Summit Search Group is proud to partner with Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS) to find their next Executive Director. SFRS is a not-for-profit organization, offering support for children, youth, families, and adults with diverse abilities with a wide range of services from prevention to early/intensive intervention, covering the life span from prenatal to adulthood. SFRS services have been CARF accredited since 2009.
This role will be based on-site at their main office in Sooke, BC. As well as their additional locations in Colwood and Langford.
Role & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Chairperson, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for managing all aspects of the organization’s internal operations and outward facing activities, ensuring the organization remains aligned with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities and goals established by the Board.
The ED represents the Society to other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, regulatory bodies and the general public. The ED plans, manages and administers all Society programs and services directly or through a management team. Administration is consistent with Board approved policies, goals and objectives, and in accordance with legal, statutory, constitutional, and other requirements. The key ED responsibility areas include:
Administration and Financial Management
- Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further the Strategic Plan.
- Responsible for securing and administering project grants, government contracts and other sources of funding.
- Monitors contract compliance and timely reporting.
- Ensures the Society’s financial viability by overseeing budgets, expenditures, accounting and auditing in conjunction with the Finance Manager and the Board Treasurer.
- Reports regularly to the Board of Directors regarding issues and policies related to operations.
- Maintains a high level of operational practices that comply with social service accreditation standards
Communications and Public Relations
- Responsible for developing community, media and inter-agency relationships to effectively promote the programs, events and activities of the Society.
- Represents the Society to funders, other agencies, civic and community groups.
- Communicates clearly within the organization about operational, policy or strategic changes and directions.
- Oversees the maintenance of Website information and other print or electronic communications internally and externally.
Program Development and Administration
- Develop plans and programs that are consistent with the SFRS Mission to address identified community needs.
- Encourages innovative, cost-effective programs to address circumstances, demographics, and economies as required.
- Consults with Program Managers on the development and delivery of SFRS programs and services.
- Fosters a team approach in the delivery of all programs and services.
- Is knowledgeable about developments and trends in the fields of community enrichment, family and children’s services, youth and diversity affirming services.
- Supervises all funding proposals and applications for Provincial, Federal, and other sources of funding.
Human Resources Management
- The ED retains the right to advise on decisions relating to recruitment, retention and release of staff. The ED may make final decisions if deemed necessary.
- Ensures that an effective management team is in place.
- Maintains a workplace culture that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse staff.
- Encourages staff and volunteer development and learning.
- Reviews regular performance planning and evaluation processes for all staff.
- Manages employee related problems in a timely, fair and equitable manner.
- Advises the Board and the HR Committee regarding personnel related policies, activities, status changes or problems.
- Responsible as the Program Manager for SFRS Neighbourhood House program/s and Thrift Shop social enterprise.
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent training/experience in Social Sciences, Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in program and staff management and administration.
- Experience administering a not-for-profit organization or similar social services organization would be ideal.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with funders, community, and a board of directors.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and inclusively with a diverse client base.
- Practical fundraising experience would be an asset, as well as familiarity with a unionized work environment.
- Experience in the delivery of family resource programs that may include child development and education, youth or seniors’ issues, first line counselling and/or special needs services
- Knowledge of the local client base and cultural diversity
- Strong oral, written and computer literacy skills.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, public; observes established channels of communication.
- Respect for diversity
- Dependability
- Excellent communicator and motivator
- Inclusive decision maker
- Team builder
- Integrity and honesty
- Proactive and future-focused
- Empathic and supportive
- Commitment to fostering a positive organization culture
- Commitment to providing diversity affirming services
To apply, please submit your resume to this posting or email it directly to [email protected]. Please note only qualified individuals will be contacted.
Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
