Executive Director
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Executive Director NatureKids BC
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Executive Director
Type: Part-time, permanent
Hours: .6 FTE
Location: North Vancouver, BC
(Some telecommuting negotiable)
Application Deadline: August 12, 2016
Application process: Please submit your cover letter and resumé to opportunities@naturekidsbc.ca with Executive Director in the subject line
We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.
About Us
NatureKids BC (formerly the Young Naturalists’ Club of BC Society) is a grassroots registered charity that helps children get outdoors to explore, play, learn about and take action for nature. We do this through an award-winning network of Nature Clubs that extends across BC. Together with our volunteer club leaders, nature mentors and donors we share a vision of working together to help children develop a love of nature, a lifelong connection to the natural world, and build the environmental literacy and skills to take action for nature.
About the Role
With a fresh brand and a new 3-year strategic plan, NatureKids BC is set to welcome a new Executive Director to lead our organization to the next level of programmatic excellence and financial sustainability. This position comes with passionate co-workers and volunteers, a strong 16-year foundation to build upon and the opportunity to work creatively in a welcoming, flexible environment.
We are seeking a dynamic and exceptional individual possessing a diverse set of skills and competencies to assume the role of part-time Executive Director. As the public face of NatureKids BC and the leader of our strategic and daily operations, the ED is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its vision, mission, plans and financial objectives. Working with creativity, resourcefulness, innovation and inspiration, the Executive Director will pilot our organization along the path to success, creating a generation of BC children who love nature and have the skills, knowledge and motivation to take action for nature.
Key areas of Responsibility
1. Strategic Leadership and Management
You enable NatureKids BC ‘s long-term success through positive and progressive leadership and organizational management. You demonstrate aligned values, good judgment, solid ethics and appropriate care and discretion in all your dealings.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the organization;
• Responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers and responsible for developing staff and volunteer proficiency;
• Foster a climate that attracts, and sustains a diverse staff of top quality people (both paid and volunteer) ensuring they have the resources and support to succeed;
• Coach and motivate staff and volunteers and support emerging leaders to take on greater responsibility;
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulations and to support learning, continuity and growth;
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field;
• Foster and maintain a strong, sustainable and relevant organization;
• Provide strategic guidance, timely reporting and support to the Board of Directors.
2. Fundraising and Revenue Development
Creative and fearless, you are responsible for the co-development and execution of a sustainable business plan that includes various revenue streams and fundraising strategies which together provide a stable financial foundation for the organization’s current programs and enable long-term planning.
• Development and tracking of budgets and financial forecasting;
• Planning and execution of fundraising strategies for various foundation grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships and earned revenue;
• Responsible for tracking internal and externally required performance indicators and generating grant reports;
• Develop and execute strategies to engage and cultivate donors.
3. Relationship Building and Communications
You enable NatureKids BC to consistently achieve more than our size and budget would suggest possible through an extensive network of relationships from members and donors to foundations and community volunteers.
• Foster strong relationships with donors and external stakeholders;
• Build awareness of NatureKids BC through various social media, digital and face-to-face strategies;
• Represent the mission, values, and programs of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public;
• Develop and maintain relationships with other non-profit leaders and looking for partnerships and joint ventures that support both organizations;
• Work personally with leaders in the business and government arena, cultivating long- term strategic partnerships or donor relationships to increase organizational effectiveness.
Key Competencies and Qualifications
You have:
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience working in a non-profit or charitable organization as well as a university degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated success in fundraising including soliciting and closing individual gifts, online fundraising, foundation/government grants and corporate sponsorship;
• Strong values that fit with NatureKids BC’s mission, demonstrated through your work or community involvement to date;
• Proven leadership and project management experience as well as demonstrated experience in networking and building stakeholder relationships;
• Experience in planning, organizing, communications, partnership building, organizational policy and procedures, financial management/ controls;
• Strong computer literacy, digital and social media skills;
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills; good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters;
• Experience working with a large base of volunteers;
• The right attitude: you are a positive team player who thrives in a busy environment, promotes change and is highly functioning in a dynamic work environment;
• Understanding and respect for individual work styles and adapt as required to effectively work with a variety of individuals;
• An understanding of the child and nature movement (essential);
• Practical experience working with children and families and/or in the environmental education field (an asset);
• Must have access to transportation and be willing to undergo a criminal records check.
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