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Executive Director Position Overview 7 J! I3 V: O- L0 l1 E+ p
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
* L( F1 P# R7 W8 x- `choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new - P8 F2 Y+ C/ q$ W
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
$ |' _, I. q+ [( X; Jsupport for women and their families. 0 y. D3 {, z+ ?
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
" J- A" k C' V$ jthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
' s7 j; [* p3 A9 L) O" ?# ethis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
, v& y: [ L( y2 e6 _7 f% ZEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
' K0 R' M7 ]7 }" I& dsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
/ A' ]# L) D% Q6 GEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
5 F( r; Z/ \3 J) kcommunity the agency serves. * t6 L$ y2 D S: _+ k5 k
( t3 U: `5 T" v# b0 Z) K+ RYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring ; m( D5 H- S; C5 [9 l
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, ( \2 r* Q4 K6 Y# D# w. y
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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Responsibilities : d7 B6 V( O& T" S2 T. X
2 |" f; ~. ~9 b2 jReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include:
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4 C* v' Z$ s0 e0 D+ k• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
: z0 Z% A: g' H8 z Ythe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
1 m+ f3 u5 @0 |' x1 v1 M1 uthe Board of Directors; . _8 u' j/ K7 ^/ w; ^( s, Y
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations ( U3 n* ?7 Q" u0 Z7 D; [% @
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
B" _9 Y4 X% R# v% E+ B" }7 Fenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 6 k3 I4 Z, K* ?* G
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
3 w( B- F Z5 E- Gobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by [( ]. ]& g- Z. O' O& N: w5 ~
the board;
) _6 Y& G1 {1 A2 u7 x1 ^. T1 S• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; 1 |4 j/ c1 S% Z. [$ S# r' t' o
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
1 j+ J+ V V3 C& nthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
# y! f; B/ W8 k* i' z+ V$ D• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
_ q3 i2 _( U4 nchanging needs of the organization and community; % L# ? e9 }+ p
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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1 v, u; u) c; m+ \0 f8 C+ l1 B1 w• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; % ^5 u5 G$ u3 [# p( k
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
: v) D# l. e; b/ \( Iselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
9 ]3 R! q8 v: m) V6 o: A5 t9 @• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
% b6 K5 \8 T2 Z; s, m• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 6 V' x& J2 G) y0 j
effectively and positively represent the association;
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring * l2 n8 }9 H& q _. U4 o ?7 a
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; ! N+ w8 I" N! P6 s. n; x( L) d
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal / ~7 q" e! S3 E3 w5 w
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED . S0 R: q1 E4 L2 j8 m! o
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
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YWCA Canada; and
1 J7 h% k+ D7 `& E+ m, _9 }• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities * I- l8 A4 I& ^0 X% j
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; & i& N' e0 M D+ B
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus % Y1 N: j, g$ o3 k$ w
around decisions, plans and actions;
6 F* ~: d2 [+ ~; Q2 x Z4 X( b• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; " I! P$ u( @* ?" l* \; a5 Y
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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5 ^" O4 [- d7 | S• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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: E8 F/ H7 r' Y- J8 b( L• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 7 H* r1 D7 g" a, G/ s8 V3 X- A
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; 3 {* z% W l; N
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 9 w2 a3 F( x) }; z7 D+ R
• Superior negotiation skills. ) D/ H0 a" L T @6 i+ C6 Y
9 e1 @& J. A+ R1 |& m1 ^5 _ Required Professional Designation / Certification 9 `; b6 j# g& k/ W, |/ K
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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! n3 G% Z- p5 WRequired Experience
- i4 x% D7 g/ e: z• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; 9 x8 C* O7 |- @0 x" h% A* T
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation 7 c& h, v x9 F# T- @1 }
abilities;
0 S" e U$ |, |• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
- ^" m- i, t0 BNetworking and Fundraising;
! L) ^3 m2 ]9 Q• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ' ~- f1 x1 I2 c/ O
and financial statements; and
5 t9 y+ f; e1 w) P# k4 y• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
9 C. s- O+ G0 n( L& z+ bcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: . t) A4 _- b- Z1 }& L( u& v2 v* r& V
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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