Manager, Cultural& Skill Development Programs
5 months ago
**About DEWC**
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice, and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 700 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them.
**The Opportunity**
The Manager, Cultural & Skill Development Programs is responsible to oversee, and develop the cultural, educational, recreational, and skills development programs at DEWC including all aspects of operations and human resources functions. Working in collaboration with the Management and Leadership Team she ensures safe, welcoming, low barrier, and integrated program opportunities that are in compliance with the mission and mandate of DEWC and with funding contracts. Reporting to the Director of Programs, she will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.
**About You**
- You have at least 2 years’ related experience in a management position supervising staff, preferably within a non-profit unionized environment.
- You have at least 2 years’ experience in developing cultural, recreational and skill development programs for women.
- You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
- You can promote and articulate DEWC mission, mandate, philosophy, and values.
- You have the ability to both work and support staff, within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and priorities.
- Efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.
**Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team**
**Healthcare**:Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.
**Paid time off**:3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 12 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
**For your Retirement**:Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
**Other perks**:Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.
**POSITION DETAILS**:
- Permanent, Full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule
- Excluded position: Salary - $77,250.00 to $88,838.00 based on experience.
- Application Closing Date: Until Position is Filled/ Start Date: ASAP
**_ Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply_**
**_ Additional languages spoken an asset._
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