OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: General Manager
OPENING
DATE: March 3, 2016
CLOSING DATE: March 17, 2016
WORK HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week)
SALARY: Commensurate
with experience, up to $500/month plus benefits and allowances
ABOUT THE POSITION
The American Embassy Recreation and Welfare Association
(AERWA), a membership organization primarily aimed at employees of the American
Embassy and their families, seeks an innovative, dynamic and detail-oriented
General Manager to oversee all day-to-day operations, including maintenance of membership
lists, providing retail services, overseeing food services, managing fitness
and gym services, coordinating equipment rentals, working with local vendors, assisting
with the organization, set-up, running, break down and follow-up of community
events, and other services needed by AERWA.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
- Responsible
for all day-to-day operations of AERWA.
- Maintains
the standards and quality of AERWA services, facilities and member
relations.
- Responsible
for safety, integrity and maintenance of all assets, buildings, inventory,
cash and equipment.
- Reports
to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and acts as the primary
liaison between association members and the Board of Directors, as well as
a liaison between vendors and the Board.
- Prepares
summaries of events, proposals for new programs and events, membership
updates, reports on overall operational status for Board meetings, and
contributes to the financial reports prepared by the Treasurer.
- Advises
Board on compliance with applicable rules and regulations, protocol,
finance, and management, including submission of reports required by the
Foreign Affairs Manual, financial statements, post profiles, annual
certification, Office of Inspector General reports and waivers.
- Develops
and implements creative marketing tools and strategies to increase revenue
and memberships, and seeks expense-saving measures where possible.
More details about AERWA can be found on its website http://aerwakin.blogspot.com.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection
criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting
each item.
Education: Associate
degree or higher in business or related field.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible
administrative or professional experience, ideally in a business or non-profit
organization; 18 months of retail store operations experience is highly
desirable.
Language Proficiency: Level II
English and Level II French are required.
Knowledge: Familiarity with creating and
implementing a business plan.
Skills and Abilities: Able to work independently, clear written and
oral communication skills, ability to maintain high level of accuracy in
duties, and superb interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Point of Sale
software. Occasional physical labor may
be required
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the
following or the application will not be considered:
1. A
current resume or curriculum vitae
2. Any
other documentation (e.g., cover letter, essays, certificates, awards, copies
of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the
position as listed above.
3. Nepotism/conflict
of interest, budget, and residency status will be considered in determining
successful candidacy.
4.
Submit
application via email to
aerwakin@gmail.com
with the subject line “Application for General Manager.”
