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Executive Director Position Overview 2 p8 G0 f9 ?6 @% U1 _" M
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
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programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and 0 l) W* F/ G# D( J/ s
support for women and their families. , L$ \2 P3 J y, ?
2 g# c. {7 v" o, q9 lThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
- K3 J: H" P! I8 u4 s2 L4 ^4 cthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
, N8 Y4 @5 q& g H) b1 }this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
8 Q$ Y4 P" o; V& }1 D* F& LEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and : {8 z7 k# }% D' w5 M5 X
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA ) F" i" p# G# z0 G9 q* |
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring - K0 n3 R3 V N1 r; o. x+ r
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
. `! {" U; ~/ c+ O/ yinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 6 J; N# m4 Y8 P# m8 W
execution of the YWCA Strategy 5 C0 d! Y, T3 D
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Specific responsibilities include:
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$ F. u8 Z. I# `6 {" u• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of , c' H' W8 R. s5 @( C( k! @
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by 4 M4 y) }( m" L8 n A
the Board of Directors; 0 C: t2 g% s) E/ I. h* l
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations - Y y9 A1 m, c* ?/ E$ d
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to + v, C' x* ~# \8 F# j4 u+ F
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
& ]5 r6 K6 `5 U( r! k• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 1 Y- \8 T8 s6 v9 O% e/ y$ B3 J
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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7 ]& T9 K; P& g: ~' `4 Q d. @4 r) v; }• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; % A' Z7 S* [8 e5 m8 B/ s9 L& Y
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion 2 t \" @5 H7 m& O( g! L
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; ' s' s/ w( }( f' H" @' |. S& n7 l- K
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
2 t$ W# V5 x. l+ a% Y' Mchanging needs of the organization and community; 7 O5 T9 L; W# E, W. T) v
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
3 R& h5 C( q& Scommitments;
/ Z& D7 h9 b# [, m• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
) P% L/ r7 n5 g% x. ?" d; G• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
! j: U, Z0 l% P( t( ^) d+ Vselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
9 T/ T8 i( G9 E' N/ D0 M# f• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; 1 `- ~) @$ v6 `5 s9 o* `
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to # S, q& {! l9 \) h- I7 J7 l
effectively and positively represent the association;
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• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal & R' N# f" l; q; G
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED ( s& T" n- {5 T: r% A1 y7 [8 c' e V
the forthcoming year; : j; o/ u& L: I3 ]
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
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YWCA Canada; and
" v2 `# O7 G" \* K# p6 ]7 l• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
! ~* c* h) f* |% c• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; X: d& t: ]9 M1 q z
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus " @( f- u. y' ]0 a$ [
around decisions, plans and actions;
3 x \( V' X: S7 I6 q• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
5 M/ L% J1 q G• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable . H7 Z. q! [. S* X- ^9 \" m! B
and achievable with realistic timeframes; 5 @+ W& E" g; ]5 k' M) L
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 3 O0 ?( t) N: T- r2 C
simultaneously;
! {6 u/ |5 _7 w( g• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 4 B3 p" G3 V0 \. |' Z* \
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 _7 Y0 H( }* Z6 ^: v( O• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and % {" o: X+ c) e9 V
• Superior negotiation skills. ( J. |. g# y$ o9 T$ P2 i+ R( R
1 t; Y& M0 p: s* e4 N4 k* w Required Professional Designation / Certification
& E: }0 w; G) ?. f8 s3 B• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. & [% E( l* {. k+ ]
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Required Experience
8 n& g" g2 N9 r, Q. x! z• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; + G0 y9 O0 f' k+ n: {: r
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ! \* h- v0 u/ W9 [
abilities;
, v* V3 A, |7 \* N• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, 6 g, d( K$ K7 C* Z
Networking and Fundraising;
) N5 w/ w/ R& s( ?+ X; u( O+ x• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting 7 o- R7 x' K7 A0 m, ~
and financial statements; and
L" A0 F$ _- D% U• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
4 k- v/ l) _# A0 p- ^0 _* i% o; Rcentered perspective. # w% R8 j3 g; F
3 N, L8 E' O" m: j3 N' E4 rTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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