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Community Program Manager 

• Small NFP organisation allowing you to create and deliver.
• Manage and lead a team that makes a difference in the community by helping young people to succeed
• 0.5 FTE, Maylands based workplace

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative, organised and engaging individual with proven leadership and people skills to join our team in the capacity of Community Program Manager overseeing the program delivery in the Perth metropolitan region and wider operational systems and standards.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a national not-for-profit organisation that recruits and trains volunteers to provide life changing mentoring and learning support in schools.

Your Opportunity

Working in a small, dynamic national not-for-profit organisation reporting to the CEO, a highly motivated and responsible attitude coupled with strong people management, community engagement, organisational and operational system skills and an interest in supporting organisational growth, are essential.

Skills & Experience that will enable you to succeed in the role 

• Proven successful management experience in, and knowledge of, the not-for-profit environment including experience in developing and implementing community programs
• Leadership and people management skills and an ability to support staff and volunteers in multiple locations
• Experience in operations and change management, planning and training
• A great organiser who knows how to meet deadlines and operate within a budget
• Excellent communication and IT skills (written, verbal, visual) and an ability to work in a truly collaborative manner.
• Professional, energetic, optimistic, with a “can do” attitude
• Strong customer service experience and known for building effective stakeholder engagement

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Managing the day to day operational activities of the program in Perth metropolitan area
• Leading, motivating and supporting a small team to recruit and train volunteers and increase engagement with schools and local communities.
• Coordination of systems supporting the on boarding of volunteers.
• Establishing and maintaining volunteer training and development of training resources to meet industry standards
• Streamlining of processes and maximising system efficiencies to achieve service improvements
• Actively source and apply for funding opportunities to support operations in local communities, and building stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to policy formation, planning recommendations and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Applications close: 9am Monday 22/7/2019