Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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& j, b/ a! w" ?+ i1 h/ E2 l3 ^% A! g1 XYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
  Y( _) M1 `7 s2 a+ D& @programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
, q6 w' u# B7 q* J" Nsupport for women and their families.  

+ h+ k& `3 N+ ]4 D3 x& kThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
3 _" X( n  b& l7 N; nthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
  |: v/ L9 q7 x6 lEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
# `- W& p! ^! I4 v# t" Tsurrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
3 N2 m  b: Q1 [Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   
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) k4 v/ g/ [! y0 f8 @. hYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
- E0 U- w6 T6 Sthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
5 s+ l7 t, y! H' Q4 E8 Jinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

+ `2 S, I5 S3 y- Y8 }. h4 fResponsibilities

% ?# ~- B2 _- Q) w( ]0 c) A2 FReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
8 v2 `# D, e! B& nexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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9 {$ a1 p5 m" P/ n% s  jSpecific responsibilities include:  
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•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
* q6 v6 N4 v, S  U3 x3 c1 lthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
: u0 }9 s3 F: N6 c3 J0 @•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
1 q: B; g' X0 M' N3 k2 q3 T6 r; v•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
, B% p% u7 n$ v: j5 y8 Pobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
the board;  
# w# E0 O2 ]6 }: g+ V1 x! \7 A•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
3 z% |0 b' E3 ]8 |•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
* m2 `0 I6 G+ }' gthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
8 @4 q8 r3 \$ t% R" L" O•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
5 g, \/ j7 I" d( B2 d3 ?5 X$ Wcommitments;
•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
: u( x+ y& F( Jselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
( Q  G- t& Q" x7 p  |4 p- V•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
7 R/ o. n, C, ~$ d7 f% Ieffectively and positively represent the association;
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•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
0 M' J3 `' z. B! S5 j0 i  ?the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
. f$ E/ h" r4 U2 u1 b•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
3 E: J+ Y1 t6 Q. p1 f' H4 N6 X, `+ nperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
0 U: g; l& C4 l% {3 ^the forthcoming year;  
/ h" b$ E* f; z2 b•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
2 {$ a# c& G( I! ?% F6 WYWCA Canada; and
9 I; E" s% ^8 |0 g3 n. k•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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Required Skills & Abilities
2 }' C+ A) F# V  E•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
; x8 y1 ]+ j3 v, F" u" M' H( Laround decisions, plans and actions;
) g1 I5 E. I3 W3 k; a•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
: l) j' z# a/ K2 X' t- `1 N1 F•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
; p5 s. V  l$ e/ _2 B# @" N( Nand achievable with realistic timeframes;
•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
5 V" \7 e0 v8 d8 y5 Qsimultaneously;
•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
7 U+ ]; M$ f8 C5 Z% j4 O$ Srapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
•  Superior negotiation skills.

& e9 K) d' `5 Y Required Professional Designation / Certification
•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience
# U4 A, g2 {: ^+ l, W( @•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
: f" t1 H1 v" `# D9 ~7 G2 K•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
6 l$ w7 r( _! F# FNetworking and Fundraising;
•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
2 T# z: Q' T5 X7 Y/ J$ zand financial statements; and
) p3 G' t! e, O•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
- b* n3 `% o6 L! n  |" n) @4 A" |centered perspective.

5 A/ x, x3 N$ W/ ?' T5 \/ CTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
) C7 N% b. u& s8 }& H9 LYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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