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Executive Director Position Overview ! C2 a1 d0 k3 ^7 @+ a! c
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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 # P+ @6 z5 J4 ~6 n
support for women and their families. ( V1 c( H- {/ B+ H; H
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic 6 }0 w _2 B3 `: H& X4 [
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
& K! {- _6 X8 u+ zthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA , c; n. J* F# G; u7 J
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
( r$ |7 B/ \! \- A# t$ D1 zsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA 2 o7 T# W* w \3 b
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the + U* n6 Y% s2 t$ p! h H, q
community the agency serves.
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring ) R" u: ]3 c1 j" ~; j* x, W
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
6 U2 b$ S0 [) v( _innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 9 |! V+ j, }% R
% T$ m8 r4 ]( PResponsibilities 4 M5 D& ~3 q( N2 y: A
: h! Z1 u: q/ H( Y/ tReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and ! z' }9 k9 c9 {
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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6 f' u6 R. T; O, z! p1 CSpecific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of $ ]' M1 l) K( [* @1 D
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by , `" |# \6 b; k0 s6 u9 n( T" W0 W* k
the Board of Directors; : ?( T( ]/ c' ?, c2 t7 V2 g, D
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
# ], a4 N+ B( z$ M- Tincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
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- H7 W! G1 N: w& f6 |/ A• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and ; J! J% G# f9 x; J! N
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by " u L8 y) i: B- h
the board;
1 c/ _, e* c8 F* ~8 Y• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; - v6 V+ u } o% k4 F
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion 1 X7 O" U, G9 G. k
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; 5 x# T. N) j. e. {5 W1 n
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
' P8 \ e* L: ]0 A% {# T4 Y' B# u3 \changing needs of the organization and community; # M: J6 J5 J+ x3 g
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue 0 x. K" ~+ s: i# g* L. o, G
commitments;
8 n+ f* ]9 l- F7 i( a! K# `/ E) A7 b• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; * T' P9 Z' X3 w4 R2 b
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective + L& Q. ?( F4 m- G( K
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
3 I, C6 Y6 Y+ w9 y+ \3 e9 {7 @( N7 G• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
' {! [$ ^/ K. ~0 ~& @+ ^ y# z• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to . F# u5 O! {, q) a
effectively and positively represent the association; ! x6 o, T8 Q% o* K0 |" m+ U
' d( ~* `( ?, ~) F1 H• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
8 q/ p% s$ `% Zthe implementation of systems to manage these risks; $ v+ J0 p8 Q* S' @: e
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
6 T& B6 T# V3 }2 Y+ Q7 ?$ Fperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED }9 V6 m8 F" O" l) ~8 }
the forthcoming year; 2 `9 S' {1 V ^9 q9 Q
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical 9 |" T) ?# d( M! ^
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 6 f+ J5 z, l+ g' U1 v- C( n
Forces. 4 j# n+ A1 J) g5 c$ O
" ], G3 O) a! i: S' [Required Skills & Abilities : M9 @; o; o% x- F6 ]* }
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; $ `. ~$ ~' g# T' H$ l
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
% @: X8 v. {& Caround decisions, plans and actions;
d" Q% |( k4 n" {2 e• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
6 j6 T5 |: Y( x# }$ k• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable $ b' x" c3 h$ N2 h% \
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
r8 @8 B) B N! p2 z- J4 B• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 2 j) E' C- x3 s6 N; F' }! D7 j
simultaneously;
1 \0 y& ^. S7 ^; e) B9 Z6 C; A. X w7 B' K• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build : A0 [: L! z0 J
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; $ [; a0 x$ |# T
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and ' T4 A. k0 u3 d/ v3 y" s, S
• Superior negotiation skills.
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1 @# K: \. }3 j% _2 | Required Professional Designation / Certification
! ^; B! D% k" T. F• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. , S1 X# u3 E, u* ^4 }: s% H, M4 q$ O+ [
' } ]( R, s: ]& s% m# |Required Experience 0 U. `# t& @: D4 K
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; ) K. R9 ~6 @- [
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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1 k+ B! q7 Z+ `• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, 3 v# {: k& Q1 i$ @, C& Y7 h
Networking and Fundraising; 4 I1 F, z9 I9 ~
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting * L) ?+ R6 X$ w! v* O. {; [# @
and financial statements; and , Q: Q1 f+ ^6 [6 e
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women ' |; q- ~4 d3 |( U, p
centered perspective.
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, ?7 z, [0 _) y) X7 mTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
0 M+ R# N( H6 k& ]: B. U7 B# W' kYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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