General Manager | Yogahood Australia

Reports to: CEO

Direct reports: Program Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, Partnership Coordinator, Research and Development Coordinator

Location: The candidate must be based in Victoria, preferably in Melbourne. The team works remotely using Google Workspace, phone and other digital platforms to undertake their roles.

Term: A minimum commitment of 12 months with possibility of extension; five (5) to eight (8) hours a week

Salary: This is a volunteer role

The General Manager oversees all functions of the organisation including finance, operations, administration, People and Culture and programs, predominantly through delegation and management of staff and volunteers. The General Manager will also ensure alignment between vision and purpose, strategy, external relations and internal operations.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction in conjunction with the CEO
• Oversee the organisation’s day-to-day operations
• Oversee the development, management and maintenance of fundraising activities, key external relationships (partners and sponsors) and raise awareness of Yogahood with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee the running of yoga outreach programs including engagement with partner organisations and the volunteer cohort
• Oversee all recruitment of volunteers and directly manage People and Culture functions
• Ensure all activity is carried out within the allocated budget provided by the Board
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports on activity, KPIs and targets to be presented to the Board

Qualifications

• Degree qualified

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and significant experience in the community sector, with a particular passion for yoga service and community health outcomes
• Experience in maintaining networks and developing partnerships
• Experience in managing volunteers and staff
• An ability to undertake and analyse research
• Proven experience working with Boards and a solid understanding of not-for-profit governance process, procedures and best practice
• Sound financial management skills
• Ability to communicate and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders -Negotiation, facilitation and networking skills
• Strong administrative management skills
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines
• Excellent time management skills