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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 ; j8 K9 M0 V# k# W
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
6 F. O5 M" O8 W/ g/ i( w! ^' m4 Aprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
+ { |6 x* M1 P" Y4 O; |- dsupport for women and their families. + G' b! c1 S1 [# N, b
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic & a3 F C$ P# C# Y+ t. k
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead & X v2 d$ F9 x$ g- d
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA & `& H* v6 j9 ^$ ?: l/ i% U
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
& B1 g y5 T! }5 {* ]# Zsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA ! ?; g$ |9 ~/ Z& |( j6 c$ m
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 3 i2 N. \7 O; ~7 L& }! B3 W
community the agency serves.
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1 Y7 n4 d* B/ }2 C# oYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring 4 c9 M; }/ E$ i6 [# M! G
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
% u: F6 ]1 O! L8 U* h6 Rinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 7 b! p" y" d7 J5 ^, l* d
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include: 8 d2 a3 z( z# l+ \' o' P, ]
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ( q, i- ]$ ~' \* @8 T* K% h
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
3 L/ h- A4 ?! bthe Board of Directors;
. z {$ n2 @& i• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
, L& X/ f: t% g: O4 H* {9 Kincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to 8 v1 [& H! K1 V) E4 [+ e$ D
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 0 R. s$ V+ {$ p% h7 b; L4 @0 Y+ v
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and * T7 r3 s1 X1 I# V6 M
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by / n3 |( ^( Z3 [: L C* E3 B" u1 F
the board;
1 Y. p8 h4 U* o9 B$ b3 \• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
' p& H; I' [) r• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
( C8 x% b4 d4 l; | gthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
1 R# f3 ~) }; r; p9 y) r• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
! W, F6 {% m- _1 g9 J' w+ e- [8 B' zchanging needs of the organization and community;
/ r9 J; i7 ^& J1 Y• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
4 h/ M7 ~6 a- U• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 9 N' w& D" h- ?2 j' u
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
3 w: Q: \5 o: c) e• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; ' t" Y1 z* `+ c5 C4 b! {6 D" s
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 8 {0 l/ l7 U5 n+ S3 ~
effectively and positively represent the association; - G8 q, t+ T3 d' n
' G- }( M$ ^ Y2 Z• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring - p% Z1 l/ [( C4 G! ^
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;
& d' ~) ?# F3 A! R$ o7 b" ?• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 2 t7 j. i8 ~0 b: }9 ]/ L9 V
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED ! D: N1 v3 B. E& C1 p, X" B- ^
the forthcoming year; " x0 P2 [1 W/ ~; ?' E( Q0 V3 L
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
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• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task : p5 _5 Z/ w9 Z( D
Forces. 7 R; X& D8 @' m5 `5 R
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Required Skills & Abilities
- Y9 A1 O% C j8 s• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 1 D6 q. d) l0 ^0 g5 b
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
4 G0 f7 X& a1 u, L: {5 Garound decisions, plans and actions;
2 Q6 E9 d. ?1 b& m• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
4 w$ l, E/ a2 t* `• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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0 t( M9 x) {. a; I* U# ^• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
]" e) `9 ]- y/ g Frapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
% {2 l" G2 s5 h B( M6 m2 m• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 5 u' _ ^6 x0 z4 w& G
• Superior negotiation skills. 0 b6 M) k5 `8 W% y
. J4 ^0 ?: X/ |$ o) {3 H8 T Required Professional Designation / Certification
0 K' j0 Y2 Z, J- W+ a• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. 7 Y5 e3 W$ I2 H
& ^% C5 [$ Z& p, @Required Experience
; |9 d7 Q3 r0 C1 L1 A6 X5 l• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; 9 P# U) d8 J+ q5 E0 j. J2 k
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation + j7 f% c, f( h) a8 c
abilities;
6 R" ^$ T& q+ d% j+ U/ b% k) a• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
1 Y. u- U1 q1 \+ |Networking and Fundraising;
& M- K% H4 [; I0 w7 T• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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/ e5 }" R% R( O! |0 t• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women 6 {( E- x. A m. v/ x7 z' t6 p
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: % Y! g, i: {' Z; T
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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