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Executive Director Position Overview $ F9 \$ F0 G7 d( R; @) f
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
4 e5 I9 P2 W+ j, E! Schoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new . f+ ^: Q9 @+ P. `) M; X
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
" u: Z5 C3 q5 `9 `8 y$ L9 W2 lsupport for women and their families.
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* R9 N2 X1 U9 ]' eThe 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 $8 million, YWCA 1 ~# p% S, a( J" X1 @7 y
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
* g& o1 C3 G9 E4 }surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA & C G7 D1 V! O9 l% b# I+ O
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the 1 d7 g( B5 @' _* e3 w7 B5 {2 I
community the agency serves. 9 {+ b: b; f P4 q, m7 F% Z
S# J2 V" I2 oYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring 7 p7 m; a) n% G q4 w
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, ! O" E6 m5 x w0 K$ e0 f
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. 3 V' s% P. m. J, y, }) p9 y$ C
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Responsibilities ) X# w* t8 R3 M$ i$ P
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and
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Specific responsibilities include:
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( a. a5 V& ~: C" N• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of % b% F/ k1 Y2 u( d* i8 _- q) D o
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by % r6 Q# k+ G! Y& d
the Board of Directors;
# t: J2 D7 L9 ?• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
' e" [* ]/ `% K* aincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to ) W2 N' z; g4 H) B" v! m3 R
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities; ' W5 L2 a- n6 k
• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
% R& B; g! T8 Pobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 9 j4 F# o: e5 v) D6 \+ y
the board; $ [5 q: t% A; m4 N
• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
! I# W w1 M4 Y% I$ K• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion 2 T3 |& c4 n5 y+ ?1 I
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; % i1 o* O1 [# |7 t
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the 4 j) f7 F$ g# }- @; \
changing needs of the organization and community; 8 Q/ Z$ @9 J/ m! [2 z) q% j6 p
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
* B( u) [6 E* T# B# fcommitments;
8 p" _ a( s+ i2 ~* o- D• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; $ j' z b. k# I. Q' y6 o. Z
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 9 K8 ? H- C/ G0 l, s
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
0 m( a% r! S; W3 D. N3 d ?• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
) S! f- x) A* c% n8 m/ ? p• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
; [- \: P4 R& q+ d |4 K8 yeffectively and positively represent the association; 2 }1 H" A: x; |
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring . m$ w) ?' y8 D. G
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; $ m9 G2 S4 `& }: i8 ?. ?' ?3 s
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal 1 S8 L( l' B9 R& s* R- }% Z# _
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED " {4 G) _' t! `( K* W/ J
the forthcoming year; 7 {( K0 {) ]# T% S1 Q4 H e
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
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YWCA Canada; and 0 J3 x4 i) B- K" ]: s; |
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
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Required Skills & Abilities
/ ^9 A9 {' e6 ]. A3 F, l6 K• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; - Q+ p1 |+ E$ y& F* Z/ o* r
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
7 \0 R) I ], t- Maround decisions, plans and actions;
; p, e0 A8 v1 Z/ V7 E6 T• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; ) ^) u: S' ^5 f$ H9 u7 i
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks 2 {% z' k( r0 _6 X5 \' C7 j
simultaneously; % W9 P9 O% e$ v/ C! A7 h8 y
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
4 T, ^! |4 O3 ]% [# \# p1 Zrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
" o3 [; w3 x0 }# f$ t- @0 I) u8 p6 J• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 4 a2 T# J u* |5 W* m
• Superior negotiation skills. 8 r) y8 v+ k) h) B4 |
! w! ^4 `, x% n4 L' r' n/ ], j L) h Required Professional Designation / Certification 1 ]! I1 a: N4 f9 X, y% d. |
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. # Q# M5 E- E7 y
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Required Experience 0 R2 A! a" w' I( o% p2 l
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; : p# ~; N) t( n, O
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
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. r$ F5 l) b! P( }/ [/ H• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting 9 { W. L2 P( ?# m: Y, B
and financial statements; and
) U+ ]( F! A1 ]' P% V2 q4 r0 a• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
! V8 m& I5 V+ v; K2 y* xcentered perspective. 6 ]: F: I/ d) }! |% `
5 `# R( V& ^2 h5 sTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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