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Executive Director Position Overview $ u4 F/ O" y1 ?
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
2 I* ?4 w+ I% ?8 @) Pchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new 1 e# e& h/ W: [2 ~4 w) x4 f
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and " G; M: G4 y2 C% M+ V* {
support for women and their families. 2 K2 N) @- x" `5 U9 |
/ l3 v* P$ t$ V- yThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic : g3 q7 h4 j# g: w6 q8 p
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead & g5 ]2 Q' R6 P9 R3 Z8 L/ C
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
+ D$ u" W, d; v4 m. B0 h) K# ^" UEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and ' X/ k0 c a+ V/ g& V; ~3 U% R' {9 l
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
+ E3 ]+ ~7 [5 f+ _Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 0 |) E4 E- _7 B* p$ `2 h7 n
community the agency serves.
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' Q$ d7 T0 G6 X: VYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
9 t, N5 U$ s( P/ Y' Bthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 2 ]( \% w$ s/ x5 C
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. ) J4 L0 M' R/ U p
. F7 y; R( C( yResponsibilities 9 c I. v; ^8 I0 J& G$ B! \
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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: $ {1 H4 X" w) x$ { {$ e
1 A- H! t, x$ Q# y* m• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
3 B) Q% N/ h0 a/ w1 [0 S4 K- t, ]the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by . c& _" D" X" m: z( i7 R
the Board of Directors; % U' k) n2 a' L% r( g0 V/ F, S1 ~
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
+ a4 o( Q' ?- O; U: b+ h4 iincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
$ B& _1 P" L, _( _# V2 z9 Tenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 8 k* T- M3 I! |
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 1 n! M' F+ T: t. }' S
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 5 P% ]3 b' q. M6 X, W4 s9 r
the board; ! t1 {9 u# D1 M/ ^
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
5 k; o1 B) b1 K8 C1 N/ `( B, D U• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion 7 R8 g- [% v6 M, p7 m- `9 R
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; ! w0 o6 i# U( @: h* m. L1 i S/ o
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the & \ y e0 B3 P$ A
changing needs of the organization and community; # u, S9 v. Q/ E: Q
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue 8 y1 q+ M) W0 Q
commitments;
f! j& C5 k3 I& i% x• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; * G3 A1 ~) l0 I( j1 a. Y7 q E: v; b
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 7 i, G" p a) P9 h( r
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
" U% w) f& U4 Y* ?5 n2 y• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
' j0 a: z/ x$ @8 [$ ]. W+ m% A• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
' z7 u! ]6 X8 weffectively and positively represent the association;
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R! f) _5 c2 T0 b/ T• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
- R! I. ?- ]3 b! L# Fthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;
+ I# g9 M6 a. u• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal ( ?0 e& a/ O2 l: s" \3 \# D0 B
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
8 \+ c/ _8 @- R! C, L* L7 q( V" tthe forthcoming year; 1 W0 {* N A) ?, A7 e7 n
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical & ]0 A7 y) @* R$ m/ \7 b
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of 5 f% y$ J3 u+ T
YWCA Canada; and ' M; p* V2 R/ Q0 }
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task 8 H' B( L/ N) G0 ?6 M
Forces.
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Required Skills & Abilities 4 y4 H# q# q: O, N
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; " [1 I5 @3 u) @
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ e6 ?7 C4 T7 U E2 Z) oaround decisions, plans and actions;
, i; [4 _' l n& W; H% K• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; ' l, s: _ ?/ F' v- s9 u
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable 1 B1 t$ y7 `$ q& j! s
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
; m) T; n5 |( i% ?% O) @• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
% p8 U- g. d2 N+ C8 A dsimultaneously;
& I3 h c, I' {2 i' m; }. E+ v• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
8 [7 |3 U5 {( prapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; 2 X* v) ^* U/ O. p
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
& @7 D0 p |0 ~# [9 f( c• Superior negotiation skills. * I6 i' g" Q0 S
# P5 i: i( \1 M8 ~. S4 _0 k+ w Required Professional Designation / Certification ! m/ N& O& ~& _2 T5 u) X% l5 x& P
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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- e: b6 |# j+ v7 n3 ^7 `Required Experience ) s4 s5 K4 o5 o" d/ f1 y
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
1 D, s# G, S5 b6 o' T• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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" d, v- C# P- f7 {1 I. g1 y• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
& H' {" [4 K/ tNetworking and Fundraising; / _- l/ {. o. G. C
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
+ e M6 t$ S3 a% L* O; ?* zand financial statements; and " U5 Q9 P" s$ G
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women ! T# q1 F8 X% n/ K: C0 R
centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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