Halton Environmental Network,Executive Director Jobs in Canada

Position: Executive Director
Organization: Halton Environmental Network
Location: Oakville, Ontario

Reporting
to:
Board of Directors
Hours: 4 days/week (32 hours max) including some evenings and weekends
Salary: $30,000 – $40,000 (commensurate with experience)
Term: Permanent, contingent on a

vailable funding
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park Community & Cultural Centre 2302
Bridge Road, Oakville, ON

OVERVIEW

Halton
Environmental Network (HEN) is a non-profit network of approximately 50
environmental groups, committees, and organizations operating in Halton Region.
HEN’s mission is to support and enhance the capacity of its member groups and
facilitate communication, cooperation, and action. HEN is currently seeking a
visionary Executive Director who is enthusiastic about the environment and can
move HEN forward into a leadership position in the environmental field in
Halton Region.

KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop,
plan, implement, and sustain the strategic plan with the direction of the
Board
Initiate,
develop and implement projects and programs as appropriate under the
strategic plan
Develop
and implement the fundraising plan for long-term financial sustainability
Build
relationships with current and potential stakeholders in the non-profit,
private, and government sectors, including member groups, donors and
sponsors, and project partners
Oversee
major projects led by HEN, including participating on their respective
Steering Committees and project reporting
Recruit,
train, manage, and evaluate staff and volunteers; including administrative
activities
Represent
HEN at community events and manage all communications (e.g. social media,
newsletter) with the public and stakeholders
Plan,
develop, and publish HEN’s annual publication of the Halton Enviro Guide
Oversee
finances including supporting the annual audit and budget approval

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
2 years’ managerial experience (preferably in the non-profit sector)
Proven
leadership and project management experience leading small or mid-scale
projects
Prior
experience and/or knowledge of strategic planning
Past
fundraising experience and understanding of various grant and sponsorship
opportunities
Demonstrated
experience in networking and building stakeholder relationships
Excellent
written and oral communications skills
Broad
interest in the environment
Ability
and willingness to travel through Halton Region as required
Strong
proficiencies in MS Office, WordPress, and social media platforms