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Executive Director Position Overview ) s! w7 U) [( `* x9 A
" A/ e+ ~; U7 G6 kYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
+ C3 p# L. `* Q, e4 D2 `choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new 1 [- t n0 t. f; E1 M2 b
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and 7 b$ ?& `- o) K* q7 I. a* u
support for women and their families. * a3 @* u" y( P/ N. Q1 _. t$ M4 B
- M9 B# W- D; BThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic 2 W8 v. h/ A* I
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
+ n: e c( F& \this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA 9 V3 B4 f( b7 O
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and " g4 I! v# _2 E$ g% p$ S3 V
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA 7 Z/ |- l; `$ J( P/ j: J% @4 C
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 1 v3 b* r% a5 e& ^% G; r) A
community the agency serves.
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4 Z* o. J% o5 S Q; TYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring : ^6 Y+ K. u" F4 t3 Q
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, . {8 ^: V* v9 `( M3 R @* ^
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. ) g1 E D' V: c1 t$ y5 d
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 9 `6 ^3 V9 @; E3 i1 o/ B) C
execution of the YWCA Strategy ' q/ Y/ M0 O2 ]. {9 a* {
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Specific responsibilities include:
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: d2 _3 J5 w* [/ c• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
7 W4 L3 N2 z# Y) }the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
; {, ]6 U% |' T, F D( Q1 u: B7 Wthe Board of Directors; . N' j9 z, G. h6 a
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
8 h' [( E6 G1 U, nincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
0 q) Y1 M8 k: o \. Y! n4 }. qenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; # H4 t; Q; {) ^ [! I' |
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 3 n& V7 `. r- S& b' x0 u
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by , F, c- Q) ?4 {3 X. O5 I
the board;
! J" i8 s& s( @+ F- F8 [• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; . q' O/ S/ e. x% V9 { {
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
: ~3 [4 y x' Q. d) }2 f4 Sthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
: G6 l, ~$ X* G, o! T8 |* u: {• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
! \" l0 n; |" F; h# f; Ochanging needs of the organization and community;
7 y7 p6 C0 n0 n• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue 0 d V8 Q9 n* R) ?: T
commitments;
" G q% G8 {. c• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; . [) _4 ^6 E2 K" f
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
% y. D* b% V' U8 F# E$ sselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
i/ U, h, d3 n• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; . }% ?5 b' h5 ~! _7 v6 L
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
$ c5 R5 J2 k9 k! Q/ P3 u2 B/ Meffectively and positively represent the association; 4 j6 r) X9 a- m7 b3 y- c
( F$ U9 k1 W/ J6 a+ M• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring H% l7 @, d, J) _6 L2 i8 ~
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;
& D" S ~) O3 {! ]4 y% O I$ ^• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 5 _; E, [$ l9 J6 m; k5 g& H
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
5 \. Z- O( r' [the forthcoming year;
6 x& m! h+ f) w* z- s3 {• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
5 c! ?6 Z3 V" h" i6 s) B( @) Lpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of 7 F2 X2 K$ A3 g$ x
YWCA Canada; and * `. a% b- k2 p% z6 {6 c
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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) J% D9 ^% D+ H2 J+ C( NRequired Skills & Abilities 3 \9 J! M1 l% q' H) I6 h) Q
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
- d, X2 _2 l3 z4 N; }# S2 M• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus ) X. P9 ^5 A4 @) C
around decisions, plans and actions; 7 @+ q ^7 S# p# X% B4 W
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
% v& j, z3 n' C& ]4 j& y$ _- M r7 J4 w• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
9 m4 s2 Q" u" g1 a; w* p( ^" ]and achievable with realistic timeframes;
, f/ D" o1 u6 C( ]" J- t• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
: s" b( ?1 P* N% |0 Y# V2 Msimultaneously; 1 M+ S! m9 N, A: ?0 ~9 {
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 0 U8 f/ }9 f" \7 l- T
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
|$ I& ?! x9 K) q; ?: @2 s3 _• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
! p; j2 C8 t: X1 M5 g- ~• Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification 8 a, K: L, r2 i2 Y$ u: O
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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- E/ y( _7 U, V! ~, h! HRequired Experience
) a8 p9 L# k- F& n• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
" D8 ], m8 @" P' B( M9 `* f$ C• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, . I% G; [# u7 ]
Networking and Fundraising;
- R- s8 A% a0 e* H• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting 4 f; ~& I! J% u0 [
and financial statements; and
0 f8 i( ]: e, J1 \/ i3 f• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women ( _3 J0 Y9 [# q. w3 V
centered perspective. ; H8 E+ v: S; u+ r5 L) |( B
; L. S9 N! u5 H, G- j; A* {To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
1 d Y7 X5 A' P) y8 ]YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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