We’re hiring for Manager, Member Engagement & Accountability
There is no closing date for this position, as long as this job post is available on our website, we are accepting applications. Application reviews begin June 4 and will continue on a rolling basis. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
SPIRIT OF THE SEASON: SUMMER
The Circle carries out its work in relationship to the seasons and this position is connected to the spirit of Summer. Summer is a time for presence, creation, and connection to kin, land and water. This is a time that we uphold accountability and what it means to our Indigenous members and The Circle’s community, and it’s the time of year we prepare for the year ahead. The Summer team values engagement, accountability, and Indigenous sovereignty and infuses that into the work we do in the philanthropic landscape. As an Indigenous-led and member-informed organization, the Summer season is essential to who we are and how we work to uplift Indigenous title and rights and engage with and hold settler philanthropy accountable.
JOB PURPOSE
The Manager, Member Engagement & Accountability cares deeply about the connections, collaboration, and interactions between The Circle and our valued Indigenous members and kin. The work involves convening, developing content, and facilitating sharing that amplifies the sovereignty of Indigenous nations and leadership of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous-led organizations. This role embodies the strength of Indigenous power, wisdom and knowledge in support of Indigenous-led organizations across so-called canada. This position continues to create infrastructure and resources by and for Indigenous organizations, while also swiftly supporting other Seasonal Stewards in programming and offerings that serve our Indigenous members. The Manager of Member Engagement + Accountability will see themselves within our ethos of quality over quantity and support the development of strategic and responsive engagement plans that enhance The Circle’s work within the broader community. Alongside all of our Seasonal Stewards, this role prioritizes Indigenous wisdom, self-determination and well-being, as well as our shared values, and The Circle’s commitment to collective care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Lived experience as a First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis person
- Knowledge of cultural values, teaching and laws
- Extensive experience inviting and hosting Indigenous partners through gatherings, collaboration and deepening relationships
- Familiarity with Indigenous peoples and the complexities of multi-jurisdictional realities
- Understanding of the existing regulatory, fiduciary and legal environments of the charitable sector that impact our members
- Familiarity with the non-profit, charitable and philanthropic landscape
- Mastery in the development and delivery of Indigenous-informed engagement, community organizing, and/or movement building and facilitation
- Strong ability to develop processes and tend to multiple relationships
- Five years management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of familiarity and effectiveness with online platforms, technology, applications and software to support engagement and connections
- Ability to develop timely and iterative programming in service to Indigenous peoples, communities and movements
ASSETS
- Specific proficiency in any or all of the following programs/applications: Salesforce, Asana, Xero, GSuite, MS Word, Adobe, Mail Chimp, Canva, Zoom
- Fluency in other languages
- Experience volunteering in movement building and/or community organizing
EXAMPLES OF WORK YOU’LL STEWARD
- Hold membership engagement and accountability, from the first point of application through the lifecycle with The Circle’s members
- Engage in dialogue with members on a regular and ongoing basis
- Develop and deliver programming and resources for Indigenous members, including Indigenous-only spaces, and larger convenings of all members
- Contribute to and help build infrastructure, programs and supports that uplift Indigenous sovereignty and Indigenous-led organizations
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Salesforce to bolster member engagement and accountability
- Co-design and support Seasonal online gatherings for members
- Work alongside Seasonal Stewards to curate spaces and opportunities that serve our vast membership, including multi-session workshops, skill-building webinars, and in-person and online convenings
- Support the development of annual engagement plans that best serve Indigenous member interests
- Continue exploring, defining and understanding deeply what engagement and accountability means to The Circle and our members
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is 80K – 85K. The Circle is an advocate for resourcing staff wellbeing and nourishment and you can read more about this here. Generous health and wellness benefits are provided. We provide 12 days vacation, flexible working hours, birthday off and June 21 as a paid holiday. The Circle has implemented a 4 day work week and has a paid holiday closure between December and January. The work week is Monday to Thursday and hours are 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM with flexibility for home, community and cultural responsibilities.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Circle is committed to offering equal opportunities and an accessible work environment for all staff and volunteers. We strive to work in a way that is accessible to all, and are committed to developing policies that respect and promote the dignity and independence of all people with all abilities and diversities. More specifically, The Circle can provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities/specific accessibility needs during recruitment and onboarding processes.
FAQs
For questions you may have – that we already know the answers to – check out The Circle’s Employment FAQs.
Please connect with the Summer Steward at valine@circleonphilanthropy.ca with any questions or requests you may have regarding the application and recruitment process.
TO APPLY
COVER LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCES REQUEST
To streamline review, we request that cover letters provide responses to the following questions:
- What knowledge of membership engagement and or developing relationships of accountability are you excited to bring to this role?
- What cultural or personal values would you activate in your work alongside us?
- What would be your top 3 wisest actions to increase your personal well-being, foster team connection and get grounded in your first weeks?
Please be sure to self identify in your cover letter if you are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit or if you are part of other equity seeking communities.
Provide a reference sheet with at least 3 contacts who can be reached by phone or video – ideally someone who has been or currently is your supervisor, one who is a peer, and someone you have supervised.
As well, if you’d like, please provide the name of someone who is part of your community and can speak to the ways in which you contribute and participate in community well-being, celebration, connection and cultural activities where possible. We acknowledge that for some Indigenous people and others who have experienced intergenerational state violence and endure continued colonial harm that the notion of community and kin is complex. Folks are invited to use their definition of family, kin and community of choice and also to opt out of providing this particular reference contact.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
- Send your cover letter, resume and references as one PDF document by emailing it to: dena@circleonphilanthropy.ca
- Subject line: Summer Manager, First Name, Last Name
- In your email please indicate your availability for interviews
- Compensation of $250 will be provided for those individuals successful in reaching the interview stage
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
There is no closing date for this position, as long as this job post is available on our website, we are accepting applications. Application reviews begin June 4 and will continue on a rolling basis. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
MEET & GREET
May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm PT | 1:00pm MT | 3:00pm ET
We’ll provide a webinar style zoom link to folks who register here.
Join us to hear a moderated conversation between Spring Steward – Shereen Munshi – in conversation with your potential colleagues in the Winter (Dena Klashinsky) and (Valine Brown) Summer Seasons.. Through informal conversation, you will learn more about our organization and how we roll. You’ll hear about why this work matters to us and where we imagine this year will take our team. We’ll provide folks with an opportunity to ask questions about our work culture, style, and any current employment opportunities. If you’d like to apply but are wondering about the people you’d be working closely with – this is a great opportunity to suss us out and to see if you could imagine spending a lot of time with us. Participation is optional and confidential.
