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Executive Director Position Overview 5 e# o' f5 v( l6 [/ D
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and - X- o- e5 Y% H# [
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
$ H' e( G. F t0 ~4 F& | h4 gprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
t4 J+ e; |/ P6 r9 }support for women and their families.
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
# ]% a0 Z5 j% K3 Ethinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
) j( g) w; a5 Ythis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
6 D8 R& z8 u: i' w0 X9 MEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and / z5 K% U# l9 y! B1 q
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA + d" n7 ` }1 y! y2 e9 a
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the . i6 d6 {5 f/ c
community the agency serves. / Z$ R( c: y& t& ~8 T, U$ E N O
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring ( ?3 S9 o# e3 l( k' J- O* W
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
7 e t* R/ j/ M: j- \, ^$ Y5 S- g6 hinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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Responsibilities 4 ^% {1 a) X2 c% Y# M
. ]' N$ s' k! X6 m, ^' z; u6 M; i+ rReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
4 h4 L" G% N% D. oexecution of the YWCA Strategy & L' g* Z& v5 s2 e
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Specific responsibilities include: 3 ]& r- P9 y$ t( X) o! C2 o
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 9 O4 z- ]( l U A* B: @
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
0 f. [: ?. T& x8 i3 Pthe Board of Directors;
0 ]$ z. S4 s8 t: Y* w( {• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations 5 Q2 H, B+ z0 r& ?5 C/ Y) a
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
! n4 \3 [& z& P3 W; ~enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; & x4 J" H9 E S
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 1 E! ?- A$ Q/ }$ d
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
1 d8 q: I$ F4 w; b, T" L Cthe board; ) q% L7 E! |' M
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
% G% U+ X8 H! g N7 w8 ^• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
' C7 Z" n0 D% g7 A" N6 g3 D5 Uthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
4 F2 I/ R0 J1 K3 f3 f1 C• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
$ j3 c* K" e& w- ochanging needs of the organization and community; % w& e; ?. T* x; Q. V7 K' R7 k2 i
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue ) E; E% E1 h5 W) X& X- i( c
commitments;
5 G7 `/ l. B2 V• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
7 s# D" N4 O' A) s0 p$ d" I& v• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective / U& _2 V5 v( b5 C7 o9 t _
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; e* {# `+ z) |* i7 x3 m* T( _# u+ t
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; " ]& p; n+ h* v) _
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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) g' Q2 g$ r. X" a: K& Z: @• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring 4 s0 V1 z8 g w L7 e
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; $ e: b) \- j1 g" }/ C) g
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
4 G" W4 ^- y# x- V# operformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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+ s6 ~; b1 L5 o3 u% C; d• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical + t8 U1 y! K3 ~$ l
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of ! V7 Y; j% j4 x0 k
YWCA Canada; and
7 d$ v) r- K/ r' T! o0 f• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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: C1 V9 W1 l6 {% c/ GRequired Skills & Abilities
5 J/ u6 e* E! h• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; " X' k: @5 i3 v
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus ) d7 |! E' J8 y, c6 j0 b
around decisions, plans and actions;
! K/ l, J/ |1 a• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
' c' J* C6 ` m9 j• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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. U' c; ]3 }( i. r! V• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks / @* x5 f" y. F7 V
simultaneously;
( F$ A; \# T$ C. b• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
4 n/ c: t3 T* ?6 [2 k( drapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; 3 U! \! Z/ _( x B! U
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
: e4 \4 `0 \( k( h1 N• Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
0 l! ]1 e& { G% p6 y! x. B& N• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience $ e3 U& a3 o# O6 G
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; + a7 e4 l% _6 Q$ X- W' a
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation : m6 g8 h+ @4 a7 l" y& g- q
abilities; 6 s2 t1 T! Q1 q1 q! c
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, ( I S. ]; t0 L) p9 {1 Y. [
Networking and Fundraising; ( H1 z6 A9 { [, m8 c
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women 2 T+ Y8 t- ]) o! d
centered perspective. ( E# c6 d% t4 w K
3 B! C' D& E; L' TTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: % L! o( q) O7 w3 m3 V U
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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