On behalf of our client the Windsor Jewish Federation and Community Centre, Lucas Professional Search Group is currently recruiting for an Executive Director.  The main role of the Executive Director will be to direct and motivate the staff, provide leadership and strategic direction to the executive team, and increase awareness and support of the centre within the community.

Location Windsor, ON
Windsor is located in South Western Ontario on the Canada/US border, across from Detroit Michigan, bordered by the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie.  Being Canada’s southernmost point, the region boasts the warmest climate in all of Ontario.  The City of Windsor is comprised of residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and rural areas along with a vibrant multicultural society with a growing population of 216,000. The County of Essex consists of seven municipalities with a population of 166,000.
The City/County offers a range of resources in the areas of arts and entertainment, culture and heritage, gaming and nightlife, outdoor experiences, sports tourism, and wineries and agritourism.  (http://www.visitwindsoressex.com/)

Position Summary
The Executive Director will:

• Develop new programs and services that will increase engagement of our community, including youth, families and seniors programs
• Sustain and build new community relations and partnerships through a variety of networking and business development opportunities
• Increase fund development by securing donations and grants through a variety of grant proposals and diversifying the funding base
• Look at and develop new business processes and internal controls
• Develop and implement a Technology Plan in order to advance the applications and benefits of technology across the organization
• Lead, manage and coach a small team of full and part time staff
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to build a well- functioning governance structure and develop a new strategic plan
• Develop and implement programming, communications and marketing strategies to bring awareness and support to the centre

Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred in relatable field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in management, inducing senior management role in a not for profit, public or private sector
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Experience writing grant proposals and proven success in obtaining additional grants and funding
• Excellent communication, time management, interpersonal and technical skills
• Courageous leader and decision maker
• Understanding of, and familiarity with, Jewish life and traditions in a small community
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, and travel as needed

Key Accountabilities

1. Leadership and Administrative/Business Acumen
2. Departmental Administrative Oversight, Operations and Management
3. Financial Management and Oversight
4. Facilities/Property Management
5. Human Resources Management
6. Develop and Capital Projects
7. Strategic Planning and Visioning
8. Fundraising and Marketing
9. Leadership and outreach

Leadership Values

1. Integrity (Does the Right Thing)
2. Courage (Takes Action in the Face of Challenge)
3. Durability (Perseveres Despite Hardship)
4. People Development (Teaches, Develops, and Motivates)
5. Teamwork (Collaborates to Achieve Desired Results)
6. Communication (Exchanges information and Ideas that Impact and Influence Others)
7. Drive for Results (Gets the Job Done)
8. Desire to Serve (Demonstrates Personal Commitment)
9. Business Acumen (Understands the Essential Requirements of the Business)
10. Innovation (Applies Learning for Competitive Advantage)

 
If you feel you meet the above qualifications and have relevant experience please forward your resume and cover letter to Lucas Professional Search Group to the attention of Vanessa Burns at vanessab@lucaspsg.ca