Image: Supplied by Meadow Rose Family Help Center Society / Meadow Rose Society executive director Sheila Friesen (left) stands next to Mary Goertzen after they shopped for supplies for young families using fundraising monies. Meadow Rose announced last week that it will be looking for a new executive director. Sheila Friesen, the current executive director, first joined the organization in 2012 and fell in love with the cause after seeing a post about Meadow Rose Society on Facebook.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Meadow Rose Society seeks executive director

Chilliwack non-profit that helps young families seeks executive director

Apr 5, 2023 | 4:16 PM

CHILLIWACK — A downtown Chilliwack non-profit that helps thousands of local children and families in the Fraser Valley in times of financial need is currently looking for an executive director to carry its mission forward.

Meadow Rose Family Help Center Society, which was first founded in 2011 and later became a registered Canadian charity in 2013, provides essentials for children three and under in Chilliwack and Hope, and whose families are in financial crisis.

It wrote on Facebook last week that it is currently looking for an executive director. Sheila Friesen, the current executive director, has been working for the organization since February 2012 after seeing a post on Facebook. The society’s website says she instantly fell in love with the cause.

Located at 2-45789 Spadina Avenue in Chilliwack, the society hopes to hire an experienced, strategic ED that will lead the small-scale non-profit organization and carry its mission forward. The ideal candidate will have experience with leadership, strategic planning, and fundraising. The executive director will report directly to the board of directors.

Key responsibilities include providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of the society; developing and overseeing all programming; managing organizational finances, including the budget and ensuring compliance with CRA regulations and all applicable laws; building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders; overseeing the organization’s volunteer base including recruitment, retention and training; overseeing day-to-day operations; and representing the organization in public forums and other venues.

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The organization has budgeted the position for approximately 10-12 hours per week, including weekly office hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

The compensation for the part-time position is $30/hr.

Prospective applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to office@meadowrosesociety.com by Friday, April 28.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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