Manager, Black Community Access Programming

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Skills for Change Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB CLASSIFICATION**:Manager, Black Community Access Programming

**PROGRAM**: Black Community Access Programming

**COMPANY**: Skills for Change

**LOCATION**: 791 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto ON

**CONTRACT TYPE**: Non-unionized

**HOURS**: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday with occasional evening and/or weekend hours)

**REPORTS TO**: Director, Programs and Services

**START DATE**: Immediately

**APPLICATION DEADLINE**: Open until filled

**GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY**:
With 40 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province-wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We offer a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, and language training together with specialized programs for skilled trades, women, and youth. We have 5 locations across the GTA and serve 16,000 clients annually.

**PROGRAM NATURE AND SCOPE**:
The Black Community Access Programming Department within Skills for Change was established to combat individual and systemic anti-Black racism by providing culturally competent programs and services to the members of the Black communities, including engaging in advocacy, community development, employment and skills development training, mental health and other supports. Since 2020, the department has grown from one program to five distinct programs, with a number of programs in development. The incumbent must have a history of demonstrated commitment to the Black community and work related to anti-Black racism, community development and / or non-profit program delivery. Experience in program development, a sound understanding of African-Canadian history and the Black Diaspora combined with lived understanding of issues, currently confronting Black Canadians.

The Manager, Black Community Access and Programming (BCAP) and is responsible for the management of new strategic program(s) in support of Black ∕African-diasporic communities, and identifies, investigates and assesses community needs, formulates creative strategies to address them through the development of significant projects and programs.

◉ Experience working with, sensitivity and knowledge in dealing with individuals from different cultural and racial backgrounds with special needs, marginalized and equity seeking groups

◉ Knowledge about Greater Toronto’s Black ∕African-diasporic communities including LGBTQ+ and the issues facing members of those communities

◉ Knowledge/understanding of and sensitivity to issues of concern to Black immigrants and refugees and Black youth in the GTA and Hamilton

◉ Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices and Anti-Black Racism frameworks

◉ Extensive experience working cooperatively with various government and community agencies providing training, settlement and employment services.

◉ Experience in budget preparation and budget management.

◉ Superior proposal writing, analytical and problem-solving skills

◉ Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with the stakeholders in equity seeking communities

◉ Demonstrated excellence in: time management, organization, planning and research skills

◉ Excellent verbal, written communication and facilitation skills

◉ Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills and positive attitude towards change

◉ Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and diverse team environment.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
◉ Manage all aspects of BCAP programs from staff leadership, budget management, funding relations, reporting, community relations, budgeting and business planning, and other duties required of the position

◉ Execute program delivery in compliance with the requirements of funding partners, per the direction of the Director of Programs and Services

◉ Leads the development and reporting on program grant proposals, marketing and operating plans and procedures, service standards, and goals for programming to expand programs and strategic initiatives under the Black Community Access Program

◉ Leads the development of entrepreneurship programs, services, and projects, assuring quality of instruction, appropriate selection and development of facilitators and administrators, contributing to Key Performance Indicators

◉ Provide business analysis and assessment of program participants' financial statements, and marketing/operational strategies and activities and provide targeted recommendations and strategic advice for business improvement.

◉ Assist with the creation, maintenance and implementation of marketing strategies and collateral including the distribution of material to appropriate internal or external offices and stakeholders. Works collaboratively with the SfC marketing team to raise awareness of BCAP programs and impact across diverse marketing channels

◉ Responsible for delivering optimal custome

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