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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
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programming and campaigns that continue to create leadership opportunities, advocacy and
4 k2 d0 O* Z9 T5 N+ qsupport for women and their families.
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The successful Executive Director (ED) will combine a woman centered perspective, strategic 3 ^. v4 S4 u. J* F/ C
thinking and be both enthusiastic and an outstanding communicator / relationship builder to lead
* i( U# d/ k. M) S! O& n6 Qthis multi-service agency. With over 200 staff and an operating budget of $8 million, YWCA # i' c2 U) ~- s4 g: d
Edmonton often acts as a catalyst for developing innovative services within the City and
1 [" Y. m( [: H' {surrounding region. Through generous support from a variety of funders and donors, YWCA , M @2 t X/ x9 w
Edmonton annually assists over 9,000 people with programming that reflects the diversity of the % x& h0 e2 X# w x/ L7 h- d5 v
community the agency serves.
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" D4 z) n6 N9 y5 z% f* h5 W7 WYWCA Edmonton is passionate about responding to the needs of our community, and ensuring # z! @3 e2 q+ B+ U# f- T, C/ |
the Association remains relevant to those we serve and is searching for an equally passionate,
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Responsibilities
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' e0 r7 K+ F8 n9 n# \1 k* kReporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for development, evolution and $ R6 O$ e7 |9 ^( q: q! i
execution of the YWCA Strategy 9 |( J8 w6 \, c6 Z, @
% [0 v9 v& {. }5 m0 v% nSpecific responsibilities include:
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• Providing leadership, general supervision, management and control of the operations of ; Q+ Y/ @- ~: p+ c. k7 r
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
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enable the Board to exercise their responsibilities;
8 {; F1 X3 o" r) w5 \7 \• Contributing to the development and achievement of the 1 -3 year operational plan and
- p4 s0 R: Q2 ^9 w! oobjectives 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;
. f& c. R5 [# D5 B4 }. I e• Nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and community organizations to champion * k }4 E- n0 Y: \$ J1 R5 M
the development, implementation and successful execution of YWCA service offerings; , Z+ F1 v; M+ ^2 D3 V5 Y
• Reviewing existing policies and programs to recommend new or revise to meet the 6 V* b9 q1 b7 T: s! p4 u
changing needs of the organization and community; 7 A4 M% K5 A/ B
• Identifying, qualifying and initiating opportunities to meet the current and growth revenue
8 ~. p5 x; P0 k3 `1 K: }commitments;
# h9 Y) }1 l$ M" q: ^: t1 b• Overseeing contract negotiation with various stakeholders; 2 ^ _4 w& I) M- l) I
• Fostering an environment of fair treatment of employees and volunteers through effective
+ C) f% `- r* j+ v8 P, d! cselection, development, motivation, retention and appraisal systems; 7 |2 F% U6 _3 Y0 F, ^" @/ n
• Encouraging the development of high-performance team members motivated to succeed;
% Y* N, v# q) l% F8 A0 D3 [2 H• Enhancing the public imagine and working relationship within our community to 7 w8 p( G1 [% m2 P
effectively and positively represent the association; 1 S; a8 ?. \3 {, ]/ g0 f8 f
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• Identifying the YWCA’s principle risks, reviewing those risks with the Board, and ensuring
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• Establishing, in conjunction with the Board Chair and Board, an annual list of personal
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• Conducting affairs of the YWCA in accordance with the commonly accepted ethical
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• Acting as an Ex-Officio member of the Board, all Board Committees and Board Task ' m8 \" m7 Y( `2 R
Forces. 5 v9 z; h1 e0 E. c
: K8 v" Y. D# a. nRequired Skills & Abilities
/ b2 Y( L/ @" J7 @. N) N! @& D• Ability to develop and understand organizational goals, objectives and operations; ; @ h( ~$ @8 p4 \7 O: C0 b/ i" A* O
• Ability to construct a convincing business case, express it clearly and gain consensus
4 T2 P9 U' D' S$ Paround decisions, plans and actions;
8 S5 D3 D% x1 L; b. H: I• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; . [/ [8 Y6 ?* n+ S- u
• Ability to manage and translate objectives into actions, which are specific, measurable
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' ?$ F1 j* T2 T• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor a significant number of functions / tasks ) P- a9 _& M. E; u# n
simultaneously; $ B) Y. L7 g2 Z- R) a; D
• Interpersonal Skills – Exceptional listening and communication skills and ability to build
7 R2 K8 |& E. R8 ~- Z' x1 nrapport with stakeholders and diverse audiences in a variety of settings;
8 E' T, m o' @: n$ e3 i% |• Experience leading and empowering individuals to become star performers; and
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Required Professional Designation / Certification # Q7 Q. u/ r$ n% S
• Post secondary degree or equivalent experience.
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7 D+ Y; y+ n0 O* n4 q0 fRequired Experience
3 g: N$ f. Q: V5 R Y: ?• Minimum of 10 years experience managing multi-service non-profit organizations;
/ C4 w& D5 ?8 `9 `0 A+ O; J( n• Strong knowledge of government contracts and demonstrated negotiation 5 R; Z+ t# z" `* Y/ K; G
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• 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
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To apply, in strict confidence, please forward your resume to:
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