Wednesday, March 2, 2016

AERWA is hiring!

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.”