New Leaf Yoga Foundation Operations Manager Part Time in Toronto, ON

Overview

New Leaf Yoga Foundation

Branch Toronto ON CA

Position:
Operations Manager
Location:
Toronto, ON

At its core, our work is about social justice, and we are seeking to build a team of individuals committed to increasing access to resources in communities…

New Leaf Yoga Foundation is a charitable organization making yoga and mindfulness practices accessible to youth in some of the least-serviced environments in Canada.

We’re currently seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the financial well-being, development and efficiency of our growing organization.

Core Values Statement

New Leaf Yoga Foundation is dedicated to cultivating a strengths-based, supportive and inclusive work environment. At its core, our work is about social justice, and we are seeking to build a team of individuals committed to increasing access to resources in communities where support is less available.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

Fundraising management including development of funding strategies, grant-writing, sponsorship, donor stewardship and financial reporting

Events management including committee oversight, conceptualization and related financial planning

Annual budget, audit and annual report management

Organizational Development

Vital role in strategic planning for all areas of operations including programming, fundraising, staffing and infrastructure

Development of policies and procedures including insurance, contracts, and operational systems to improve efficiency and output

Human Resources

Assistance in the development of HR policies and implementation

Supervision of committees and volunteer teams

Assessment and development of current and new job positions aligned with organizational growth & strategic goals

The Operations Manager will report to our Executive Director.

Requirements

Experience fundraising, financial oversight and budget development

Prior successful grant-writing experience & events management

Experience in a management or leadership position

Excellent computer skills including with Word, Excel, GoogleDocs + Spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Skype

Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking

Capacity and willingness to travel within Toronto and the GTA for meetings and events as needed

A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records check (in case of contact with youth)

Valued Qualities

Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver

Dedication to compassionate, strengths-based and transparent communication

Thrives in a relationship-driven environment but also works effectively independently

Demonstrated leadership ability

Commitment to social justice and the organization’s mission

Understanding and knowledge of yoga and mindfulness & New Leaf Yoga Foundation’s mission in making these practices available to youth in under-served communities

Working Conditions

20-25 hours per week to start.
Salaried position.

Our work environment involves shared office time at New Leaf’s head office in Toronto, Ontario, combined with some remote hours after a probationary period (some conditions apply) during regular Monday-Friday business hours. Candidates must have the ability to work some non-standard (evening and weekend hours) on an as-needed basis.