Executive Director Jobs

Gallagher is pleased to partner with the Hinton Friendship Centre in their search for an Executive Director.

The Organization

Hinton Friendship Centre Society is a family true to its Indigenous roots, generous in spirit, and serving the whole community.

The Hinton Friendship Centre Society is an Indigenous non-profit organization that is committed to improving the quality of life of Indigenous people in an urban environment. We strive to develop strength, pride, hope, and mutual respect, through the delivery of programs, services, facilities and community awareness by being respectful of Indigenous teachings.

For more information on Hinton Friendship Centre Society, please visit: https://www.fchinton.com/.

The Opportunity

Reports to: Board of Directors

Direct Reports: Approximately 15

Location: Hinton, AB

Mandate

The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the organization, including fundraising, financial oversight and management, staff leadership and management, program sustainability and growth, and community relationships. The Hinton Friendship Centre (HFC) works with local health care providers, social service providers and other community partners to provide pathways to uplift, empower, and support urban Indigenous people through healthy, happy and culturally connected spaces within our community.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversees the daily operations and staff and serves as executive level management for all programs;
• Leverages funding relationships and community partnerships to drive increased service delivery; and
• Directs and shapes systems to promote an organizational culture that supports continuous improvement;
• Utilizes technology to improve processes, report metrics, and deliver value to funders and the community.
• Directs the development and implementation of strategic goals, vision, performance measures, strategies, policies, and initiatives;
• Fosters a culture of teamwork and efficiency with a strong sense of doing the right thing for each client;

First Year Deliverables / Measures of Success

Success in the first year will be determined by the candidate’s ability to:

• Gain trust and support from our team and board of directors.
• Establish good relationships within our Community;
• Create new ways to raise funds and manage strategic financials; and
• Facilitate and finalize the strategic planning;

Candidate Profile

The Ideal Candidate:

For this important role, the HFC seeks a credible, unifying people leader who is deeply committed to the success of the organization. Candidates should bring strength in external relations and internal management with an ability to balance the two. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Experience:

• Experience in community outreach and relationship building;
• Volunteer management; and
• Ability to negotiate agreements with funders.
• Proven fiscal management;
• A strong background in the non-profit sector, preferably with Indigenous populations;

Equal Opportunity

The Hinton Friendship Centre is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence. The Hinton Friendship Centre welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Gallagher and the Hinton Friendship Centre throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.