Job Description

General Manager - Board Member

Ensuring the compliance of the constitution and to provide administrative support, including scheduling online meetings, recording meeting minutes, managing correspondence, and maintaining organizational records digitally.  

Experience: Minimum 5 years of similar experience in a committee or board (eg. Sports club / not for profit organisation / government / business etc).  Must have applied experience in cloud storage / file sharing (eg. Google Drive), word processing, spreadsheet and hosting virtual meeting. Experience working in leadership position is an asset.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

1. **Strong Organizational Skills**

   - Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

   - Proficiency in setting up and maintaining organized records and documentation.

2. **Effective Communication Skills**

   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

   - Ability to clearly articulate meeting discussions and decisions in minutes.

3. **Attention to Detail**

   - High level of accuracy in taking and transcribing minutes.

   - Detail-oriented approach to ensure adherence to the organization’s constitution.

4. **Technical Proficiency**

   - Proficiency in using Zoom and other video conferencing tools.

   - Skilled in using word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
   - Familiar with Google Workspace and secured file sharing .

5. **Understanding of Governance and Compliance**

   - Thorough understanding of not-for-profit governance principles.

   - Knowledge of the organization’s constitution and bylaws, with the ability to ensure compliance.

6. **Meeting Management**

   - Experience in coordinating and managing virtual meetings across different time zones.

   - Ability to set agendas, organize meeting materials, and follow up on action items.

7. **Interpersonal Skills**

   - Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with board members, staff, and volunteers.

   - Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the organization.

8. **Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**

   - Ability to analyze issues and develop solutions in alignment with the constitution.

   - Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential compliance issues.

9. **Leadership and Team Collaboration**

    - Leadership skills to guide and support the board and staff in their roles.

    - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

10. **Ethical Judgment and Integrity**

    - High level of integrity and commitment to upholding the organization’s values and visions

Location: Remote, Canada

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their LinkedIn link / resume, a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications, and links to samples of previous work to WBLGN

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to promote women’s box lacrosse globally!