Regional Coordinator

United Way British Columbia•Victoria, BC

4h•CA$0 - CA$39•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will provide project coordination, grant management, and relationship building in service to Community Impact and Investment in the Southern Vancouver Island (SVI) region of the province. This position is based Victoria, BC. This is a regular part-time role, requiring 21 hours per week (3 days).

Requirements

Minimum two (2) year diploma in Social Sciences or similar discipline
Minimum three (3) years relevant experience, including: research, analysis, and report and proposal writing; experience working with populations relevant to the area
Direct organizational development, program management, and social planning experience
Project management experience and experience working with volunteers at various levels throughout the community
Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, implementation, coordination, risk management, follow-up, reporting), including ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure successful and timely completion of projects
Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and time management skills including the ability to understand the broader implications of plans and activities
Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely information under tight deadlines
Proven proficiency with MS Office and relevant technology (databases, spreadsheets, project management, etc.)
Demonstrated grant development, fund distribution, and measurement and monitoring skills. Ability to make linkages between community needs and innovative actions that support social development and capacity-building
Facilitation and group problem-solving skills. Good training and presentation skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions
Ability to analyze, develop and implement processes and procedures in workflow to achieve objectives
Ability to understand financial transactions and to review/correct/balance financial transactions.
Must exhibit high attention to task orientated detail
Requires a driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Must live in the assigned region of the province
Candidates must live within 80 KMs (commuting distance) from our office as this position is currently a hybrid role and office attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

University degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience with the social/non-profit sector, desirable

Responsibilities

Manages projects, events, initiatives such as consultations, capacity building, and investment portfolios
Maintaining and monitoring project plans and project schedules
Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
Reconciles program budgets and identifies to the Manager potential risks and mitigations strategies
Coordinates grant investments, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and reporting on a regional portfolio
Assists with implementing engagement strategies and tactics that ensure consistent and open communications, and mutual understanding of mandates and goals
Participates in mobilizing the community networks to address issues in the identified portfolios
Represents United Way on relevant task forces and networks
Facilitates the relationships between community stakeholders and United Way BC (UWBC) regional initiatives
Liaises between UWBC, partner organizations and community agencies, providing information and organizational development assistance
Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job
May participate in supporting regional operational requirements (e.g. fundraising activities, office operations, etc.)