Executive Director

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Executive Director Position Overview  
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9 ]1 U; O0 }) _* b# e% ^; wYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
: S8 U% A; M6 z$ G+ }programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
, ?! i/ g" O4 H# W, k+ P  H5 asupport for women and their families.  
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
# b# R+ d' w+ G' U7 \this multi-service agency.  With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
surrounding region.  Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
community the agency serves.   

: U2 @7 @1 t" O5 [/ k. K& E! cYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
& \) R7 O% X9 ?) nthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
. Y, K+ R8 C* F8 Iinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.   

Responsibilities
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1 A1 s3 S/ g" RReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
execution of the YWCA Strategy

- T7 h% v0 i+ s# M8 r5 o$ r8 r+ C. iSpecific responsibilities include:  

  u7 A, m4 r" c* j( P•  Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
; D5 W0 T7 {& Z# z) R7 Ythe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
the Board of Directors;  
•  Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
' c% a) ~, @/ ~. F; u8 ^  v2 \•  Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
; ~+ U# Y, v! ~objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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•  Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;  
5 n% q8 \, j1 t+ r( G) ]•  Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
& o& x  }4 x$ z•  Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
# ?8 ~2 ^& f7 o: t* m9 _changing needs of the organization and community;
•  Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
8 i" Y$ _& \! m) V$ m$ F) o2 ncommitments;
. `& I. A8 x- W2 S•  Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;  
: x6 m( F" S* t, K5 A$ C•  Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
. c/ F3 h3 J, l5 S0 Tselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;  
6 S# [0 U. H$ o) F$ @8 C) ]•  Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 r2 Z, A9 _1 M•  Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
effectively and positively represent the association;
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0 T. \" ~  b  `4 P•  Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;  
6 R  V' b+ a1 b6 e•  Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
5 f- d( H% J  j1 ]! ?  Qperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
7 F, O' Q* V9 ]9 Ethe forthcoming year;  
•  Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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•  Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
Forces.  
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- _0 z3 P6 S( l! U, yRequired Skills & Abilities
•  Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
•  Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
# T7 A5 c9 a  u" Paround decisions, plans and actions;
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
•  Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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1 r0 j* e% Z5 {( F2 M% U  \•  Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
simultaneously;
3 x+ G4 A3 F' h2 }- u+ N•  Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
•  Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
0 k, }  Y" W) z1 r: A0 p+ C# u•  Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
; g& Y0 B7 S5 Q/ \( c•  Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.

/ l5 V- L; _9 c4 fRequired Experience
3 ^2 p# Y4 C) H•  Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
•  Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
abilities;
8 _( f6 p1 p1 a* L+ A•  Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
7 u  L' D" a; A6 U2 LNetworking and Fundraising;
8 t. H' p$ S, W0 g& ~9 ?•  Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
8 x! O+ T2 S, F, Rand financial statements; and
•  Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
2 X, I- B5 B. w' u/ kcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
# b0 t+ K, b* e2 o3 s' ]YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com

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