CultureLink is seeking an experienced Executive Director with the vision and ability to lead and manage the organization.
CultureLink is a settlement agency dedicated to facilitating the independence and full participation of newcomers in Toronto’s diverse community. It has an active board, approximately 35 staff members and provides settlement, youth and employment services to newcomers in the City of Toronto. CultureLink works within an anti-oppression framework and is committed to equity.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing a culturally diverse organization
- Maintaining and overseeing the financial management of the organization
- Maintaining excellent working relations with funders and expanding the organization’s funding base
- Managing, supporting and working with an ethno-racially diverse staff and management team demonstrating a commitment to social justice and equity while working within an anti-oppression framework
- Team building and Human Resource development in a unionized environment
- Supporting and reporting to the Board of Directors and its committees and acting as a key resource
- Overseeing program development, management and evaluation to meet the needs of Toronto’s newcomer community and funder requirements
- Maintaining and expanding CultureLink’s profile with stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated senior management skills and a minimum of 5 years management experience in the non-profit sector
- Outstanding ability to lead and create a shared vision
- Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders
- Experience with a unionized environment
- Strong financial management and administrative background with knowledge of legal and financial accountability
- Experience managing a budget of at least $500,000. (incl. Budget development, monitoring and the analysis of financial statements)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with the Board, staff, program participants, funders and the public
- Superior team building and supervisory skills
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
This is a full-time position
This is an internal and external posting
Thank you to all applicants for their interest in the position. However,
only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes with references and anticipated salary range.
