Black Creek Community Association Looking for Executive Director at Black Creek, BC Full Time

The Black Creek Community Association is seeking an Executive Director, responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization and its facilities, in accordance with the policies & procedures and strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

Primary Competencies:

• Build Relationships – Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the organization’s goals. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance effectiveness.
• Plan – Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Think Strategically – Assess options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.
• Make Decisions – Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively – Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1) Leadership – participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision, mission and strategic plan to guide the organization; act as an advisor to the Board of Directors regarding all aspects of the organization’s activities, issues and trends in the community, and policies that affect the organization; foster effective teamwork between the Board and the E.D. and between the E.D. and staff; represent the organization to enhance its community profile

2) Operational Management – oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization; oversee/direct staff in the planning, implementation and execution of their job role/tasks, ensuring it aligns with the mission/vision of the organization and community need; coordinate staff meetings; plan and manage all Human Resources needs for the organization; support preparation for Board meetings; draft policies for approval by the Board and prepare procedures to implement organizational policies

3) Financial Management – prepare a comprehensive annual budget for Board approval; research new funding sources and write funding proposals to increase revenue needed to cover determined priorities; approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board; administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget; ensure that the Board and the organization carry appropriate and adequate insurance coverage and that terms are understood.

4) Community and Public Relations – communicate with public, media, community stakeholders, clientele and organizational networks to keep them informed of the work, purposes and positions of the organization; promote awareness of the BCCA’s mission and programs; build and maintain good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with all key stakeholders to help achieve the goals of the organization; represent BCCA on committees as appropriate

To be achieved specifically by (but not limited to):

· Identifying new funding opportunities and responding/applying accordingly, and managing all required follow-up reporting for funders

· Managing human resources, IT, and maintenance issues for the facility

· Communicating regularly with staff and Board and community stakeholders to inform, identify issues, resolve problems, and nurture opportunities

The employee must maintain First Aid certification and be willing to obtain a criminal record check. Some remote work is an option.

The E.D. position is currently a part-time position (approximately 20-25hr/wk). Wage will be commensurate with experience.

Please address resume and cover letter to Jerry Griffin (BCCA Chair)

We thank you for your interest; only those who are short-listed will be contacted for interviews.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week

Salary: $25,000.00-$32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
The community centre follows all protocols required by the Provincial Health Office

Expected start date: 2022-06-06