Programs Manager: Community Growth & Impact

Neighbour to Neighbour; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

3 personal days

2 float days per year

Job summary

Neighbour to Neighbour is seeking a Manager, Programs to oversee a diverse portfolio of food, garden, and education-based programs. You will lead strategic program delivery, manage budgets, and build partnerships to expand impact in Hamilton and surrounding communities.

The role emphasizes equity, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration across staff and volunteers, with opportunities to innovate and grow organizational reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive nonprofit program leadership experience.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership, supervision, coaching, and staff development.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in defining and aligning all program tasks with strategic goals.
• Oversee planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs across sites.
• Manage day-to-day logistics including scheduling and space utilization.
• Coordinate property management at 310 Limeridge Rd. for kitchen and garden spaces.
• Foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and privacy standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team-building

Emotional intelligence

Cultural competency

Budgeting

Fundraising

Strategic thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Work, Community Development, Education, or a related discipline

Job description

Neighbour to Neighbour is seeking a Manager, Programs to oversee a diverse portfolio of food, garden, and education-based programs. You will lead strategic program delivery, manage budgets, and build partnerships to expand impact in Hamilton and surrounding communities.

The role emphasizes equity, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration across staff and volunteers, with opportunities to innovate and grow organizational reach.