Program Manager, Every Kid Can Play

**Location**:
Alberta

Remote Position with requirements to be on-site for fundraising events, in-person team meetings, etc.

**Position Title**: Program Manager, Every Kid Can Play (Maternity Leave Coverage)

**Reports To**: KidSport Alberta Executive Director

**Level/Grade**:
Full-Time

Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 for a 35-hour work week. Some evening/weekend requirements (event-based).

KidSport Alberta will give the employee time off work with pay for banked overtime at a rate of 1 hour for each overtime hour worked as part of an overtime agreement between the employer and employee.

$45,000-50,000

: 12 month contract (maternity leave coverage)

**About KidSport Alberta**:
KidSport Alberta provides grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under can participate in sports in communities across Alberta. KidSport strives to ensure that no child is left on the sidelines due to financial barriers and all are given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. This is made possible through fundraising events, grants, sponsors and individual/corporate donations.

**Position Overview**:
**Accountability**:
The Program Manager is accountable to the KidSport Alberta Executive Director.

This role also bears responsibility to the chapter volunteers across the province.

**Responsibilities**:
The Program Manager will be responsible for working with the Executive Director in the following key areas:
**1. Coordinating and Managing the Every Kid Can Play Program (EKCP)**:
a) provide support to all KidSport chapters on the EKCP program

b) help implement the EKCP marketing plan

d) coordinate with Financial Manager to ensure payments are going out to chapters for reimbursement

e) compile reports from chapters into a master report to provide back to the Government of Alberta

f) provide regular reporting to the Government of Alberta
- manage the KidSport Alberta phone line
- pulling data and creating reports when required
- Special projects around donor relationships, volunteer support, event partnerships and marketing as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Proven administrative and customer-service experience.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to perform efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

**Education & Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or a similar field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Patience with clients who speak English as a second language.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc), and database entry. Experience with Smart Simple is considered an asset.
- Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong time-management skills with shown successes of multi-tasking.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a small team environment.
- Strong contributor to a positive workplace.

**Benefits**:

- KidSport Alberta Medical and Dental Benefits Package.
- Work with a fun, diversified team who are passionate about ensuring every child has the chance to play.
- Work from home.

**Application Process**:
**Important Note**:

- KidSport Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.
- We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise us during the recruitment process.
- We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Contact Information**:
Kelly Oehlerking

KidSport Alberta

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2B 3R3

Application deadline: 2024-12-11