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Executive Director Position Overview & \8 m# i, F# P0 o
* e- \: ?0 b8 j9 J" v& K. p. DYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and 1 h1 i( a; P8 v
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new & _' M3 o5 G/ p
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and ( @. Y# l, _$ V% p
support for women and their families. 6 Z7 p% w& m$ S( P. o: {. S
@" L" D& } N; J7 MThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic & c8 s: H. N# F6 x B* ~
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
% [, t8 w) ?+ lthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
9 T+ I3 v+ J& Z1 k1 S9 _: nEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and . I( T1 r, _% d1 D3 Q7 X) \/ l: a
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
9 l4 V0 d6 T$ k+ j3 X& mEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 5 }/ E( d$ a4 n {& y; f
community the agency serves. 9 n7 f' z M( r9 ^5 J" N
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
2 U; P9 T8 U" Fthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
~# L; I! o1 Winnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 7 N6 x0 S0 P/ V. p/ I+ z
8 P. }. o0 F; X4 AResponsibilities
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h- U6 s0 T+ w+ a7 w) m4 DReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and R4 H8 t5 i4 w9 p5 m) ?
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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Specific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of . x5 m9 Y- X3 U6 W
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by ) c* |5 D' [. x+ K/ u, i1 Y
the Board of Directors; % m1 U; a7 ?: y. w0 f/ C0 |
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations % E! f! y# b) O$ h( U. A5 }
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
L; S( g! Z8 Y( r( }enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; 6 X5 P+ P5 X4 @7 _3 A3 ~0 P8 g- Z6 z
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 5 K4 A% y& D# d
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by ! y8 L" c# M8 X, m
the board; 6 f. B( V, ^* Y2 C: b
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
( {+ I: C4 G* f, U• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
$ r1 Q- ^* `5 L3 @7 y( Ethe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; " ?1 O4 X7 z6 ~- X$ w8 k
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the % m/ E+ B( [; r. T) i! X
changing needs of the organization and community;
3 P4 s0 i: @* m4 ^• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue ' G9 o9 V! Q' n( Z' f) ]' [$ M0 z$ W
commitments;
4 j# o' [7 ^: z1 v• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; $ P( H2 _( Z6 P4 u8 P! P" t; e% ]
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
# B- w2 A8 A" A$ c$ B1 {selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
6 D; t" e; B! F, f8 M• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; : n' }& [2 D- U7 v: E. q; e
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to ! P- M- R6 X: D1 K- i
effectively and positively represent the association;
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* q2 t1 n! A9 n5 I% G! j• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
# [1 \( h6 f- d" Hthe implementation of systems to manage these risks;
- ]$ l3 B' u7 \& @& T+ W( H& {• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal : k& J6 }5 h0 i/ Q& u- H
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
# y2 t+ j/ [1 B! r' xpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of 2 l. B( J6 m8 \. s
YWCA Canada; and
1 v b7 s( ^1 ~4 Z! `! Q. H4 Y• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task - i6 V6 ?9 R6 E, V2 D
Forces.
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Required Skills & Abilities 2 I" n- E. o. {
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; / o t- N1 q$ y6 l1 p Z, P
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
4 P7 H8 y9 X( Oaround decisions, plans and actions; * }1 o8 J% l2 Y+ \$ i$ T
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; ) T, H& L6 |; {
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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( x6 r) N$ @% B• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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8 |/ m5 M* J2 H- \" T! d$ A4 M• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build ; M4 a- ~. q0 w T% m& I
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
. P* V' M3 t6 P* M& a& W9 }• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and $ j, w4 ~( Q2 n0 ^
• Superior negotiation skills. 5 ~5 {7 f) L* M$ W
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Required Professional Designation / Certification : C$ ?. b8 @& V7 K
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. + B) d( _ ]- K4 H
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Required Experience
$ l& \' J+ n' L/ t- c8 m. e• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
# @6 h, F- k2 o7 v0 l• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
. a: X# i% R0 b$ vabilities;
6 w2 u+ b {9 \0 H• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, 3 l; j: j% B' v
Networking and Fundraising;
4 x# C3 \( z" Z" R• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting / U0 R; ?: d5 @# ]* V3 [
and financial statements; and
* D4 [+ ^" n, ?5 p" u• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
, F( G: l) G6 n# T# a6 s- j8 {centered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: - c4 j+ b/ J& W* ^; L1 M
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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