Coordinator, Community Investment - Canada

Location: Toronto, ON
Company Name: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

POSITION OVERVIEW

MLSE Foundation believes all kids should have access to sport and the opportunity to both develop and pursue lasting dreams on the playing field. With the support of the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC, we improve the lives of youth by building facilities, giving to sustainable programs and empowering youth through sport and recreation. We level the playing field for kids by providing access to sport programming while intentionally developing life skills to support their physical and mental well-being. Since launching in December 2009, MLSE Foundation has invested more than $35 million into Ontario communities. For more information, visit www.mlsefoundation.org (http://www.mlsefoundation.org/).

MLSE Foundation is currently seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial professional to serve as the Coordinator, Community Investment. You will support the design and implementation of the comprehensive, community-centered investment projects for MLSE Foundation. You will collaborate with other MLSE Foundation staff to identify key project outcomes, design and develop the framework for project implementation, build partnerships with grassroots agencies, consult on practical outcome models for measurement and support the MLSE Foundation team in implementing project milestones.

You have experience working in diverse communities, developed experience working on community-driven projects, and knowledge of non-profit networks across Ontario. You possess a focused, strategic and hands-on approach to project design with a sharp focus on community and sector engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the revitalization of community spaces, utilizing internal and external expertise and relationships.
• Oversee increasing capacity building opportunities for new partner organizations that are relevant to sectoral needs.
• Identify and examine net-new Community Investment opportunities based on MLSE Foundation’s Theory of Change and shared MLSE LaunchPad learnings.
• Coordinate program planning and implementation oversight for projects in portfolio in collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Program Finance, Global Directors of Country Operations and the Global Program Development teams.
• Lead events: planning and logistics, briefings, guest management and post-event reporting.
• Develop and prepare internal and external reports of status, progress and outcomes of project activities.
• Remain up-to-date on new research and best practices that will enhance the quality and standards of program implementation.
• Grow support for Indigenous community sport programs, by supporting MLSE Foundation’s Indigenous Investment Strategy.
• Support the coordination and development of proposals as well as program and project communication/stewardship materials.
• Coordinate program planning and implementation oversight for projects in portfolio in collaboration with programs and measurement and evaluation.
• Based on the identification of needs, coordinate and participate in planning and support visits to relevant countries.
• Coordinate the reporting system, tracking shared metrics across all partners to increase reportability of outcome metrics.
• Document, share and communicate project successes and lessons learned.

REQUIREMENT

• 3-5 years’ experience in community impact work.
• Experience designing programs/projects for diverse communities, and overseeing project budgets.
• Experience overseeing project budgets.
• Strong problem solving and group work leadership skills.
• Proven track record of interacting with senior business, government and non-profit leaders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operationalize concepts and transform ideas into action
• Strong critical thinking and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and the ability to translate this into practical and feasible operational program planning both in written and verbal formats
• Ability to apply research findings to ongoing project development
• Knowledge of current issues affecting the community services sector
• Excellent ability to interact with diverse communities and community organizations.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• High professional standards with the ability to see big picture and manage practical details
• Ability to work flexible hours.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world's premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs. In 2017 MLSE Foundation, with support of community and corporate partners, built MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000-sq. ft. space dedicated to programming that support its four Pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School and Ready For Work.

MLSE also owns and operates Scotiabank Arena, Canada’s premier sports & entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events each year, as well as two digital channels (Leafs Nation Network and NBA TV Canada), and has a partnership with Live Nation (the biggest concert promoter in the world). MLSE has also invested in and operates five of Toronto's sports facilities – Coca-Cola Coliseum, BMO Field, BMO Training Grounds at Downsview Park, home of Toronto FC's Academy and the First Team's practice facility, the Toronto Raptors’ training facility and the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, the practice facility for the Maple Leafs and Marlies.

MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered