Organization: Ottawa EcoTalent Network (OETN)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
The OETN mobilizes pro bono talent to achieve a sustainable Ottawa by
linking environmental expertise and knowledge with the project needs
of local not-for-profit groups. With a keen board of directors and a
small but growing pool of participating advisors, the OETN has already
made substantial contributions to a number of important local
initiatives. The OETN is now ready to move beyond pilot phase to more
broad-based operation.
Salary: $55,000
Starting Date: mid-June 2015
Location: The OETN office will be located in a new workspace hub in a
thriving central Ottawa neighbourhood, giving the ED opportunity for
daily contact with other environmental organizations in a
collaborative setting.
Role:
The Executive Director (ED) will be a pivotal player for ensuring the
growth and success of this new organization. Critical roles are to
inform and attract a diverse range of not-for-profit clients to the
services of the OETN, expand the network of advisors, facilitate
matching advisors with client projects, help develop and implement a
plan for longer-term financial sustainability, and carry out
administrative functions of organization. The ED will be the first
employee of the OETN. It is not anticipated that there will be other
employees, at least in the initial years of operation, and the
responsibilities will, therefore, be varied and broad. The ED will
have the support of an engaged and experienced board with a commitment
to work-life balance. But they must relish the responsibilities and
the opportunities to help build an organization from the ground up and
be dynamic, independent, innovative and entrepreneurial.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
• Lead the marketing to attract environmental projects, network these
projects with the Advisors, and manage the overall process to promote
a successful outcome
• Participate with the Board of Directors in further development of a
vision, and strategic plan and help implement a dynamic, responsive
OETN
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization
• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the
organization’s community profile
Operational management
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Develop an operational plan that will include outreach, evaluation,
sustainability and fundraising which incorporates goals and objectives
that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations
of its clients, Board and funders
Program management
• Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the
organization’s programs and services
• Ensure that the services offered by the organization contribute to
the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the
organization
Financial management
• Lead fundraising activities
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved
budget and report monthly
• Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a
comprehensive budget
Community networking
• Lead the development of more formal working relationships/agreements
with post-secondary institutions
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements
with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations
to help achieve the goals of the organization
• As website manager carry out this and other social
media/communications functions
Qualifications
Education
• University/college degree in a related field
Knowledge, skills, experience and abilities
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to
not-for-profit/ voluntary organizations
• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating
to the mission of the organization
• Knowledge and experience in financial management
• Knowledge and experience in organizational development and project management
• Have interest, skills, and abilities to work with people of all ages
be they Board members, Advisors, lead contacts of projects, and
community collaborators.
• Ability to work independently yet collaborate with volunteer Board
and other volunteers
Bilingualism and several years’ experience with a not-for-profit
/voluntary organization would be an asset.
Please submit applications by May 1 to:
raird@ncf.ca
We appreciate your understanding that we will only be contacting
applicants selected for an interview.
