VP of Operations - Global STEM Leadership Program - Volunteer Role

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 - Global STEM Leadership Program, 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?

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Experience operations management, and organizational effectiveness, implementing best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration under critical time constraints and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• 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.

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