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Executive Director Position Overview
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5 h+ \' S2 V* y$ u2 u- pYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
0 A2 X1 `" T( S. p. B3 Ochoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
" [; R& N1 m: g' \. i4 Xprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and + V; r! u5 o+ ]+ K( T) G2 c
support for women and their families. + ]! b* l6 L: f; I7 v: G! Z( Q+ F
6 z1 k7 ?/ c4 N: }3 E' O/ gThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
% ~3 f* C& D/ [# j3 L5 E5 X4 A ithinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
1 V( O) |9 W* R' Q9 [& |9 x0 Vthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA # v! z/ Z* i6 @" R/ _
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
, \3 M. k8 I1 k! |surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
- q$ }8 A4 ?& ?( o. ^Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the / v, ^. f; {5 e- R. r; l# p( m! y# L
community the agency serves. 1 D6 K( \3 H4 N" C s4 X
; ?9 l3 }$ _1 v8 T& \* O% ~! _YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 U1 |4 P4 ~8 C" A- h% Kthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
! _# U7 @, c# R8 s6 l4 e0 E" }7 jinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 7 \) j6 A K# D" I4 Q' D q
+ X' i8 F% l, [Responsibilities
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, B9 d2 ~6 F, ]' yReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and ) Q4 g( o& ? H$ n& \0 g
execution of the YWCA Strategy . x2 r/ i( h* Q1 r
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Specific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 7 a. I6 ?4 A: w+ I0 T6 p
the 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 : z( H' X" m: `/ G2 Y. P
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to : X$ ?& q9 h: K5 p0 V: Z
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; ! R) H$ k1 c. Y9 W
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 0 I" K- G7 @3 x! {% v$ t
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 3 q6 n1 |7 G# G
the board; % Q9 D l! ^2 w. _6 v3 T7 D
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; ' r: I. I- { I' R
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
/ M& b) v* B" q& s" j3 u1 ]$ B8 H& Nthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; , R3 `7 \2 G2 o( _. V d# ]/ z
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the `! D; J4 ?' A2 ^- `
changing needs of the organization and community;
3 p Q/ u( E+ f5 v• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue + o0 |+ I+ u+ F; ]+ Y
commitments;
% ]4 N2 f9 j. }8 X; K* U" W: W1 `# I• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; 0 d! h' P1 K E+ ?$ _0 e! a
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective , V1 p) t% c" _
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 5 o: v, V, G1 i9 h) y, \
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; 2 c0 v3 k2 |0 c8 r3 P& j; Y3 r
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring - Q# r- k, s/ z1 o! e) ^
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;
; W$ C1 c' G. s5 K- v, M. a: H• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal ! n$ Y" X0 J- {
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED 0 E: v! ~ H: F) H N, u
the forthcoming year; - s/ Z. @4 A* I( R2 i# N
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical ) j0 J# c- k/ [
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of ! R! n6 @5 f" z
YWCA Canada; and + T+ ]5 c5 z2 l6 v' s8 V, c
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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# D0 f/ p6 P: O# W& s0 a0 DRequired Skills & Abilities ; {5 W, C& D) Y* `" s3 `
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
, u+ e- v4 a) F1 S; Z% [• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus : |% a- r0 l7 i0 C1 k8 f
around decisions, plans and actions; 9 E& O+ L `$ f: p! d0 G3 n. F
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
& e% |1 Z) {- v1 G& w) j0 b• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
T' C: D$ R! ]7 K: o8 q- {# f yand achievable with realistic timeframes;
" p8 a' _- @! s4 l% t9 D1 t• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 3 ~/ N7 B K* `+ g ?
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
1 n, K4 K5 g9 v3 L• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and . N5 }9 D; z& @
• Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification % d! d! ?" H* D& J1 P$ N
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. ; i6 z7 i! g4 A/ R; h% c9 F
& E# r, M P( Q( [0 NRequired Experience & p9 m; e1 r' B" ^
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; / M8 o0 S$ m: d/ P
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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" q Z" o! F3 x. B- f+ Z" t9 J: C$ `• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, ! Q" ^( a6 R2 R
Networking and Fundraising; # o$ T: c* `; Z- c' |2 P
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
* J6 j$ @4 V4 _( B8 hcentered perspective. ; e- F- {: {( d1 z) ? V
3 H% U9 E& b3 z9 zTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
* S4 z9 }7 S: D9 A/ f: P# KYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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