BACKGROUND

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is a charitable organization which has been matching adults (over 18) with youth (5-16) in the Fredericton-Oromocto area since 1967 As part of the National Big Brother, Big Sister association, we match young people with trained adults who act as mentors. Mentoring is an important way to give youth experience and build lifelong skills, developing them into healthy young people better to overcome life’s adversities and to help them reach their full potential.
The Fredericton Oromocto branch has matched hundreds of “Bigs and Littles” over the years. Over the past year the team has grown with two new Mentoring Coordinators and broadened our Board of Director membership to include a wide variety of skills and backgrounds. Successful fund raising over the past couple of years has led us to a point where are excited to be looking for a dynamic, community minded leader to help us move us to the next level.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the President of BBBS, you will lead a team of three professionals (mentoring coordinators) to maximize the number of mentoring relationships between youth and adults. Working closely with the schools and community partners, your team will effectively promote BBBS to identify youth who are looking for a mentor and actively recruit and train adults looking to contribute to youth development in our communities.
Your drive to present and network at local fundraising events, employer forums and leverage your Board of Directors’ skills and strengths will be key components of your work. While you are externally focused building awareness and building relationships, you understand the importance of internal operations. You are a respected support and mentor for your team, developing your staff to their full potential. Your familiarity with financial matters will allow you to take an active role in the financial stewardship of the organization.
As a leader, you model and promote excellence, accountability, quality, creativity, transparency and empathy throughout the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, Community Development or Social Sciences and a minimum of 3 years actively leading staff and managing financial reports. (or a relative combination of experience and training)
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Experience in non-profit management is an asset.
You are a self starter who is comfortable with technology and proficient in using Microsoft Office (and other software program).

· Supporting the Board - Work with the board and committees to organize and follow up on all meetings. Act as a professional advisor to the board on all aspects of the organization’s activities. Act as liaison between staff and board, fostering positive relations and clear understanding of the respective roles and responsibilities.
· Plan and Manage Programs and Operations - Ensure implementation and effective execution of agency programs in accordance with National Standards and agency policies.
· Prepare, monitor, and be accountable for annual agency operating plan and budget, - Establish mechanisms for evaluating agency programs on a regular basis. Regularly monitor revenues and expenditures against budget and make adjustments as necessary. operations.
· Manage Human Resources Recruit and hire qualified staff and oversee and direct the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
· Oversee Communications and Marketing of the Agency Working with the Board Chair, act as the agency’s key spokesperson and representative to the community, government and media.
· Engage Community Ensure the organization builds and sustains relationships with young people, families, volunteers, donors, funders, government representatives, politicians, and other community-based agencies to help achieve the agency’s mission and goals.