[BCMA] BC Heritage Fairs Society Job posting

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POSITION AVAILABLE: PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR
The BC Heritage Fairs Society ("BCHFS") is a provincially registered non-profit organization that coordinates Regional Heritage Fairs and an annual Provincial Heritage Fair in BC.   The BCHFS is seeking a Provincial Coordinator who will be an inspiring leader, an effective administrator, and a proponent of the leadership potential in young people.  This annual contract position will commence in September 2014.
Learn more about the BCHFS and its mission www.bcheritagefairs.ca<http://www.bcheritagefairs.ca>.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, support and promote the Heritage Fairs Program in British Columbia by:

*        Actively seeking sources of funding for the BCHFS; preparing funding proposals and managing donor relationships

*        Building and maintaining relationships with School Districts, Ministries of the Provincial Government, and other related organizations

*        Communicating with teachers and Regional Fair coordinators to encourage the development and expansion of Community and Regional Fairs

*        Facilitating the flow of information from the BCHFS to Regional Fair coordinators

*        Collecting and compiling annual reports and statistics

*        Overseeing the management of the BCHFS website and monthly newsletter

*        Coordinating the organization of the Provincial Fair through budgeting, formation of a local organizing committee, and oversight of all necessary travel and onsite arrangements for student participants and adult chaperones

*        Providing support for activities undertaken by the President and Directors of the BCHFS

*        Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications

*        High energy, enthusiasm and interest in British Columbia's heritage and history.

*        Experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations.

*        Experience in delivering programs for children and youth.

*        Strong organization and communication skills

*        Knowledge and comfort using computer programs - word processing, social media and website management

*        Experience in creating and adhering to budgets

*        Familiarity with the BC school system and the social studies curriculum is an asset


Terms of Work

*        Duration of contract is September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015.

*        The contract may be reviewed annually.

*        Hourly rate of $25.00 per hour, to an annual maximum of 720 hours or $18,000.00

*        Coordinator must be able to respond to a monthly workload which fluctuates according to the school calendar

*        Coordinator is responsible for providing his/her own workspace and office equipment

*        Coordinator will be remunerated upon submission of a monthly invoice, including an outline of activities undertaken and number of hours worked.

*        Pre-approved travel and other expenses will be reimbursed

To Apply:
Please email curriculum vitae and cover letter to apply at bcheritagefairs.ca<mailto:apply at bcheritagefairs.ca> by May 30, 2014.
To request further information, please contact Gail Sumanik, Search Committee Chair, at 604-272-3440.

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