Manager, Community (Alberta)

MS Canada•Edmonton, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time/contract position working 35 hours per week in Alberta. The Manager, Community supports the implementation of community strategies, regional initiatives, revenue generation and outreach plans, identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships and inspire collective action for people living with and affected by MS. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role manages key community relationships and acts as a catalyst to deepen and broaden engagement and impact. The manager ensures a consistent, high-quality approach while remaining nimble and responsive to community and organizational needs. The organization's mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change, connecting them to programs, information, research, and each other. They collaborate with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, people living with MS, caregivers, and health professionals to drive progress forward and make meaningful impact.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create meaningful connections within the MS community.
Ability to turn ideas into action, planning and delivering community initiatives and events from concept through execution.
Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders, valuing diverse perspectives to strengthen collaboration and collective impact.
Ability to purposefully build and steward trusted relationships with the MS community, volunteers, partners and supporters.
Agile thinker with a focus on planning, innovation and results, using data and insights to inform decisions and strengthen engagement strategies.
Demonstrated creative and innovative approaches in community building.
Demonstrated education and/or progressive experience in community development, nonprofit organizations or related fields.
Must be willing and able to travel across Western Canada to engage with communities of all sizes and types.
Has a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Background check in compliance with the Screening Measures Policy.

Responsibilities

Supports the organization’s strategy in the region and champions the region’s priorities in strategy development across the organization.
Broadens and deepens community engagement and outreach, including performing as a regional spokesperson and building relationships to advance impact in volunteering, fundraising, awareness, advocacy, programs and collective action.
Identifies, cultivates, and supports leadership volunteers, fundraisers, donors and community champions, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to strengthen regional capacity.
Steward’s relationships with community organizations, corporate partners, and other constituents (including MS Healthcare and MS research centres) to create opportunities that advance the organization’s mission and community impact.