Job Opportunity - Organizational Coordinator

The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is a feminist organization which operates within a collective structure and strives to be a supportive work environment. The FGWRC requires a 20 hour/per week Organizational Coordinator for a two year term position.

The Organizational Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the administrative and governance infrastructure of Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre. This will be achieved through the provision of increased Board support, development and management. The main task of this position is to provide leadership support to the Board and committees.

Qualifications:

·        Ability to work collectively from a feminist empowerment model as well as autonomously.

·        Experience with collaborative decision making process.

·        Experience working with not for profit boards/committees an asset.

·        Excellent communication skills; oral and written.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills.

·        Experience working with volunteers.

·        Ability to relate to women from diverse backgrounds of class, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.

·        Experience in grant writing.

·        Experience in public speaking an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        To participate in and support the work of the Nominating Committee as required.

·        To participate in and support the work of the Personnel Committee as required.

·        To participate and support the work of the Community Relations Committee as required.

·        To support the coordination of Board affairs as required.

·        In consultation with Staff research funding opportunities and write grants as appropriate.

·        To participate in Staff meetings.

·        Other duties as required.

·        Evening work, flexible schedule will be required.

*See our website at www.fgwrc.ca  for the complete job description*
Salary: $15.92/per hour

Closing date for applications: Noon, September 21, 2012

Interested candidates can forward a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:

Fax: 204- 475-9127

Email: info@fgwrc.ca

Mail: Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre

          Attn: Hiring Committee

          1150A Waverley Street

          Winnipeg, Manitoba

          R3T 0P4

We thank all interested applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.