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Executive Director Position Overview 3 `$ q. Q, c% U1 {
+ o& \7 H5 O1 t9 N# }' _* O9 Z. m1 qYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and - Z3 T4 J# l/ M# f
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
* i. a! O) ^5 R7 o+ S" ~" vprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and & E: V8 Y& z T9 B: m% v
support for women and their families. ; ?2 D: r/ e8 i
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic : E# P4 P+ h7 \9 n7 X
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
7 X, j( D6 V: sthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
- h, z3 k2 Z; k- HEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
; b1 i" Q, j4 G$ r9 r* v0 _# csurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
- H( T$ B7 a4 q1 s' G! x7 D. TEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
4 T m7 f0 W) W1 Jcommunity the agency serves.
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring # k- T2 N$ H( H2 C" m Q2 @6 ?
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 0 j, ?% [5 f5 M( Q
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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% l4 _0 S6 U$ hResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and * _/ U2 x% G `$ q$ F \
execution of the YWCA Strategy 7 [! F" y9 B, y$ O9 S8 n- d
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Specific responsibilities include:
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, {0 m( a" a; M' g* {• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ! N. ]2 w! ]9 U( m; d) ~
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by
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• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations & C% |5 R5 t& f# `+ r- \' b. P
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to 7 ~/ u- V: O% |2 U
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; - t Z1 v6 s% W, N3 ]
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and ) F$ m( ~' }7 N2 t" `
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;
J D+ u+ c- ^* O4 G" A• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion * ?/ v7 j" Y. L
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; 8 f+ z/ V0 q' B5 \
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
5 S8 X' j: r: }, w! bchanging needs of the organization and community; 2 J$ r r! d: b
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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3 a% Q- E8 g: W$ ?' [1 j• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
7 W: Q8 }5 F4 j+ P• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective " g: v( W) ]5 s$ q3 m7 z$ X8 @
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
+ \ J5 l# A8 n& H( J( Z- {• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
( M) O- L" Q! j w• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
* ]( B d! ~2 jeffectively and positively represent the association;
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' N: ]. y" z- A3 V• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring " B/ J( C. ?8 P6 v( D9 o
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; ; f" o1 Q: e5 D
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
; I- s( K. Y2 Y, z: Iperformance 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
+ [/ j6 W; [8 F% N0 Y4 Ppractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of ; \9 [ `5 m! R# J
YWCA Canada; and
, r2 z, Y O) g( g& v% X• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task ( `! e0 }1 g8 \' a1 G- M; m0 P L
Forces. + a" {) D3 q9 p, ]/ Q- m7 [5 }
/ `6 j* I0 f L; i! G( HRequired Skills & Abilities
( L+ e+ [. E% M _: p7 [# E' H• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
+ Y6 Y" _7 d3 y; S/ A& z• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
$ i1 f, z) p1 U% f" g9 faround decisions, plans and actions; 7 U( H, U5 m4 w8 H( M4 w# o
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; 4 }$ m" K/ f8 ~4 a! y4 K% K
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable & @, V( h( _" f6 [! b4 y4 H
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
9 \ v% O8 p* _9 @3 T5 X: S2 S5 Q8 L• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks , U! Y+ n2 y! ?3 C0 Z9 U
simultaneously; % k+ R6 \8 R% s
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
7 W; b! m( Z/ S: Lrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; / Z2 T: V$ y% d+ q. a2 V- C
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
; ?7 B6 b8 a& M0 U# Q• Superior negotiation skills. " _0 |" ?$ F' b1 B
% x! g6 z9 v' ^/ s! V Required Professional Designation / Certification
* Z6 i9 A' V9 f8 w; d' W' k; R• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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# @3 i& e) Z4 J! e: VRequired Experience 9 s4 f" C/ H% a7 C3 x( [
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
5 f8 Z% y( |, E$ b9 x# }• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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" b# h6 g- s, e7 H/ K• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, 8 R# X+ `4 B2 C/ M, j
Networking and Fundraising;
$ C) P$ ^' k! \* {9 x( U" O• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
: [* w2 q* ^2 U' P8 v) fand financial statements; and 6 H. N5 l8 H- x% G( T8 R
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women ( J, G, X. w/ ?5 s2 C2 \( `! N
centered perspective. 9 t8 t; m% i# q' ]$ _1 ~
( H+ z4 ] D1 w8 TTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: ' T; i% a9 ^" b8 |5 M# |8 }$ X
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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