Position: Executive Director
Organization: Green Venture
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Organization: Green Venture
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Job
Description
Executive Director
Description
Executive Director
Overall
responsibility
responsibility
The
Executive Director is responsible for
Executive Director is responsible for
all aspects of administration, planning,
leadership, staffing, daily operation and financial management of Green
Venture. Reporting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis, the Executive
Director is available to Board members, staff and partners as required. Work is
conducted in accordance with the bylaws, mission, goals, objectives, policies
and procedures set forth by the Board of Directors and all applicable
legislation, regulations and standards.
Key
areas of responsibility
areas of responsibility
- Provide
leadership and planning expertise. - Supervise
all aspects of day to day operations including human resource and
financial management functions. - Secure
funding and support for program development and operations. - Manage
partner, stakeholder and community relations. - Ensure
that all program and contractual goals are attained.
Reports
to
Board of Directors
to
Board of Directors
Detailed
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Leadership
and Planning
and Planning
- Develop
goals for achieving the vision for the organization with the Board of
Directors. - Develop
long and short-term plans and appropriate strategies to implement these
plans with the Board of Directors and staff. - Monitor
the community, political environment, and resources to take advantage of
new opportunities for program development and partnerships. - Develop
and implement regular reviews and evaluations of programs; work to
strengthen existing programs. - Coordinate
appropriate reporting concerning Green Venture goals and program/project
accomplishments as required by the Board of Directors, partners, staff and
funders.
Day
to Day Operations
to Day Operations
- Ensure
establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures for effective
operations to ensure program quality. - Ensure
appropriate maintenance of Green Venture facilities/offices and equipment. - Establish
appropriate budget planning and financial monitoring mechanisms,
collaborating with Board of Directors and staff to facilitate effective
program and budget management. - Establish
adequate information systems (i.e. computer systems). - Establish
mechanisms for appropriate administrative support to the Board of
Directors.
Human
Resource Management
Resource Management
- Facilitate
organizational processes to enhance effective communication and to support
effective working relationships among staff. - Promote
an inclusive working environment where equity and diversity are supported. - Establish
appropriate policies and procedures for effective and efficient personnel
management. - Manage
paid personnel including hiring/contracting, review, discipline or release
of staff. - Facilitate
staff orientation, training and development.
Funding
- In
collaboration with staff and Board of Directors, take measures to ensure
sufficient financial resources to fulfill program/project goals. - Coordinate
the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with
ongoing funders and with potential new funders including preparation of
required reports. - Identify
and explore potential new funding sources. - Coordinate
preparation and submission of funding proposals.
Partner,
Stakeholder and Community Relations
Stakeholder and Community Relations
- Work
with the Board of Directors and staff to ensure strong and effective
relations with new and existing partners including proper reporting of
activities. - Liaise
with municipal, government, local businesses, community organizations and
groups to facilitate effective relationships. - Facilitate
media relations and act as a media spokesperson. - Facilitate
promotion of programs and projects in the community. - Promote
identification of key environmental issues and work with the staff and
Board of Directors to develop strategies to respond to public concerns. - Ensure
concerns from customers and the public are dealt with in a timely fashion.
Minimum
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- A
post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant
field. - Minimum
3-5 years management and financial administrative experience with proven
supervisory skills; experience in the not-for-profit sector preferred. - Proven
and demonstrable leadership skills, including team and consensus building
as part of a professional multi-disciplinary team. - Experience
with strategic and program planning. - Demonstrated
proficiency with Windows Office Suite and Google for Non-Profits. - Ability
to deal with financial and personnel matters in a confidential, ethical
and professional manner. - Effective
interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. - Excellent
English oral and written communications skills. Fluency in French (oral
and written) an asset. - Experience
speaking comfortably with the public and with the media.
ASSETS
- Ability
to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment. - Initiative,
good judgment, high ethical standards. - Familiarity
with or activity in not-for-profit organizations. - Experience
in community based social marketing and environmental issues and programs.
Health
& Safety
& Safety
- As
a worker, supervisor, and employer, the Executive Director works jointly
with the organization’s Health & Safety Representatives, staff, and
the Board of Directors on Health & Safety matters. - Responsible
for implementing Health & Safety programs and ensuring all staff,
interns, coops, and other placements/staff are properly trained on Health
& Safety issues. - Provide
organizational Health & Safety training as directed. - Take
responsibility for personal health and safety insofar as he or she is
able. - Work
in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
Terms
of Employment
of Employment
- This
is a permanent position, with a review by the Board of Directors at the
end of a 6-month probationary period. - The
Executive Director works a standard 35-hour work week, but will often work
evenings, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate activities such as
meetings, workshops and representing the organization at public events. - The
Executive Director usually works in an office environment, but the mission
of the organization may require spending time in non-standard workplaces. - $55,000
– $70,000 - 3
weeks starting vacation - Benefits
package
*Please
note: Green Venture relies on funding from various agencies and partners to
carry out our daily activities. Funding availability and source may have
influence on the activities and responsibilities of the Executive Director.
note: Green Venture relies on funding from various agencies and partners to
carry out our daily activities. Funding availability and source may have
influence on the activities and responsibilities of the Executive Director.
TO
APPLY
APPLY
If
you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter
(in one document) to Kevin Hunt at:
hr @greenventure.ca*
by Friday August 19th, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST).
you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter
(in one document) to Kevin Hunt at:
hr @greenventure.ca*
by Friday August 19th, 2016 at 5:00 pm (EST).
Green
Venture is committed to providing safe environments for children. All
applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks, including
Criminal Record Checks and an extensive review process.
Venture is committed to providing safe environments for children. All
applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks, including
Criminal Record Checks and an extensive review process.
We
thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
No
phone calls please. Green Venture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
phone calls please. Green Venture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.