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Executive Director Position Overview 1 n8 R# [& i) b% S; E2 g$ Z- r: r
& b1 P _! I: U/ P& N0 }( W/ `YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and
" h S: l1 V. W* G! }+ pchoice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new w# N/ o4 [+ z. [3 h. o: B
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
4 X8 L" ?% l# x% `; D& bsupport for women and their families. : l9 t( \% B6 J1 j, K2 @
* Q2 r$ T9 d* N+ P- H% w; `The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
* K7 Q- h: i, M( q. l4 Xthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead . l0 I* t) G3 k$ d
this multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA . H2 h& c6 p5 P3 u
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and 9 Y$ r& C) s* {3 v
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA ; e. Y5 C2 S# x* S; `1 \) o
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
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innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team.
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, S$ a/ }% k$ r4 {2 E0 @- AResponsibilities ! n9 X1 u% M' m6 F1 _% G
* G9 G" m. h7 b( M _' rReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 0 f/ J: M" G* j3 i( N0 s
execution of the YWCA Strategy 2 i: I; T9 E3 l, m) o1 p L- S, d
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Specific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 5 N& z2 A0 c: ?8 ~' T$ e# c9 l
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 # o4 k ^$ A" H
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to " G8 o# d, p/ @$ f: q
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
. f' {5 Y) ]: k7 e• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 1 M1 Y% J2 E- w9 T/ c
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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: y# q) }5 n9 M• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
" b9 S+ P* c8 R2 @% e1 e8 Q• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
. Z# i( O% c7 R- Qthe development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; . G. e9 d$ F8 ?; i# {* ]$ ^# I
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the 6 f4 `7 M- f* B! n: ?2 X" O
changing needs of the organization and community;
" ]% t! T# ?0 x8 z6 M• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
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• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; ; A# p; F( b* H% p; x
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective 8 n6 c& N" P x r. d" ~
selection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
( Y n" U' D, B. u4 Z, m• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
# e) W. o, A/ g" H6 ^0 Z• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to
5 s* Z" e; K+ c, [3 \% ieffectively and positively represent the association;
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' ?9 S. M1 M/ U8 e/ R• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring 8 H9 x$ {8 z$ h3 T
the implementation of systems to manage these risks; 0 q" f( k. H5 `4 N+ c
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal " b1 W, ]( k% S- _3 f, m
performance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED
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I5 ~3 ?1 z; C0 Q! M" M8 [• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
. H& c, f$ T2 u: t' P6 N6 t% Vpractices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of - s; I, z. M+ ^' s5 g
YWCA Canada; and
1 W1 f$ l4 i) _( f# _# A, I• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task
4 p9 g( W8 E) ^# f; e8 @6 S4 VForces.
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Required Skills & Abilities
! T( j; s/ Y: j+ w5 ]8 h3 C; ]; j• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; , t% [0 ~9 I" ]9 [. L
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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. M3 ]$ M! e$ g6 D2 ~• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
9 Y, U9 K7 G& M• 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
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• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build 2 K0 ] Y7 s* V: a
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; 5 U$ @! P% w+ l; k+ \$ Q7 m9 K
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and - P) N4 e& N5 D: r1 y
• Superior negotiation skills. + L* B' |+ @9 J+ |2 _1 s$ _
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Required Professional Designation / Certification
2 z! N$ q) i: u• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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Required Experience * ?2 Y ]/ W& k& a- z
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations; 0 E3 U- n4 k* \
• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation ! d+ E0 h; n0 D( m2 E& _
abilities; 3 h4 A5 D4 K E' s, ]0 Q
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
: P w, j/ X+ ~# |5 A4 vNetworking and Fundraising;
2 ]% ]' \! j! ~• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ) |; |/ Y# i5 t- F/ R. C6 Y3 n d
and financial statements; and
; X" R% b" E8 M. K$ J• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women $ Q4 ~6 P# @3 c9 Q. [& ~
centered perspective.
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' p1 h' e. V" d5 X0 F+ nTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
0 y& G! N) j6 x% w P* @YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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