Interim Executive Director (WR: 746)
ABC Head Start Society is a registered charity providing comprehensive family support and early learning programs. Government funding and donations from generous individuals, corporations, and foundations allow them to offer free-of-cost programs to families who need them most. ABC Head Start families are able to be included in their children’s learning while being provided with parental and family support.
Reporting to the ABC Head Start Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be working on a 12–16 month contract as Interim Executive Director. They must have strong leadership expertise to guide the existing strategic plans of the organization in Edmonton’s changing environment. The ideal candidate has demonstrated exceptional skill in external relations, building and sustaining collaborative relations with employees, clients, other agencies, government, donors, and the media. Directing a leadership team that operates in a strong self-directed team environment, the Interim Director leads through influencing, and mentoring.
The ideal candidate would at a minimum have a University degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Non-profit Management, Leadership, or related discipline. University degree in Education would be considered an asset. Minimum five years progressive senior management experience within the non-profit sector and experience supervising staff and managing programs. They must also have extensive experience establishing and maintaining formal and informal partnerships with other service providers and stakeholders.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Diane Wheatley at diane@humanisadvisory.com or Mackenzie Boessenkool at mackenzie@humanisadvisory.com.
Job Features
| Job Category | Executive, Not-for-Profit |
