Interim Executive Director Role

Interim Executive Director – Maternity Leave

Position Type: Full-Time, 1 Year Contract
Salary: $75,000 and comprehensive benefits package
Location: 1800 Weston Road, Toronto, ON (hybrid with at least 3 days onsite). There will be initial training that will require onsite for more days.
Closing Date: April 24, 2022

About Frontlines
Frontlines is a youth charity for ages 6 to 29 that is dedicated to Weston and the surrounding areas in the Greater Toronto Area. We empower youth through home-cooked eats and structured programs like homework club, leadership training, and summer camps. Through education, employment, entrepreneurship, empowerment and peer to peer engagement, we’re addressing the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of our youth.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the interim Executive Director is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization. They will implement policies established by the Board. The Executive Director will provide leadership, direction and guidance of Frontlines’ activities and analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of all organization operations. They will develop and maintain the organizational structure and effective personnel, and coordinate major activities through subordinates and appraises assigned personnel. The Executive Director represents Frontlines to regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the general public.

Duties and Responsibilities

Board Engagement (10%)
• Works with the Board of Directors on governance policy issues by providing support and by initiating approved recommendations or actions
• Identifies and advises the Board on emerging issues and priorities in the external environment that impact the program.
• Ensures development, design and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that further the organization’s strategic directions
• Directs and oversees short and long term strategic plans
• Attends Board Meetings
• Submits all information, reports and records as requested by the board of directors

Public Relations (5%)
• Acts as the spokesperson for organization
• Provide place and events for community to gather after a community tragedy
• Pursues opportunities to promote Frontlines in the broader community
• Creates a platform for promotion (focus on programming and as community experts), including but not limited to speaking events, media appearances/interviews, teaching opportunities, written publications
• Oversees issues of branding and brand development, including all publications, website and social media

Administration/HR (20%)
• Provides leadership to organization personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication
• Provides program management staff with direction, guidance, processes and tools to improve effectiveness of the programs
• Ensures administrative staff remains current to organization business and Board directives/approvals that affect their functions and areas of responsibility
• Ensures compliance to minimum standards in accordance with all government legislation, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to the organization’s role as an employer and non-profit agency
• Ensures HR policies and procedures are communicated, understood and practiced in a fair and equitable fashion
• Oversees the preparation of office procedure manuals, outlining specific duties and area responsibilities
• Develops, maintains, and updates job descriptions pertinent to the organization
• Conducts performance appraisals as required
• Address staffing issues that have been escalated
• Determines staff training and/or equipment needs, taking into account annual budget allocations
• Develops, analyzes and reports on program related metrics to enhance program performance

Financial (25%)
• Maintains full awareness of the complete financial, statistical, and accounting records of the organization
• Work with the Board and Treasurer to develop and maintain a yearly budget
• Ensures that operating results established in the annual budget are achieved and the control of operating expenses within budget
• Works with the Treasurer to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial accounting and reporting
• Compiles reports to Funders and other stakeholders

Fundraising (40%)
• Responsible for Frontlines fundraising programs, including capital, operations and special funds (including staff and program specific funding)
• Sets and maintains fundraising goals and supports staff in reaching these goals
• Personally meets regularly with major donors and develops relations with new potential donors
• Grant and Proposal Writing – In collaboration with the Programs Manager identify programmatic and facility needs and coordinate the development of grant and proposal applications
• Fundraising events – develop and implement with support staff
• Develop systems and policies for donor development and cultivation (including recognition programs) and donation processing that promotes Frontlines’ value of good stewardship
• Communicate regularly with donors to ensure transparency
• Ensure that staff maintain and update donor database

Qualifications
• 5 years’ experience working at a senior management level
• Educational background in community development, social work, or fundraising (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising
• Experience in grant/proposal writing
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to work with communities of diverse backgrounds

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to info@frontlines.to by April 24th 2022

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Frontlines Vaccination policy language

Frontlines requires that all personnel both in person and those who work remotely to have 2 doses of a Canadian Government approved vaccine.