initiative. They will need to provide leadership in creating and maintaining a supportive and developmental work environment.
Benefits: Northern Allowance $14,150 for term, 6 weeks annual leave
Term: April 2015 - March 31, 2016, with possibility of extension for 2016/2017, dependent on funding
We cover travel expenses upon negotiation with the successful candidate. This is a unique opportunity to explore Canada’s Arctic and experience the diverse cultural heritage of the north. Please email your resume and questions to: info@inuvikgreenhouse.com
For full job description details, visit: http://www.inuvikgreenhouse.com/jobs
Competition closes 02 May 2015
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education preferably in the field of botany, environmental science, agriculture, or another related field. Education or equivalent experience in business and management is required.
A minimum of 3 years non-profit management experience, including financial management;
Proposal writing experience;
Previous experience working in community-based settings with a Board of Directors and volunteers;
Experience managing commercial greenhouses would be considered an asset. Compensation this position is How to apply
The Executive Director, reporting to the Board, is responsible for the administration and operations of the Community Garden Society of Inuvik (CGSI) including financial administration, events coordination, promotion and marketing strategies, securing funding for CGSI initiatives through proposal writing & corporate sponsorship, and establishing community & corporate partnerships on behalf of the Society. The Executive Director will oversee the execution of all programs run by the CGSI.
Within the guidelines and directions outlined by the Society, the Executive Director will need to work with considerable independence and personal initiative. They will need to provide leadership in creating and maintaining a supportive and developmental work environment.
Benefits: Northern Allowance $14,150 for term, 6 weeks annual leave
Term: April 2015 - March 31, 2016, with possibility of extension for 2016/2017, dependent on funding
We cover travel expenses upon negotiation with the successful candidate. This is a unique opportunity to explore Canada’s Arctic and experience the diverse cultural heritage of the north. Please email your resume and questions to: info@inuvikgreenhouse.com
For full job description details, visit: http://www.inuvikgreenhouse.com/jobs
Competition closes 02 May 2015
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education preferably in the field of botany, environmental science, agriculture, or another related field. Education or equivalent experience in business and management is required.
A minimum of 3 years non-profit management experience, including financial management;
Proposal writing experience;
Previous experience working in community-based settings with a Board of Directors and volunteers;
Experience managing commercial greenhouses would be considered an asset. Compensation this position is How to apply
This job expired on May 15, 2015
DeadlineMay 02, 2015