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Executive Director Position Overview 2 X& x, d4 D2 R/ j+ x, Z% v
5 c$ K- I( x3 q( XYWCA Edmonton has a history of over 100 years shaping a world of equality, opportunity and ; l* }9 d8 `) [
choice for Edmontonians. We are poised for growth, and have recently developed new , b. G, p' W- q, _ F& j# g! n
programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and ) X) i3 P: x$ W, I6 o6 t3 n
support for women and their families. " F* k* E7 Z, p2 k; e
: G! i3 _" |% q# W6 M8 EThe successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic ' X! a3 \5 g9 ~! b- F; o4 L
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
: ?, ?, X" A# T0 K* L/ Fthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA
% `# K% P, v8 c f& j' V; X5 t; iEdmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and % A E: _9 B6 U+ N
surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA
: f. g5 I9 P+ x4 c$ JEdmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the - o1 k+ J4 w9 d! Z/ _
community the agency serves.
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YWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring 2 `4 _2 U- O% w! \0 O
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
: f5 X1 ]$ {1 w% H: X- p+ `innovative and dedicated Executive Director to join our team. $ ]: N6 O% b. z( r! U. g, }( X
0 z7 c+ ~- s) L" ]- l$ I- x' qResponsibilities
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and 4 Z, i* j: K) E0 i- j. Y% l
execution of the YWCA Strategy 4 g* }4 Y; h$ ] G/ e9 Z/ L4 h
' z1 t7 z9 F6 ]& G: {5 }/ l& RSpecific responsibilities include: 4 P! X! c/ ~# h1 X3 @& _
9 K1 A; O4 B N/ K. B5 w• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of 2 i2 v4 X9 H! b9 y+ L9 R% `
the YWCA on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the plans and policies approved by & G( h, K1 {& c, P" R5 p" l
the Board of Directors;
! Y7 H: Q" _' J8 K2 R• Reporting to the board on a timely basis all relevant information regarding operations - A5 v8 I( F3 Z# F! n8 @
including financial, policy and personnel issues and provides information necessary to
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3 K9 _1 q& F& A- l5 x$ I• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and 3 ~9 t# t" [, x
objectives ensuring that the plan is consistent with the strategic directions established by
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• Developing and executing the annual operational and capital budget;
/ E7 R7 e$ A0 Q0 x. z• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion
% h, ?1 s0 L3 V* w& D2 G2 _. w. {the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; 4 B! G$ z2 ^5 g. l8 ?9 Q, B
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the : E' L) F% ?, [: Y# {0 B( F9 j
changing needs of the organization and community; & X9 x6 C- ~) r
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue + d! m/ C, R. h5 N R+ K
commitments; ' s6 t) j8 x4 E& E
• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders;
: ~0 ]1 U6 I. Z% H. D Q9 `, n• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
a6 m) T5 ^" @2 Y5 zselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems;
$ p1 h: I9 ^5 W: O• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed; ! k* f2 a, \6 I2 N
• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 0 S- E. O+ k# h9 U
effectively and positively represent the association;
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7 a! R6 U$ L! T' I* M• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
+ p( M$ S2 Z) m8 q3 b" G% s0 Q. tthe implementation of systems to manage these risks; ! z# Z$ Z! m5 B0 U% Z0 N) H6 s$ `
• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
" B( I1 p9 p* Aperformance objectives (within the context of the strategic plan) to be achieved by the ED 6 H1 h# i& {$ e6 S
the forthcoming year; 2 B* h2 m* ?. i
• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical & k2 n1 _! ~" x) z. {: U) B* v
practices, consistent with the YWCA Vision, Mission and Values and the policies of % O+ n4 p) h7 K7 `' n- U) P1 I
YWCA Canada; and ) ~: D, m& A" x
• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task ; Z' w+ l% V4 \/ I
Forces. & S! S, H# ?" S8 J7 r) [1 D
) q' U& Q" S \+ M8 B' M: zRequired Skills & Abilities
$ w) d) y( w1 ^! J% B• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations;
, H' k8 c* V" N* I; T) x• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus : u& w' z% v& E& i
around decisions, plans and actions; 1 b" M) a" N* A6 |2 Q8 \
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
! M6 S# o( G7 q% Y" i2 q• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable 6 j4 U( L2 t, T z# I
and achievable with realistic timeframes;
' J4 M8 }. K) E9 J& O9 f• 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
6 J; Q t5 |3 I3 O' d5 @2 hrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings; , N; T' V" m! A+ a
• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and 6 j# z6 X4 a6 N9 T; B
• Superior negotiation skills.
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; t# ~! ~, g4 q; y, g Required Professional Designation / Certification ! n' k: R8 \* c/ `7 P. r
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience. ) K8 w! q2 F9 @8 G$ y
1 P2 ?- J2 s4 J$ Y" s' ]+ i! H+ t- uRequired Experience
3 [9 g% l! j9 |( w4 i% s• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
6 L; d$ N& y0 s6 T• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation
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! T* V, v& w' q) b9 Q5 j• Exceptional interpersonal skills including knowledge of Public Relations, 0 k7 k6 h7 U; c" @6 R
Networking and Fundraising; 0 v8 [4 u. i& N3 p
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with risk management, budgeting, forecasting ) ^5 o+ B4 L) r
and financial statements; and , w& w/ x% {) L
• Experience advocating, empowering and championing women and girls from a women
, T- X" [6 W. k' ~( Xcentered perspective.
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to: 2 w e3 V L$ v& I- [, Y# C
YWCAedmonton.recruitment@gmail.com |
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