Seeking Habitat Curtain Bank Manager- We are hiring now!
We are looking for a Habitat Curtain Bank Manager.
The position has been established to manage and expand the Curtain Bank service.
Specifically, management of staff, building relationships with key sponsors/funders, exploring social enterprise solutions, sourcing donations, health & safety, financial management, reporting, and promotion of the service.
The overall aim of the Curtain Bank service is to provide low-income families with free curtains to make their homes warmer and drier whilst reducing the health impacts to whanau associated with cold and damp housing.
Specific Duties:
Management of Curtain Bank Staff (including timesheets, leave, performance reviews, professional development, health and safety).
Management of salesforce data (quality control, data cleansing, data management, providing reports).
Providing reports as required to funders and the Board.
Lead on the MRS/CB Operational Meetings with the Habitat Build Manager including setting agenda, writing minutes, ensuring Habitat Curtain Bank actions are completed and any other requirements.
Reviewing existing processes to look for efficiencies and implementing new processes and systems if necessary.
Exploring social enterprise opportunities.
Identifying and working with potential sponsors and funders to obtain long-term funding.
Negotiating with commercial providers to ensure mixed model of delivery.
Sourcing donated curtains and materials and building long-term relationships with key suppliers.
Ability to cut and sew curtains as required.
Promoting the service as required (presentations, videos, conferences, press releases etc).
To act as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity and to uphold the ethos and values of the organisation.
Key Skills required:
Proficient computer skills including excellent knowledge of MS Office suite (word, PowerPoint and excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good at juggling tasks and prioritising
Organised with good attention to detail
Some prior knowledge/experience with commercial sewing operations, and/or commercial sewing experience preferred
Some prior knowledge/experience of a Curtain Bank service would be preferred but is not essential.
Experience or knowledge of Salesforce, our customer relationship management tool would be preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Flexibility to work 32 - 40 hours per week.
Direct Relationships:
Seamstress – Curtain Bank
Seamstress – Curtain Bank
Handyman – Curtain Bank
Administrator
Building Services Manager
Marketing & Communications Manager
Accountant
External
Auckland Council
Auckland District Health Boards
Healthy Home Initiatives (AWHI/Kainga Ora)
GreenStar Energy Solutions
Please email your CV and covering letter to leana.hunt@habitat.org.nz
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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