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Executive Director, Maternity Leave Term Contract

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Job brief
Join our team! This is not your average office job. Fredericton Bouldering Co-op (FBC) operates a climbing wall near downtown Fredericton. We formed in 2018 as a grassroots organization to grow the local climbing community and introduce our fantastic sport to active Frederictonians. We’ve come a long way since!

 

The Executive Director (ED) reports to and receives support from the volunteer FBC board, and supervises our Program Director and Operations staff.

 

In addition to the operational aspects of the job (listed below), the ED forges partnerships with vendors and advertisers, devises marketing strategies within a board committee, executes business development strategies, tracks the financial performance of the gym, works on special projects with our diverse and experienced Board and is a steady hand that helps to resolve complex customer and staff issues.

This contract term is expected to be approximately 18 months long; to be confirmed at a later date. We're tremendously excited to welcome a new team member, and are eager to hear how you plan to become a part of our story!

 

Responsibilities

• Liaison between staff and Board of Directors; attend regular Board meetings.

• Supervise and advise Program Director and Operations staff.

• Address and resolve complex problems such as customer and staff relations.

• Process payroll in a timely manner biweekly.

• Monthly bookkeeping document prep, cash reconciliation, business deposits and reporting.

• Regular bill, invoice and tax payments.

• Facility and equipment maintenance/hiring of service techs.

• Process Records of Employment in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with other Senior Staff in hosting special events.

• Find new opportunities with local businesses to create partnerships and outreach opportunities in the community.

• Collaborate with appropriate Board members to meet the needs of lenders.

• Collaborate with appropriate Board members to meet the needs of accountants each tax season.

• Annual reporting to various entities.

• Annual renewals such as insurance and licensing.

• Create/submit employee T4s in a timely manner annually.

• Scheduled hours working Operations (desk, etc.) duties, including at least one evening per week.

• Of course - provide exceptional customer service and aid in other facility duties as necessary.

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and patrons.

 

Requirements & Assets

• Working knowledge of basic data analysis and performance/operation metrics.

• Knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain,
  finance, payroll, customer service, etc.).

• Proficient in using spreadsheets and writing documents.

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

• Experience as a Director, ​or management experience within a sport/rec setting considered ideal.

• Entrepreneurial experience or training considered a major asset.

• BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience; MSc/MA is an asset

• Outstanding English language communication skills; French or additional language skills a strong asset.

• Standard First Aid and CPR subsidized if renewal needed.

• Recent criminal/vulnerable sector check; GNB social development check required upon hire.

• If you don’t tick every box but can show us that you have solid combined experience and are ready and willing to learn, please apply!

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time

• Combination of flexible and scheduled hours

• 3-month probationary period

• Salary approximately $47,700-$53,000 per annum based on experience

• 2 weeks paid vacation per annum

• Subsidised personal basic health insurance

• Complimentary use of facility and rental shoes

• Casual dress

• On-site parking

 

Term estimated to commence in May 2024.

 

Visit our website at www.fbcwall.com or “Like” the Fredericton Bouldering Co-op on Facebook for more information on the organization and its operations.

Resumes may be sent to fbcwall@gmail.com and MUST include a cover letter.