Position: Executive Director
Organization: High Park Nature Centre
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Organization: High Park Nature Centre
Location: Toronto, Ontario
ARE
YOU?
YOU?
- A
visionary leader who seeks to bring out the best in their team and advance
the organization? - Passionate
about the importance of the natural environment, its preservation and
education related to nature? - Experienced
with major fundraising initiatives or capital fundraising campaigns?
ABOUT
US
US
The
High Park Nature Centre is a not-for-profit organization that instills
awareness, understanding and respect for the natural world. We engage children,
youth and families in the stewardship of High Park’s significant natural areas
through hands-on outdoor environmental education. Our year-round programs
inspire park visitors to develop closer connections with nature in their city
and ensure a sustainable future for High Park for generations to come.
High Park Nature Centre is a not-for-profit organization that instills
awareness, understanding and respect for the natural world. We engage children,
youth and families in the stewardship of High Park’s significant natural areas
through hands-on outdoor environmental education. Our year-round programs
inspire park visitors to develop closer connections with nature in their city
and ensure a sustainable future for High Park for generations to come.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The
ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about nature, environmental
education and the stewardship of urban nature with demonstrated success in
leading a non-profit organization and building a diverse funding base. We are
seeking a confident leader who has expertise with fundraising and managing
capital campaigns. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence at
building relationships with stakeholders and government organizations; handling
complex decisions well; prioritizing effectively; solving problems quickly; and
shifting easily between tasks without compromising quality of work.
ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about nature, environmental
education and the stewardship of urban nature with demonstrated success in
leading a non-profit organization and building a diverse funding base. We are
seeking a confident leader who has expertise with fundraising and managing
capital campaigns. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence at
building relationships with stakeholders and government organizations; handling
complex decisions well; prioritizing effectively; solving problems quickly; and
shifting easily between tasks without compromising quality of work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting
under the supervision of the Board of Directors and in close collaboration with
staff and park partners, the Executive Director will be responsible for the
successful leadership and management of the Nature Centre’s operations,
activities and finances, including:
under the supervision of the Board of Directors and in close collaboration with
staff and park partners, the Executive Director will be responsible for the
successful leadership and management of the Nature Centre’s operations,
activities and finances, including:
Financial Management
- Strengthen
the Nature Centre’s financial position to ensure sustainability and
growth; - Soundly
manage the day-to-day financial affairs of the organization; - Set
and track the annual budget; and - Ensure
that revenues and expenses balance on a yearly basis.
Fundraising
- Target
individuals, foundations and other organizations to support capital
projects as well as operational and programming needs; - Write,
manage and report on all grants; - Create
annual “asks” and donation campaigns; and - Donor
stewardship.
Operations
Management
Management
- Ensure
the site is kept in good working order, facilitate repair requests and
day-to-day maintenance of the building; - Manage
grants initiatives and partnerships that will contribute to the
maintenance and development of the Forest School facility.
Communications
and Outreach
and Outreach
- Point
of contact for media; - Develop
and implement communications strategy and plan; - Oversee,
provide and coordinate content for bi-weekly newsletters, social media, press
releases and other communications; and - Produce
Annual Report for organization.
Program
Development and Management
Development and Management
- Lead
development of yearly program plans; - Prepare
seasonal program reports and compile program evaluations; - Actively
participate on Programming Committee; - Build
and cultivate relationships with key supporters of the Nature Centre
including partners, government, users, donors and foundations; - Working
with the Parks, Forestry and Rec on any agreements, repairs and with other
park groups who wish to utilize the Forest School.
Human
Resources
Resources
- Lead
and supervise staff and volunteer programs including, scheduling and
timesheet administration, payroll, performance assessment, training and
development, coaching and advising, assigning work; - Implement
and maintain HR Policies; - Implement
and maintain Health and Safety policies.
Membership
- Oversee
Friends of the High Park Nature Centre membership program.
Governance
- Maintain
records for the organization: Board meeting minutes, registries, contact
lists, by-law and policy documents and other governance documents; - Support
Board recruitment efforts and provide orientation information to new Board
members; and - Organize
AGM with support from Board of Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational
background and work experience in outdoor experiential environmental
education and community-based environmental stewardship; - A
minimum of 5 years of experience in non-profit management, or equivalent
training or experience; - Experience
managing large-scale and capital fundraising campaigns, - Demonstrated
grant writing and financial management skills; - Strong
project management skills and demonstrated leadership abilities; - Marketing,
media and communications experience; - HR
experience in both staff and volunteer management; - Experience
working closely with a Board of Directors to maximize the effectiveness of
both staff and board; - The
ability to work collectively with a team, as well as the ability to work
independently; - Superior
English-language written and verbal communication skills; - Strong
computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, Sumac/FR apps; - Ability
to work flexible and irregular hours (evening meetings and occasional
weekend events).
JOB
DETAILS
DETAILS
This
is a 37.5 hour per week position with regular evening and the occasional
weekend demands (i.e. Board and committee meetings are held in the evenings on
a monthly basis). Compensation will be based on experience. Please send resume
and cover letter to:
rsorys @sympatico.ca*
by March 4, 2016.
is a 37.5 hour per week position with regular evening and the occasional
weekend demands (i.e. Board and committee meetings are held in the evenings on
a monthly basis). Compensation will be based on experience. Please send resume
and cover letter to:
rsorys @sympatico.ca*
by March 4, 2016.
