Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
25 Oct, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
25 Jul, 25
Experience
10 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Mastery, Strategic Leadership, Conflict, Self Care, Directors
Industry
Financial Services
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADER WHO IS READY TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOP AND GROW SO THAT WE CAN MAKE WATERLOO REGION A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE CAN BELONG AND THRIVE.
At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of compassion, inclusion, justice, dignity and hope. And we have fun!
Sounds pretty great doesn’t it? It is!
House of Friendship is a leader in providing housing, addiction, food and community services in Waterloo Region. We are an organization that understands and values the important contributions of our team of nearly 350 employees (and growing), as well as the incredible support that we receive from the community, including our donors and over 300 volunteers. We are committed to continuing our work of building a healthy work environment where justice, equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded in everything we do. As an organization we take a flexible approach, adapting to the changing needs of our community and team.
We are seeking an authentic, bold and resourceful person to provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization. Demonstrated mastery in communication, negotiation, fundraising, influence and building relationships is essential, with the ability to foster trust and collaboration with government, funders, major donors and other service organizations across and beyond Waterloo Region. This role is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key interest holders including the board of directors, community stakeholders, supporters, employees, and the public. The CEO has overall responsibility for the organization’s financial, reputational, programmatic and cultural health, as well as developing and delivering on House of Friendship’s Strategic and Annual Plans. As you lead and inspire a highly effective senior leadership team in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, you will ensure that House of Friendship is equipped and prepared to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of our community, innovating with an eye to the decade ahead.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Organizational Leadership to Accomplish our Strategic Plan including:
Financial Management and Resource Development:
Organizational Health and Leadership:
Community Engagement, Advocacy and Communications: