Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Squamish, Canada SOARE Full time

Are you stoked about the Outdoors and want to use your entrepreneurial spirit to develop the Sea to Sky into a world leading region for Outdoor Recreation Technology? SOARE is seeking a **Development Manager **to work in collaboration with the Board of Directors to develop and deliver programing, services, events, and member recruitment in line with the organisation’s goals and objectives.

**About us**

The Sea to Sky Outdoor Adventure Recreation Enterprise (SOARE) is a not for profit, member-driven network dedicated to building the strength and awareness of the Sea to Sky’s Outdoor Recreation industry.

SOARE champions Outdoor Recreation gear and apparel design and development, and adventure-based media and branding. By connecting together designers, inventors, and manufacturers of rec-tech gear and performance apparel, we enable companies and businesses to thrive as a collective.

SOARE is in its infancy as an organisation, however, the goals are ambitious and the plan is to move quickly to service the many prospective members.

**Who you are**:

- You are highly organised, entrepreneurial in nature, and enjoy multitasking. You thrive in a social environment, at organising and facilitating events, and are passionate about the work you do. Supporting the growth of outdoor brands and businesses in the Sea to Sky corridor gets you excited. Your ability to manage your time allows you to get things done when needed and still have time to hit the trails to recharge.

**Important stuff**:

- This role is based in the Sea to Sky corridor (Squamish to Pemberton)
- Remote (work from home) with on site meetings as needed
- Part time 20 hours per week
- Flexible work hours with some evenings and event attendance required
- Some intermittent travel within the region may be required (a car is necessary)
- Remuneration $35 per hour, dependent on experience

**The role**:
Work with the Board of Directors to execute projects and programming as defined by the SOARE Strategic Plan (available upon request). These include
- Grow a membership of outdoor industry brands and industry stakeholders
- Lead the development of event programming and scheduling of events
- Support the development of a financially sustainable organisation
- Build strategic partnerships
- Generate interest around events, activities, and initiatives
- Build basic brand and marketing materials with consultation from external agencies
- Manage digital channels, distribution, and content
- Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organisation
- Develop a rec-tech hub for brands, individuals, and community, to gather and innovate
- Champion the shared goals and beliefs of the various industry stakeholders

**Personal Qualities**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal
- Rec-tech interests beyond the office
- Passion for the Sea to Sky region
- Integrity and accuracy
- Self starter with good time management skills
- Organised with ability to manage time and workload as needed
- Multi tasking and prioritisation

**Personal Competencies**:

- Experience in the following fields considered an asset: Sales and marketing, Product development and design - ideally in the recreation vertical, Managing stakeholder relationships, Experience and understanding of product development life cycle in manufacturing, media and or a related field, Non-profit sector development
- The following skills are considered an asset: Experience leading others
- Basic research skills (focus groups, surveying)
- Strong computer skills
- Content development
- Media relations/ public relations experience and asset
- Understanding of financial processes
- Governance experience
- Fundraising or grant writing experience
- Comfortable presenting to large groups
- Facilitation of panel group discussions
- Mentorship and guidance
- Proven track record of business / organisational development
- A current and valid driver's licence is required

**What we offer**:

- Laptop computer
- Autonomy and freedom to plan and execute projects
- Flexibility of when and where work takes place
- Opportunity to foster a professional network
- Travel allowance(s) as necessary
- Oversight and guidance from a supportive board
- Professional development opportunities

The Sea to Sky Outdoor Adventure Recreation Enterprise (SOARE) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all genders, nationalities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share any accommodation needs when applying.

The Sea to Sky Outdoor Adventure Recreation Enterprise (SOARE) acknowledges that this role and the organisation’s members reside on the unceded territories of the Squamish and Lil’wat nations.

**Disclaimer**:

- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work bei



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