As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic leader, fundraiser, and creative thinker with a passion for community, program delivery, building relationships, and team engagement.
The Executive Director (ED) of Veith House will work with the Board of Directors (BoD) to establish and execute major goals and objectives for the organization in direct relation to the organization’s mission to act as a resource to community. The ED will lead, direct, and guide the activities and evolution of the organization. A primary function of the ED will be to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of all organizational operations and update or change processes as required. The ED will work with staff members to coordinate major activities.
The ED will be responsible for hiring staff and employee evaluations. As a representative of the organization, the ED will liaise with regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters as well as the general public.
Qualifications:
● University Degree in a related field or clearly stated equivalency
● 3-5 years’ experience or clearly stated equivalency working with diverse communities experiencing social barriers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/voluntary organizations
● Strong program development skills and a history of project management
● Experience in management of staff and the application of policies and procedures in the day to day operations of an organization
● A deep and abiding commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, and a cultivated ability to apply an anti-oppressive lens and framework to community development, team leadership, project management, program design and delivery, and relationship building and repair
● The ability to work collaboratively and develop consensus among a diverse range of partners and constituency groups
● Proven community development skills
● Awareness of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
● Big-picture thinker, open to suggesting and pursuing non-traditional avenues for Veith House
● Proven networking skills
● Experience in fundraising and grant writing
● Comfortable working with financial management processes and instruments
● Knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation and applicable voluntary sector organizations including: employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety. Charities, taxation, CPP, IA, EI, MSI etc.
Competencies:
If selected for an interview, the applicant will be expected to speak to some of the following
● Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
● Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
● Creative Thinker: Demonstrated ability to navigate and pursue non-traditional avenues. Encourage and nurture an innovative mindset within the organization.
● Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
● Nurture Team Engagement: Collaborate effectively with staff to set goals, resolve conflicts and make decisions that enhance the effectiveness of the organization through team cohesion.
● Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
● Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are informed, timely and in the best interest of the organization.
● Plan: Experiment with strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans and evaluate the process.
● Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify root causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
● Think Strategically: Assess options and actions based on changing trends and conditions in the environment as well as the vision and values of the organization.
Veith House recognizes the value of a representative workforce. Our goal is to be a workplace that is representative of the community we serve. Indigenous community members, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ community members, and diverse populations are encouraged to apply. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they are a member of an equity-seeking community.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Interviews will be held until a suitable candidate is found. Anticipated start date is May 1st, 2023, pending successful candidate availability. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Return Resume & Cover Letter to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Veith House
3115 Veith Street
Halifax, NS B3K 3G9
Email: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-23
Expected start date: 2024-10-15
