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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
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) f2 r7 A* e ?+ `7 b. i. I( vprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and / i1 F0 W! H$ ^0 J" V9 U: ^' A
support for women and their families.
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic / m# b& Y1 U+ v. G @' f4 E
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
! u- Y1 E4 N% Ythis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA ! @) F+ N4 [6 G3 u! G- k( A
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
+ J; z i! p5 f5 h+ a* Gsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
8 [2 o4 n N+ a# V. D/ c5 \Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the ! A" V* q1 ~3 ?: j5 N- G1 Y" P! h
community the agency serves.
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b, t, l. A' J6 W8 L% Z* K/ pYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
# E. E( O. x3 wthe Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
# ^- r* H' d5 R7 Minnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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Responsibilities
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+ [' T& p* b: [# ^2 Y0 @Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
$ J. p5 u& n' G/ bexecution of the YWCA Strategy
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' t- c. V+ b% m. wSpecific responsibilities include: : {; Q3 ]0 l! k1 F s
* L I$ ]* y6 W! v5 ]• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ' g" A! \; ?$ ]0 Q* w% v
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by 4 l; o" b( m; P- ~" V" z- N
the Board of Directors;
7 m9 H# r7 l2 T0 @• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations 1 K# j }. y6 C+ c
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
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• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 4 ^7 N& W! c% }1 S+ v0 b5 j
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 9 C- o: E8 G! N7 L$ ?6 U2 c' @
the board;
, s" |" F# M) M+ x, O) p+ K* T• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
( ]- i, n$ ]6 G, t; g+ R" h2 M• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion * u' G$ b; ^% [
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; $ ?/ J) {7 Y! w
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the
+ J& u+ g3 o% x0 C6 T9 dchanging needs of the organization and community;
4 Q: x3 v6 b7 V8 N• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue 2 h* C$ s( t4 X& C% C' w! L, z) \% \
commitments; 1 G1 Y* {; C% }; y* O$ g% I
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; % G6 j1 J) W, e7 U+ y: e0 B0 k
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
U. B: k6 n1 d# z( yselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 4 [, z! t. f H: V
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
* X+ Z3 ^& c9 ~, o, Q* |: L• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 0 T+ b( q* ]* ?! o" G* `
effectively and positively represent the association;
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' E7 P9 W; `& t0 y. G/ q1 M. L• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal . Y9 H' f6 Q7 B
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
/ J4 y, j; v! {5 Z* Ithe forthcoming year;
4 D. m1 W5 m3 h O4 v- m• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical % X# g* ~' Z" w/ X0 m7 a
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
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Required Skills & Abilities
+ y/ R1 w& x2 ~& H8 p• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
" i% i# c% e X" F" B: N# ^• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
; a" V. s4 `: G, ]2 Garound decisions, plans and actions;
" Y4 T7 R$ w6 y' k4 h, [• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
0 F, |2 c# \; B1 s& U" Y0 v• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable 8 n# n. _' l) {: r" C n2 d }
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
' B: G4 t7 i; ^. e9 I+ q• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
$ I$ W0 g4 f6 A* f! m& d; orapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
" T4 b( F8 A+ ^ k( h- K' A, |• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
, _8 e8 m3 A* h% \, g# A* M4 w( W7 }) K• Superior negotiation skills.
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Required Professional Designation / Certification % t. ^ |* @' o6 b
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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( F; ~0 F: f* V) ^! R! V0 JRequired Experience 0 T5 e7 r; p S
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
9 \, z& C" W# G' e' D• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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4 Z% ?) K6 \8 r0 h1 o• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, $ E6 ~/ k% @+ o; j5 n& q
Networking and Fundraising;
' g: u( ?9 |8 p6 @/ n) W• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ! q- \% h/ `: H8 \ e( u
and financial statements; and 9 u ]* j8 U# X" u! Y9 ~
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women 4 [# f8 p8 Z! {
centered perspective. / x. k% ? Q7 w4 p( X7 o5 V3 m) J* K
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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