Job Advertisement for:  Executive Director, Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN)

Community Care of West Niagara is seeking an Executive Director to lead in a highly visible position of a well respected and supported registered charitable non-profit organization.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be an officer of the organization and lead staff and volunteers to manage all aspects of activities including; fundraising, media relations, community engagement, finance, administration, human resources, programs and services, strategic planning and policy development and implementation.

Candidate Qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following values, skills and qualities:

The successful candidate will bring to this position nonprofit acumen, financial, administrative and human resources management skills. He or she will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality service to the community. He or she will oversee the fundraising and financial status of the organization. In addition, he or she will set priorities to ensure the organization is operating in a manner that supports the needs of the clients, donors, community and staff.

Career Experience and Education
The candidate will have the following professional experience and education:

• Executive Director experience in a voluntary sector organization
• Proven knowledge in management principles and demonstrated leadership experience
• A proven ability to fundraise
• Experience building community-based partnerships
• Demonstrated knowledge in human resources, financial and project management
• Relevant  degree in a related field
• Professional designation or certification for Non-profit Management will be considered an asset

This is a full time permanent position. Competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with   years of experience.  We encourage candidates to respond before June 1, 2012. Please submit your cover letter and resume via email  gpolsky@hattsoff.com addressed to the Selection Committee, Community Care West Niagara.

CCWN welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.  We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.  No phone calls please.