[BCMA] POSITION AVAILABLE: PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR BC Heritage Fairs

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

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 August 15, 2015.

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 between the BCHFS and Regional
Fair coordinators;

·      Overseeing the management of the BCHFS website, monthly newsletter,
and other external communications;

·      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;

·      Collecting and compiling annual reports and statistics;

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

·      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 August 15, 2015 to August 15, 2016.

·      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.





*Note:*   Applicants should indicate whether they would be willing to
attend the 2014 Provincial Fair in Victoria, July 2 to 6, 2015, on a
volunteer basis as a training opportunity.  All travel and daily expenses
would be covered.



*To Apply:*

Please email curriculum vitae and cover letter to apply at bcheritagefairs.ca
by April 30, 2015.

For further information, please contact Gail Sumanik, Search Committee
Chair, at 604-272-3440.
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