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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 ( Z/ g) K0 h4 F! m' `
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new 8 b% b9 i) W- q9 U
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
1 A4 h8 t7 O3 W: L0 Psupport for women and their families. : L! G" p# N3 r, C3 f
5 h% y) T( `' b4 {) x6 SThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
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this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
% @0 T2 M' K9 B" {8 }Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
6 }$ ]$ ?" q; s% r; O7 M( d/ s1 nsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA 7 e) q) d! b8 U! r
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 ' |- }/ U' H* {2 T u2 N D+ g
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, . j; ?# @: l) z. ?# @& X: {: n
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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1 ^, q( V! g$ O& OResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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7 u, t+ E6 D: c8 Q$ ISpecific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of
$ L4 z- H1 p( `5 {& Ithe 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 0 V& ?6 J$ Y7 q
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 ) c7 y7 e: ?5 H, D
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by ' O# J+ ]% n$ v3 E$ _/ q
the board; ; I( L c1 m/ b8 H! {# f
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
8 P# C- x/ \) g• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
w) F% w* T& `8 B4 bthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
" X- }3 J" J' ~' X• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the ( O8 Z+ i1 T7 |
changing needs of the organization and community;
1 N2 I; Z3 Q( b) q G• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
8 |; [$ X5 r$ M K/ ^5 Dcommitments;
' h+ q. L. [ A; q1 c• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
% y' `/ b, N% {' w0 ?$ G; t• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
7 x" A7 h+ s# o% }; q* G2 Lselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
: S3 R0 C& d5 x; {1 \; m! P5 q• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
0 C) R( L2 n4 _3 ~$ _* N8 S, f8 S- j• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
5 Z0 u. J5 Q9 W7 L0 seffectively and positively represent the association;
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring + _7 v: b* V9 Y2 A7 O. q
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; . y; U" T; ^3 U0 ~
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal ! d& d2 N- b# W$ h# I
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 # _9 F% P4 q4 c! M
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
" A% g( g6 D) c# Y3 p& V# s8 i• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
& e9 D- O; r! e, q2 y# Y• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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2 @1 H# D6 w" `: W0 p/ v• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; / j z- L! D* H% p
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable 0 y m2 V% y' w
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
2 U4 A; p. T1 X$ Q• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 9 i T8 t U5 A. A8 X
simultaneously; 6 C% _8 e# d+ ~6 ? ]' V
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
4 Z1 I& i8 p1 E2 ?# |& e8 urapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
4 d% f# s* X1 B# }• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 3 _7 q2 s6 D9 y, X5 a/ M
• Superior negotiation skills. ; L% e( G h6 G- C
/ c$ G5 X! L- u3 T' v Required Professional Designation / Certification
* {( A/ K$ D, ^4 m• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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9 s& Z3 N2 q9 B2 [Required Experience 8 x" j& u% D) q% r
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
* C- w$ I$ ?0 V J1 D• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ; B2 y' Q3 e. F" w4 Y/ l# R1 V' k4 E" r
abilities;
1 i! h) H- r& q* y• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
: R/ K! ]3 Z8 f% hNetworking and Fundraising;
# w! L8 {' ~ k7 X8 Q n0 H• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
) J( u+ u6 @2 o9 D6 z: f; Land financial statements; and 9 Y" z# F7 m* _
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
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: U+ C9 |, ], r+ q6 l3 E/ u4 iTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: / C. Z1 B; Y# @( {: f
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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