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Executive Director for Literacy Unlimited (April 15, 2023)

Overview:

Reporting to the President of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director plans, directs and coordinates operational activities at the highest level of management according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. She/he displays positive leadership for the overall well-being of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Foster effective teamwork with the Board of Directors and staff
• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision, strategic plan, and long-term financial plan to guide the organization
• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization
• Act as liaison between staff and board/ committees, fostering positive relations, providing reports as needed, and supporting the orientation of new board members.
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization’s activities
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization at the local and provincial level
• Manage the Annual General Meeting process

Operational planning and management

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on a regular basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate
• Monitor program execution and standards
• Establish mechanisms for evaluating program impact
• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects
• Optimize the use of technology to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery and operations.

Human resources planning and management

• Establish a positive, inclusive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery
• Recruit and hire qualified staff and ensure proper screening
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job descriptions for all staff
• Ensure clear patterns of authority, responsibility, accountability and communication with staff
• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review
• Ensure on-going training and professional development opportunities are made available to staff
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance

Financial planning and management

• Develop and maintain annual budget with support of the Treasurer
• Regularly monitor revenues and expenditures against budget and make adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor cash flow of the organization
• Work with the Board/committees to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization
• Define the case for support for donors and funders and identify, describe, and quantify projects to support requests to funders
• Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund-raising plans and write funding proposals as appropriate
• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed

Community relations/advocacy

• Act as a spokesperson for the organization and represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile
• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization
• Build and sustain good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
• Explore, and where feasible, build strategic partnerships that will advance the interests of the organization

Marketing and Communications

• Supervise development, execution and evaluation of a communications and marketing plan
• Raise visibility and promote the services of the organization
• Coordinate Direct Mail Campaign
• Design and coordinate production of promotional material
• Write media announcements

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of business practices
• Act in accordance with the highest ethical standards
• Build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally
• Foster teamwork and work collaboratively
• Strong communications skills
• Develop new and unique ways to improve operations and create new opportunities
• Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of volunteers, students or learners and sponsors
• Make clear, timely decisions
• Ability to prioritize
• Think strategically and assess options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment and the vision and values of the organization
• Set goals, create and implement action plans and evaluate progress and results
• Solve problems

Apply

Please send your CV with a cover letter by April 15^th to the Selection Committee at info@literacyunlimited.ca with the subject line: Executive Director Position.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.