Executive Director

Elliot Lake

Education

POSTED: 7 days ago

North Channel Literacy Council

4885

July 31, 2024

42000

Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, business acumen, and a proven track record in project management and business development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and coordinates the organization's activities, projects, policy development and strategic planning- Supports the Board of Directors to develop long-term strategic and annual operating plans and budgets
- Ensures that the mission and objectives of NCLC are being met
- Facilitates the research, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services
- Manages and administers the day-to-day operations of the organization
- Implements board policies and directives within the parameters of legislative and regulatory provisions
- Manages and mitigates risk to NCLC
- Seeks and manages funding for the organization
- Manages the organization's revenues and expenditures to ensure funded projects are being delivered within the approved budgets and accountability frameworks
- Ensures financial policies and procedures are followed across the organization
- Reports to funders in a timely manner
- Liaises with accountants and bookkeepers
- Provides support and information for annual audit
- Manages staff
- Recruits, supervises and supports all staff in a manner consistent with legislation, board policies and best practices
- Works with staff to develop and implement team and individual work plans
- Manages all employee relationships consistent with the provisions of applicable legislation, regulations, funder requirements, standards, board policies, contracts and agreements
- Develops and maintains an effective network of support and partnerships
- Develops and maintains effective, professional relationships with board, staff, funders, other key stakeholders, the media and the public at large
- Develops and maintains strong partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the organization
- Represents NCLC positively on external committees and working groups
- Communicates the mission, mandate and activities to stakeholders and the general public

- Post-secondary degree (asset)
- 1-2 years Management experience
- Experience in working with a board of directors
- Bilingual (preferred)

Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Extensive knowledge and experience in program and project management including operational planning and budgeting, developing funding strategies and proposals, financial monitoring and accountability, program evaluation, personnel management.
- Solid understanding of literacy and essential skills development issues
- Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated leadership in community development, advocacy and policy work.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of sectors, community partners and diverse individuals and groups.
- Superior leadership skills including the ability to lead by example, promote cooperation and teamwork, facilitate communication and information sharing.
- Innovative and creative thinker with highly developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including proposal writing, public speaking and facilitation skills
- High degree of self-initiative to maintain progress and momentum

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving organizational success through strategic planning, business development, and process improvement, we invite you to apply for the Executive Director position.