Manager, Community (Atlantic Canada)

MS Canada; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement plan matching

Professional growth and development

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

MS Canada is hiring a Manager, Community to drive regional engagement and advance the MS community's access to programs, information, research and connection. The role emphasizes building relationships with volunteers, donors and partners while aligning with organizational strategy and regional priorities.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, plan and execute community initiatives, and travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional community engagement and outreach to advance MS-related impact.
• Identify, cultivate and support leadership volunteers, fundraisers and donors.
• Collaborate with partners and teams to strengthen regional capacity and programs.
• Travel regionally to engage communities of varying sizes and types.

Job description

We're inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. People affected by MS are at the heart of our work and our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey. We collaborate with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, people living with MS, caregivers, and health professionals to drive progress forward and make meaningful impact. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting groundbreaking research to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community-and you can be a part of that.

Our team is looking to fill a new position of Manager, Community. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week based in Halifax or surrounding area in Nova Scotia.

Discover. Innovate. Act We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation, and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS.

To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca.

Key Areas of Impact

Supports the organization's strategy in the region and champions the region's priorities in strategy development across the organization. Broadens and deepens community engagement and outreach, including performing as a regional spokesperson and building relationships to advance impact in volunteering, fundraising, awareness, advocacy, programs and collective action. Identifies, cultivates, and supports leadership volunteers, fundraisers, donors and community champions, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to strengthen regional capacity. Steward's relationships with community organizations, corporate partners, and other constituents (including MS Healthcare and MS research centres) to create opportunities that advance the organization's mission and community impact.

Our ideal candidate

Has excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create meaningful connections within the MS community. Can turn ideas into action, planning and delivering community initiatives and events from concept through execution. Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders, valuing diverse perspectives to strengthen collaboration and collective impact. Can purposefully build and steward trusted relationships with the MS community, volunteers, partners and supporters. Is an agile thinker with a focus on planning, innovation and results, using data and insights to inform decisions and strengthen engagement strategies. Has demonstrated creative and innovative approaches in community building. Has demonstrated education and/or progressive experience in community development, nonprofit organizations or related fields. Must be willing and able to travel regionally to engage with communities of all sizes and types. Has a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Is available to work the occasional weekend and evenings.

What we offer

At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Starting salary within the range of $68,000-$72,000
• Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage
• Opportunity to secure your financial future with retirement plan matching
• Investment in your professional growth and development
• Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends
• Support work life balance through flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements