Program Manager

Free the Childen; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Vancouver is seeking a Program Manager for WE Schools. In this role, you will manage relationships with schools, deliver educational programming, and drive engagement in social initiatives. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in fundraising or sales and holds a relevant Bachelor's degree. Skills in communication and relationship management are crucial. This position offers a unique chance to empower communities locally and globally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in fundraising or sales required.
• A self-starter with a high level of motivation.
• Proficient in using MS Office programs and experience with database management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-touch schools involved in WE Schools programming.
• Deliver workshops to educators to engage students in social issues.
• Prepare reports on portfolio status and campaign participation.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales mindset

Relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Political Science, or International Development/Relations

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Overview

WE is a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. Our vision is to shift the world from “me” to “we.” Our mission is to empower all people to change the world, locally and globally, achieving transformative outcomes for themselves and others. WE seeks a Program Manager, WE Schools to join our Western Canada office in Vancouver, British Columbia. Please apply through our website: www.we.org/careers

Responsibilities

Your Impacts: (Responsibilities)

• Educational Programming
• Relationship Management
• Manage a portfolio of high-touch schools who are actively involved in WE Schools programming and campaigns
• Serve as an advisor and liaison to schools/educators and provide them with resources and support to implement WE Charity fundraisers and awareness raisers
• Create and execute a robust communication plan that connects with each school three times a quarter, includes school visits where possible
• Deliver workshops that provide educators with the skills, knowledge and inspiration they need to positively engage their students to become socially involved in their communities
• Work with the Market Director to develop a strategy to reach new schools and prioritize engagement of existing schools and manage high-level relationships
• Whenever needed, represent WE Schools on the frontline holistically pitching WE programming to new and existing stakeholders
• Conversion
• Work with the Market Director to drive engagement and conversion among schools, educators and student leads
• Implement plans to nurture relationships with schools and educators and to retain their involvement from year-to-year, as well as deepening their fundraising capacity and involvement by 10% per year
• Retention
• Set agreed upon individual annual target goals for portfolio that accomplish commitment to the program and campaigns, attending WE Day and hosting an outreach and speaking tour
• Maintain excellent relations with our existing schools to ensure an 85% retention and reengagement minimum standard year over year.

General and Administrative

• Prepare and provide regular reports on the status of your portfolio and activities (e.g. participation rates in a specific campaign)
• Measure the impact of school actions across all programs and campaigns using both quantitative and qualitative information
• Collect profile pieces during the school year to support Marketing and Creative Services initiatives

Qualifications

What you bring: (Skills & Qualifications)

• 3+ years of professional experience or strong background in fundraising and/or sales
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Political Science, International Development/Relations or another relevant field
• A self-starter with a high level of motivation and an ability to thrive with minimal supervision
• Sales-oriented mindset, proven ability to meet targets, a customer-focused nature with built-in cultural awareness
• Detail oriented to manage a large portfolio
• Must be self-motivated, passionate, and have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient use of MS Office programs and experience with database management (preferably Salesforce)
• Strong understanding of service learning, civic engagement and international social justice issues
• Results focused with the ability to work independently to meet individual and team goals
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Additional Information

What makes us unique… Social entrepreneurs Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger co-founded WE and WE Charity (formerly Free The Children) 20 years ago and have grown it into a family of organizations, including WE Day and ME to WE. WE Charity was among the first organizations in Canada to turn philanthropy on its head by creating a legally distinct social enterprise, ME to WE. Through the social enterprise, 50% of the profits support WE Charity, while the rest is reinvested in the social enterprise.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and welcomes all interested parties to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We sincerely thank all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.