Community Program Manager

Even as a kid, you led every group project. You’re a natural at uniting people behind a cause, motivating positive change, bringing new initiatives to life and creating memorable experiences. You understand that employee engagement is a hallmark of customer engagement. You look at every project through a values lens to ensure alignment. Because for you, getting people excited about an idea and delivering programs that make a difference is more than a job; it’s a calling. You’re all about mobilizing people to create meaningful change—and with your dedication, strategic thinking, ability to execute and natural charisma, there’s no better person to lead the charge.

WHAT MOVES YOU

You’re a strong team leader who knows how to inspire, mobilize and mentor others.

You’re a highly motivated, critical thinker with experience and a passion to advance innovative strategies.

You’re so good at building and maintaining relationships, you could work for the U.N.

You eat, sleep, and breathe ‘community.’ You love being part of something bigger than yourself.

You’re outgoing and passionate about getting people involved in doing good things.

You know how to bring good ideas to life.

You can’t go to bed with something on your to-do list and have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Report to the Director, Communications.

Lead the execution of programs, tactics and initiatives within AMA’s Corporate Responsibility Plan.

Play an active role in identifying, developing and maintaining lasting stakeholder and partner relationships across Alberta in support of AMA’s Corporate Responsibility Plan.

Provide leadership to the Community Engagement team, including AMA’s School Safety Patrol team.

Sustain and grow community engagement initiatives and events with well-considered strategies and plans.

Work in collaboration with other business areas to ensure key community initiatives, events and programs—both internal and external—are executed effectively.

Oversee the development and mobilization of AMA’s member volunteer program.

Be responsible for planning and executing AMA’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Oversee internal community programs.

Provide all budgeting and reporting for community programs and events to ensure we’re meeting our goals and being good stewards of AMA resources.

Travel throughout Alberta, as required, to attend meetings and oversee events. This includes some weekends, evenings and holidays.

Assess team performance, provide any necessary coaching, authorize work schedules, and manage volunteers.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

You have a Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Business, Communications/PR, Volunteer Management, or related field.

You have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in related roles.

You have a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing a team.

You have a demonstrated experience in project management and event management.

You have strong public speaking and presentation skills.

You have strong computer skills, are highly organized, and adapt easily to new technology.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Competitive salary.

Flexible benefits.

Outstanding employer-paid Retirement Savings Plan.

Great AMA discounts.

Unlimited learning opportunities.

Paid Vacation and other paid time off including a Volunteer Day and Me-Day.

Work-from home options available.