Start Date: Immediate/ Flexible (applications will be reviewed as received)

Rate of Pay: $35-40 per hour depending on experience

Hours of Work: estimated 20-40 hours per month (hours can be tailored to suit the successful applicant)

Period: Year Round

Location: Ideally, the successful candidate will be a resident of Northern Vancouver Island or able to easily commute for occasional in-person events and meetings.

About NIMMSA The North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association (NIMMSA) conducts conservation and business activities aimed at benefiting marine mammals, the economy and the marine environment off northern Vancouver Island.

Requirements The successful Executive Director applicant must be proficient and professional in verbal and written conduct, have a good understanding of corporate, non-profit, and government structures, be self-motivated and able to work on various aspects of the organization on short notice whenever issues need attention. Knowledge of the tourism industry and/or a background in marine mammal policy/ conservation is preferred. A passion for regenerative tourism and best sustainable practices is most important. The Executive Director must be able to work independently to lead the strategic initiatives of the organization within a currently limited budget to build capacity and ensure long-term sustainability and growth.

Duties The Executive Director of the North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association (NIMMSA) will be responsible for the following:

Overall management of NIMMSA

General Advancement of the three pillars of the NIMMSA Strategic Plan

STEWARDSHIP





Updating and enforcement of the member Code of Conduct

Manage all aspects of the Conservation Fund

Advocate for the NIMMSA vision and mission with government and the broader community

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Foster a sense of community amongst members

Provide educational opportunities for members

Maintain a guide/driver directory

Facilitate social opportunities for members to connect

Organize the annual Operators Meeting

Build upon First Nations Engagement and Reconciliation efforts

Manage social media channels (IG, FB and LinkedIn)

Publish a quarterly newsletter

Maintain the website

Act as point person for government relations (the board will also support here)

Organize and chair monthly board meetings (virtual), Spring Operators meeting, and the AGM

Support coordination of community meeting(s) pre/ post season

Media relations

CAPACITY BUILDING AND FINANCIAL RESILIENCY

Ensure financial records are organized and up to date

collection of membership & conservation fees (maintain and modify fees as needed)

year end financial reports

budget creation and cash flow management

ensure we are in valuable standing with the Societies Act (complete annual filings)

Identify revenue opportunities

Earned income

Funding opportunities

Utilize social capital by enlisting board/NIMMSA members for tasks

Some duties can be contracted to other staff (currently 2 PT supporting general administration and communications)

JOB PERKS flexible hours, work from home except for a couple of annual in-person events

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