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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 " N& B M9 o: e) u7 t) L
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
! s/ z/ h7 r: |0 Kprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
6 l8 ^! E$ U" Y* v3 G$ `% h/ msupport for women and their families.
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/ [ l; R8 ^& L+ x" t$ ~: j# _$ tThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
6 t& d: O/ O, }0 {0 i' Bthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead % i& D. t/ k% q6 f5 K
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA 2 V- z6 n2 ]( R% Y5 z6 \
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
. s6 n2 b9 {4 f. v" ^, f! ]surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA , \: Y6 h: `$ i- t- O7 J
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 7 ~- h9 e, B, X: y& Y2 A
community the agency serves. " f4 x- s- z, @& s2 {" ~
5 h( H% z5 _- }/ u8 a; U8 o/ v; YYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring & [. N9 Y4 ~2 S, p4 I; J
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, + x9 C$ y8 R1 \. h
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 1 Z& s! n% G! D- J4 M- d) f
1 u8 d% F! C7 iResponsibilities
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' X" A7 t4 o6 Z) P1 HReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
1 p, l: L5 v$ Y$ yexecution of the YWCA Strategy 1 K* q$ X H* F5 a$ A' _
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Specific responsibilities include:
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9 X% `- @) M5 W9 f• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
$ Y" I9 A/ b# N Q5 ythe YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by 2 w2 E# [: m- e) a7 U7 o# }
the Board of Directors;
; q1 n9 U2 v4 R! x# B• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations 4 ]7 X7 G8 A; c! m8 S, o" x$ p
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to ! H2 ^9 }! |: o6 k' W
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
. i# |- n" B+ I: C% S3 h' m- j• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and . F, E, y( e5 h& v- \4 X
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by ! h: S0 s, n) g6 t6 `: K
the board; - }) s; E( T, b* k; x
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; ) b# g9 Q0 S( r
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
: e$ U: g: i3 X2 B; o$ ]) C3 Ithe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; * w5 [& N" U2 ?; h v' y
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the ) W, n5 Y' r0 x: F5 \3 U
changing needs of the organization and community; 9 @- }4 p* ]$ ?4 ]
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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) A6 R; V! K, y/ c7 O/ v! E• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; ! L+ \+ m. a4 c0 C& b: a3 r& \
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 2 E1 r* n i9 a2 E- R1 C! S
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; ( S! z" S6 _- O
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; # h% G% F# C. K! |) m# e
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to + _' I% |% _& ]" Q7 k6 `1 c
effectively and positively represent the association; : ]! x" o# z' {# Q3 \
% O4 L F* Y0 P3 |• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
! B0 j( s$ T' ?' ^0 z b! J; A: Tthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;
M7 |- W" J- _% F0 o* K6 c• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal * {6 R8 C6 k# L" }/ m! ^
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical ) Y, C" l6 C' u$ t8 ]6 r2 e8 K' B3 ^
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of 3 O. q6 ?- T8 O: w
YWCA Canada; and
# H4 ]% ^" N" ~8 Z) ]2 q( K• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task 0 C6 ]& m) @3 Y1 z
Forces. & x, K- I9 F& h1 X: w: f4 y/ S
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Required Skills & Abilities
0 g0 C* Y7 S) v2 i2 [1 t2 |6 Y• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; 8 }, q8 [ c5 M" ]9 v
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
9 R" `( I1 H2 P0 l% t6 ^around decisions, plans and actions;
* q6 E+ J- Z8 [: |4 f9 v( G• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; 5 Z/ I; b6 D# Z' b' c2 \" I: `: j4 c8 Q
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable 0 e, _& @% W: [# r! f! l" o( R
and achievable with realistic timeframes; ( o/ i9 P. e& @1 }- O, ^) B
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
# J% ]% Z( Q# R) ?$ M7 ^simultaneously;
3 F& _) f, O: x% c• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
0 S! N3 B2 L! _( J. ^: M5 Jrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
( t; t& \4 G' h M+ B4 p• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
1 J" V& h x4 V. z! q5 F• Superior negotiation skills. ; e* ]* H+ C! b+ q1 g4 b) b% z! o
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
, U; B; C( R; G• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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7 B8 U3 h6 W3 g uRequired Experience 8 C7 O6 X1 Z/ ~
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
1 E) r2 F/ E1 c' L/ y* V6 W/ W. X• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ( V6 ~4 R- U$ a5 P/ g; n
abilities;
' O* p! q$ a& `) r; w M7 o6 K• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, , W' z6 ^8 x2 _6 d) A) ~: N
Networking and Fundraising; 2 |, _) _. q8 q8 w" T% y# Q
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
$ t- h& u7 k i$ K+ w( @and financial statements; and / _3 P5 d& y. ?* S! z8 f
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
. J, `9 @; ~2 R4 d0 F5 Wcentered perspective. , C6 d3 I& v# q1 E# d8 r
' h' J$ Y7 b. lTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
& |5 V# v8 @* t' k T5 Z1 R1 Z8 ZYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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