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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 * S+ p. k7 p6 u4 O, s7 k& P
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new
1 q( T: H; W. L7 Z: }+ U& [3 I% Pprogramming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
; t; H; R2 @7 d: Xsupport for women and their families. # C: Y' K2 z- w4 {% d; K* R
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic : K4 U5 n# {7 s$ L3 R, q
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
. d; e6 G1 U2 P5 H4 Vthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA ( o" p; R+ j) c7 q" I+ Y
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
/ r( S6 R9 Q2 [1 d' w" Hsurrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA 8 a6 { x; \: [1 b
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the
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8 d4 I# o7 t! d0 s" b2 p( zYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring % _' j D/ `' H) L& y5 {
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate, 8 M: ^0 R( m! ^2 C2 A
innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. ' A: n- ~4 S* C% Z+ Z
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Responsibilities & ]9 C i2 Z6 a0 G$ H
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and : m2 h; z& n* s" Y% B O5 B. n
execution of the YWCA Strategy : y* ~3 a$ W* ?5 ?6 O
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Specific responsibilities include: ! n, H& @# L: @0 z
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 1 {4 [8 @: l+ c; U; |3 W9 \, W
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 ( D8 y4 x' J4 j7 H
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
! S3 H+ r1 x8 H" {% Q H1 Uenable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
4 Z; {4 f7 ?) d( U& H" n4 ~• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
: o$ Z1 N K. N& o5 pobjectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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2 ~; g" \ o" M# \+ I0 H3 C: l• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget; 9 k, n, s$ a: {* k; ^: I1 E$ E" y7 e
• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion * G V! B3 v1 @4 @% I
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; 9 ]2 h, g. J: N2 C2 t
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the - g3 p3 r4 _/ M2 U ~1 V
changing needs of the organization and community;
) U. q3 x& J: o5 `9 X• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
/ v; t# p! s- \$ ycommitments; , d+ N; C8 j% j- C! t1 k
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
0 H- N& |8 ^9 X4 W• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
4 h, f* T) Y$ |6 m- Jselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; : H; e1 Z; T x2 i5 S
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
! s$ c! l; _2 Z6 M• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to $ q" \3 p3 t4 }
effectively and positively represent the association;
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5 W8 n0 _2 u& q$ D• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring 8 E) H! h! S9 }4 G; i- x; Y
the implementation of systems to manage these risks;
$ I! w6 t8 G# E4 I• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal " c4 T1 y3 Y3 L7 V% A$ t
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED . V) h( x5 f1 X3 o" \7 D1 B) \; Q
the forthcoming year; - X" R( M$ y4 d1 d9 {, D: f1 Z
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical + U+ G @9 g' v
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of
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. f, {8 |$ Y" [( s1 [• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task ! z3 a( q# M; O# y
Forces. + ~4 r8 x" G. r. X; O! L
+ g1 H% N2 {8 u. k. l# [Required Skills & Abilities 2 z: m F' S' m- d
• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
5 A: t5 T8 T4 I8 i( z, n) o( u• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus ) H; R0 Y J6 t. c5 V4 ^8 I/ E
around decisions, plans and actions; ( [1 s# U9 a/ O
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
& |; [" ` h8 _• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable / V) p( L7 F3 u! n' k }( F
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
' M9 @" L/ H9 j9 b, N& A( e! \/ L• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks
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* m7 ~$ R! [- ^7 n, S4 m' {" w8 d• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
~, i- f9 u( n+ ^( ?+ Zrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; & N x$ v2 C+ t. m1 _7 |7 G
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
6 L1 a- P: q- `' M# t8 n• Superior negotiation skills.
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" H: x% Z2 Q" Q& c& | Required Professional Designation / Certification
7 Z8 u/ W. _+ O+ Q• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. 0 E: T- O2 @3 Q. |
8 n' e7 O! t# d7 t) R5 ARequired Experience ( T7 k2 N# y6 y
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; ' ]/ M/ \4 h# H f& y
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation $ Q, ]6 @% a6 _# L+ T
abilities; - I1 U/ u- q$ W& A. W4 k$ E
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
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• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
9 }1 E9 t9 ?& L3 ^( u* Mand financial statements; and
7 G. q: B9 U' s- z7 O& X- K• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
: R: i" e# K. G: q# a1 dcentered perspective. & i' W" J" c/ I {' ]
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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