Volunteer: Vp Of Operations - Strategic Partnerships (Global) - Volunteer Role

The STEM Montessori Academy of Canada/STEM International Academy of Canada (SMAC-SIAC) is a regional STEM program open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. SMAC-SIAC is an inclusive STEM private school catering to all incomes.

Our STEM program is the first of its kind in Canada and seeks to educate students from preschool to grade 12 (2.5 years of age to 18 years of age). SMAC-SIAC specializes in an advanced, bar-none, STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Campus Locations

Toronto

Brampton

Ottawa

Kitchener

Cambridge

Milton

Montreal

Vancouver

Victoria

Calgary

STEM Montessori Academy of Canada (SMAC) will be a regional STEM program open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The STEM program will educate students from preschool to high school. SMAC will specialize in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

STEM is currently recruiting a VP of Operations - Strategic Partnerships (Global), to join our department in a volunteer role. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate will execute and maintain our values and organizational goals while managing continual efficient operations.

What’s in it for You?

• Flexible hours (2-4 hours per week)
• Travel compensation (if required)
• Job reference (after completion of a 6-month term)
• Build new networks and associations in the field
• Learn and develop new strategies in a continuous learning environment
• Gain experience as an Operations Director - Strategic Partnerships (Global)
• Contribute to the future of the next generation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams in focused initiatives providing support and guidance within organizational goals and values.
• Oversee and improve the efficiency of support services, including volunteers, teachers, HR, IT, and finance.
• Continual communication with Executive Director relating to the program, initiates fiscal responsibility and information flow.
• Overseeing strategic development and initiates striving for operational excellence, including identifying and targeting areas to improve the operation.
• Monitoring of day-to-day operations to ensuring coordination and communication between all functions.
• Council and research fundraising, tax, and relevant insurance inquiries relative to growth and efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience operations management, and organizational effectiveness, implementing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and display a strong work ethic and team initiatives in a diverse and ethical workplace.
• Committed to continued learning in a stimulating environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration under critical time constraints and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

Knowledge working with a non-profit organization is considered an asset.

We are strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of color, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types Part-time, Volunteer

Part-time hours 2-4 per week

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.