Program Manager

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Employment Opportunity / Kids Now Canada – Alberta
Learn about our work online, visit: http://kidsnowcanada.org  
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" j) R( x  \1 @# rPosition: Program Manager / Location: Edmonton / Compensation: competitive / Closing Date: remains open until a suitable candidate is found.
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8 u5 e# A7 G3 r) ~% A8 BAre you looking to work part-time while making the world a better place for youth? Are you seeking a role that is flexible and offers the ability to work from your home? Are you organized, personable with a good business sense, passionate & energetic about coaching youth? Then a kids.now Program Manager is the position for you! We're a 12-week after-school educational leadership program delivered at no charge to grade seven/eight students. We mentor kids on the verge of high school and adolescence to give them the tools to make the right choices for a healthy, satisfying and productive life.

. L0 |& L; \1 X% e4 @We have already reached 7,000 kids & need your help to reach more as we continue to grow. The Program Manager is responsible for the recruitment, screening/training of qualified Volunteer Coaches & for building relationships with schools in various areas of Alberta. He/she will maintain up-to-date info. in our dBase and takes initiative in recommending refinements to it which will increase efficiency and customer service.
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. D( w" m+ ]* f8 f* G) yResponsibilities: manage the recruitment, screening/training of program volunteers and screeners (job descriptions will be provided); develop & manage relationships with schools and school contacts to initiate & continue programs; develop/manage school contacts and the relationships with our volunteer coaches; maintain contact dBase; coordinate Volunteer appreciation events.

Essential Requirements: knowledge/appreciation of the volunteer community; computer literacy skills and ability to operate MS Word/Outlook; ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis in a not-for-profit team environment; superb customer service skills is an asset. Location/Travel: candidate will work from own home-office, with the need for limited travel.
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; d9 |/ J6 H/ v1 ZTO APPLY – Submit your CV/cover letter in confidence to:
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" F# b" O' e% ^9 f. E) n( c& wSandy Jacobson
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PS. Please include the following job number, “PM-Edmonton”, with your CV and in your email header. All enquiries/applications will be held in strict confidence. Only those candidates qualifying for an interview will be contacted. If you're not interested, but know someone who is, please let them know of this opportunity.