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Executive Director - 19288
Job Description
Key responsibilities will include:
- Plan, implement and evaluate programs and services to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and Board priorities.
- Monitor program delivery and quality, ensuring adequate staffing and resources and participating in volunteer recruitment as needed.
- Maintain strong relationships and communication with families, volunteers, community partners and agencies servicing people with special needs.
- Provide strategic leadership to secure, lead and develop staff to foster growth and succession planning.
- Embrace a positive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Develop and manage the budget, monitor cash flow and ensure financial stability and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities including grants and direct fundraising initiatives.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial and program reports for Board meetings.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the organization, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies to enhance the organization's mission and impact.
- Establish and maintain relationships with related agencies, funders, interested donors and families.
- Strengthen community partnerships and enhance the organization's visibility and reputation.
- Act as ambassador of the organization and its various programs to external audiences.
- A Bachelor's degree or Masters in Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Business or related field.
- Strong advocacy skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families and volunteers.
- A minimum of 5-10 years in a similar leadership position.
- Previous experience/interest in developing programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning, program development and outcome evaluation.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate and meet deadlines effectively.
- The targeted salary is $90,000 to $100,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Excellent work/life balance, positive work culture and opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of program participants.
Meet Your Recruiter
Barry Milne
CPA, CGA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Senior HR, Finance, Executive Search
Drawing on over a decade of senior recruitment experience, Barry specializes in placing top talent in senior finance, human resources and executive search. His passion to stay on the cutting edge of business development leads him to exceptional candidates who drive his clients’ organizations toward new heights. A professional accountant with more than 20 years in senior leadership positions, Barry knows exactly who his clients need to build strong teams and propel their organizations forward.
Barry partners with his clients with a highly consultative approach to help them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability. He purposefully places candidates in positions where they are bound to succeed. Frequently, satisfied candidates refer others to Barry because of the rewarding experience they had with him.
Barry is a member of CPA Manitoba and has served on the boards and audit committees of a number of public and private companies. In his free time, Barry enjoys adventure travel with his family, mountain hiking, stand-up paddling, great food and wine with friends and watching a good movie.