Director

Main Responsibilities

Management and Planning

• Plan, organize, and coordinate all annual events, activities, and training sessions.
• Draft and manage contracts (artists, instructors, facilitators, service providers, etc.).
• Recruit, supervise, and support employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain updated mailing lists, membership, and partner databases.

Communications and Outreach

• Maintain positive and productive relationships with community, institutional, and government partners.
• Prepare and send a monthly newsletter to members.
• Manage ACFA’s social media presence and update the website.
• Promote membership and volunteer engagement within the community.

Administration and Governance

• Draft meeting agendas and support the Chair for Board of Directors meetings.
• Write activity reports, the annual report, and results reports for funders (including Canadian Heritage).
• Manage monthly accounting, perform bank reconciliations, and ensure budget tracking.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget.

Funding and Grants

• Write and submit grant applications.

Representation and Participation

• Actively participate in provincial events such as Franco-Réseau, the Community Forum, and the Annual Congress of the ACFA Provincial Association.
• Represent the Jasper Regional Branch with partners, organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Board of Directors.

Desired Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in project management, event coordination, and administration.
• Knowledge of the Francophone community sector (an asset).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Proficiency with office software and digital communication tools.
• Experience in budget management and grant writing (a major asset).