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Executive Director Position Overview # x/ x" m3 l; G& S# _/ a9 k
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YWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and * o2 H0 ~2 ^, t4 |) m
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new # t" S7 K. C' A% R
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
- {) B9 F+ p" H. v* @( asupport for women and their families. & X$ B9 x& {9 ~. _. M0 v5 x
, H; J! `) @% }4 mThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic
: t4 E* e; a% A9 _. x$ Q& zthinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
! ~, U0 B; C2 o( Qthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA - q7 i; [, Y; S7 V3 Y1 e
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and # t; y1 \: H. p
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA `* J& L7 t8 O9 g
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the , O+ ^; j- j8 W" B' S Y4 i
community the agency serves. ! \5 R; n. ~4 a+ h! y# F
' P, P6 h' n" e( {YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring
8 r. m2 N, N- L0 E6 @the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
3 d: Y/ G# H0 `) g! [4 Q ~4 vinnovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. $ O7 Y! o0 a) F
" l5 l6 A4 Y7 F/ SResponsibilities
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~0 H2 N/ ^7 R8 n& a9 `4 `Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 7 A1 H- J# r* ]" i4 S
execution of the YWCA Strategy
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) J3 W0 w. r# O" M7 d! tSpecific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ; G; ]2 @; K) N+ D5 x
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by : p. P% R/ s) D9 g
the Board of Directors; - V* J* X& y+ W V G* e
• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations
0 i0 d c. w! l8 t4 P: F2 t& V: Fincluding financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to & x$ l' k( O4 K; o% }
enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
0 e9 z/ [' y: m; m• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 4 V' Z; \1 X) V W
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by 2 } H* i5 ^6 }+ u: [0 I* J8 G
the board;
! X* a; d- Q' N0 Y+ K6 Q• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
" v% j6 j Z9 d• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
" V4 o- b) u- n+ |1 k2 `the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings;
& n* U1 D+ @( }; ]5 k• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the ( {! ?& E3 s+ z' s1 e3 H3 K5 F" w
changing needs of the organization and community;
" ~0 T) m9 X: I& ? n* A• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue 1 U' u* o9 Y8 D/ U7 r7 E, M
commitments; & L' {0 J9 }& Z% A% t" k0 u
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; : F" R4 e h1 f7 u9 l1 K& D! b
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
& E+ Z @$ P7 H. V, C1 Z0 c% Cselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
) T6 N+ q& F1 U, z$ b7 W# O- o• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
9 E- C' D6 B) x: Q$ Q• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to * m/ d$ @6 o o" I3 z, E9 l1 q6 M. ]
effectively and positively represent the association;
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& v7 t* Q9 T* E# q, O R• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
$ @: X, x3 [3 [) m" ?the implementation of systems to manage these risks; 7 U* Y* e1 _; u
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
% y# a( J4 Y J+ ^" E8 Y4 ~% H8 d! Mperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED . A, D6 G6 D! t/ l1 Q1 {/ t5 B
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical # {$ ]6 `+ j6 I+ g
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
- e" t& u2 g, ^9 w$ P- h• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; ' |4 B4 E& |* P j
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
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; N$ }' V* q! e! {4 Y/ T• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; 1 X+ q9 `- `0 ?9 R3 W" ?. y% S9 c
• 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 7 f6 \5 G$ L& Y2 ]* _/ m' n5 P
simultaneously; 6 O6 C+ |/ [! U8 j" g- m/ \% F
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build ! u4 }. e- ]! V
rapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
. y5 j* X7 }6 K! |) x• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and ; P8 \( {6 g' \$ S4 G4 C
• Superior negotiation skills. 0 e* R1 u- |+ ?1 l1 P$ Y
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Required Professional Designation / Certification # m9 r1 Y% V8 _; H2 C) e
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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7 ?% q: ]& E+ ^7 I7 ^ d! H2 KRequired Experience
0 B7 E$ H8 n% b% P8 E; K• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
4 H+ J! O6 s) o• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation 8 {* Y7 x* U. Y1 N
abilities;
5 L( z1 U7 F1 m; T! B• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations,
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• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting
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• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women / r* t6 L2 E" A8 y6 C
centered perspective.
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" V, L; e' |- tTo apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
4 O+ ?( f9 @% p) k" FYWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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