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Executive Director Position Overview
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
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programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and 0 j5 V2 o' J6 }1 G( T
support for women and their families. , M$ `) t5 R/ `/ i) Q
6 f4 L3 O# Z; { mThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
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this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
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surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA , T3 n) U" \) L8 `
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 2 r2 F3 {* i" A3 {
community the agency serves. / K8 [' S! f1 M: m. ?2 G
) l) g$ V$ z) B* E" s% mYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
2 _% @2 c% o" X/ ^# q$ [the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
. u& p0 ?1 H" a/ i6 \1 Uinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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: C& S/ X% g, k4 n; AResponsibilities 7 Z+ d- \- z8 I5 f3 i9 Y( Y
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 0 o- Y- z& w; q5 U# v
execution of the YWCA Strategy ! p0 u/ E ~; p! A
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Specific responsibilities include: 0 Y$ L4 u' O9 y% c/ ?# f7 `. ~3 G
+ S6 {, g: }* k, \' b& Y• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
- v0 s2 A4 y/ hthe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations + M" [, F) `3 b8 `6 [, [
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to : o( K* P; \% _& l$ Z
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; - h) n! P, R+ \$ p: a
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and ' \ \8 B+ D, ^% q* E
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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" X. ^2 X' S( o4 F+ _* W+ N; s0 | t; {• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; X' g8 l# E. z/ F0 W. |
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
5 A9 o# F1 v* E" m; ^the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
1 r, p7 X+ E( y. I• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the " ^9 }% B# Y, A9 U. _
changing needs of the organization and community; ! R a0 s0 F, H( w8 ^
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue ! E' l/ D+ g ?. v4 k3 ^
commitments;
4 M3 x% Q9 Y) J, Y r) `: O& t p8 x4 f• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; 8 F O v/ K% f5 P& j) B S
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 0 @+ A D- }8 S" L, i
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 0 Q" D4 I9 B: ?2 F2 n2 x# F+ R* i
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; ' U7 u7 }2 I7 q3 P+ I& o
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to / s' r {! }" i9 {8 K/ c( c
effectively and positively represent the association; 2 k3 D3 `- |0 A. W
2 ?- C+ p; u1 m9 ~. U, q4 ^7 z• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring / C" G# b, {4 [! o3 E) R
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; + I& o& o7 S8 o D6 u5 l: Z
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 8 R' C# s5 P! Z# A( Z5 Q/ U; H( C
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical 8 j+ O% H+ h/ a; X% y; L
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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y% V' K& H- f# p; U1 H' ZRequired Skills & Abilities
1 D' ^9 @. O/ o( y• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
: |6 _0 v. k" _8 f1 J3 M8 M& \2 S• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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4 a' a2 L6 r; d• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; 9 j) y( {( A5 B, h4 w
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable 0 ~9 k* p* U* ^' s
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
# q/ E ]+ f# X2 }6 J• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 2 K( d& a+ o. o9 b* d9 Q
simultaneously; 3 a) a- \# }- v" a+ H x; b6 ~
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
+ P8 v+ S) D3 W Vrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; * Y& C! M' Q( J6 n
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 8 n, d4 [9 V/ t0 L& b: c, P
• Superior negotiation skills.
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& D8 M2 ? t$ _) Y! A4 K0 H Required Professional Designation / Certification
( W' [. x: m" i9 H: P; H• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. ; F/ N, {; V6 x5 U }& g
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Required Experience 2 i" U- o3 m0 p% L1 \
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; % I: C; V/ u* z* J: v
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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& [9 `( f- J" w* t, ~• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
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• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting - y1 A8 I& x/ \) F8 E8 F2 m v
and financial statements; and
4 D8 v' E. H' R• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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6 U1 ]+ N! @2 Q _9 BTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: 9 a2 y' I/ T4 o B/ H
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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