Managing Director, Part Time

Inspired by the NFB/SNC’s community development project Challenge for Change, C4C is an independent non-partisan charitable organization that works to create greater inclusion and prosperity in Canada through media and arts. We use the power of storytelling to create empathy, understanding and relationships required for individuals and communities to thrive. We produce and support activities to build bridges through education and engagement, content creation and distribution.    

We believe in the power of collaborations and work in partnership with foundations and philanthropists, who wish to support the charitable activities of individuals,  communities, nonprofits and social purpose organizations including Inspirit Foundation, McConnell Foundation, the Vancouver Community Foundation and The Trottier Family Foundation/La Fondation Familiale Trottier. 

Our current focus is on community journalism and educational and engagement activities for documentaries that support the public’s knowledge and appreciation of Canadian culture. To this end we are currently working with The Discourse to support a number of projects that encourage a diversity of voices in journalism including  La Converse focused on community journalism in Quebec,  IndigiNews platform in BC, and the Canadian Journalist of Colour RISE conference.  We are also collaborating  with Story Money Impact on projects to support discourse across differences through educational and engagement activities related to documentaries including Good Pitch Vancouver Virtual,  THE POD  and campaigns associated with films such as The World is Bright.

8 month contract position with possible extension, 8-10 hours/week $50/hour 

C4C is looking for a Managing Director to take it to the next level of evolution and growth. The ideal candidate will bring their skills and enthusiasm for  setting up and implementing the operational and administrative aspects of a small charitable organization.  This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader with a passion for media who enjoys being hands on, and does not wish to work full time.  

C4C  works to find innovative ways to create positive change through educational and engagement activities related to media and journalism. 

The Role 

Reporting to the board of directors, the Managing Director will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organization, which include working with our funders, non-profit partners and other stakeholders.  In  addition to overseeing the financial and administrative aspects of the current projects, the managing director will drive operational planning and budgeting, governance and  strategy development.  

The ideal candidate will have experience in all operational, administrative, financial and legal aspects of running a small charitable organization.  They will be comfortable working with a volunteer board of directors, and ideally, have experience taking an organization  through the startup or growth phase.  They will have capacity to set up and implement  knowledge management systems, communications and branding, contracting and reporting, financial planning and oversight.  They will have solutions focused approach, and value innovation and  creativity.  They will share a belief in the value of storytelling as a means of establishing a more equitable society.  

Responsibilities: 

• Finance and administration:

• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization;

• Responsible for ensuring  current granting contracts are fulfilled, deliverables met and funders are communicated with in a timely way;

• Ensure all required government reporting, audits, and insurance are up to date. 

• Board Governance: Working with the board in order to fulfil the organizations Mission

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions;

• Organize all aspects of regular board and member meetings as required;

• Work with the chair and other board members to strengthen governance structure,  processes, recruit and on-board new board members.

• Strategy: Working with the board to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs,  strategic planning, and collaboration

• Oversee current programs working with service providers to receive timely reporting and delivery ensuring that activities  remain within the boundaries of the organization's mandate;

• Working in collaboration with the board, drive the strategic planning process to create a short and mid-term vision for the organization;

• Act as the front face of the organization  and respond to inquiries and new projects, manage charitable receipts and donor relations; 

• Update the web site, messaging and communications assets to ensure consistent and clear articulation of the charities mandate, goals and activities.

• University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

• 5 or more years of experience in a senior role within a non-profit environment.

• Transparent and high integrity leadership.

• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers and donors.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Technically proficient, able to overseeing website creation and maintenance.

• Experience working with a non-profit board, well versed in governance best practices.

• Thorough understanding of the regulatory environment for charities and the required filing and reporting.

• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation analysis, decision making and reporting. 

• Comfortable with legal contracts and funding agreements. 

• A passion for the mission of C4C, ideally with knowledge or interest in documentaries and journalism.

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression, anti-racism and equity-based work.

We have made it a priority to meet with, and hire from, a diverse pool of candidates - and believe that a range of lived experiences, voices, and perspectives directly contribute to the success of our organization. C4C is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people to consider applying if their skills meet the requirements of the position. C4C will provide any requested accommodation to candidates throughout the recruitment process.

All inquiries and nominations will be kept in strict confidence. Expressions of interest will be welcomed until the position is filled.