Executive Director

Part Time Executive Director

Events for Life Centre In

Location: The Blue Mountains,

O

Position Type: Part Time (20-25 hours per week) for a minimum of

6 m

onhs

Salary: $35 – $

4

0/our

Reports to: Board

of

D

iretors

Job ummary

Events for Life is a charitable organization that offers day programs, four days per week, which provide social, recreational and healthy living skills to adults with special needs (ww

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ventsfo.life).

We are seeking a part-time Executive Director to lead our organization while our current Executive Director is

o

n medicl leave.

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization with passion, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the overall operations, foster strong community relationships, and drive the organization’s mission forward. Your leadership will inspire teams, manage resources effectively, and ensure that programs deliver meaningful impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader eager to make a lasting difference through innovative management

and

dedicate servi

c

e.

Resposibilit

ies

Leadershi & Strategy

• Provide leadership to the Program Director

,

& Office Aministrator.

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to support the organization’s strategic plan and implem

ent

organizationl priorities.

• Foster a positive, supportive, sa

f

e and accountble workp

lac

e.

Operations Administration

• In partnership with the Program Dir

e

ctor, define stff requirements.

• In partnership with the Program Director, oversee the volunteers and ensure there is appropriate recruiting, orientation

, t

raining, recogniton and placement.

• Engage directly with the parents of our participants

t

o ensure their exectations are met.

• Ensure team building and co-operation between Board of Directors, Committee m

emb

ers, parents, voluneers and employees.

• Supervise and support Program Director and Office Administrator, including performance

management and profssional development.

• Ensure strong administrative

sy

stems and effective iternal communication.

• Manage Benefits, Payroll and In

s

urance Plans for orgaization and employees.

• Maintain and update Business Resumption Planning, Human Reso

urc

es, Operations and S

uccssion Planning Manuas.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the annual budget in collabo

ra

tion with the Program saff, Treasurer and Board.

• Oversee financial rep

ort

ing, controls, and long-tem sustain

a

bility planning.

• Overse 3rd Party Accounting firm.

• Ensure

re

sponsible stewardship of donr fun

d

s and grant resources.

Fundaising & Community Engagement

• Lead fundraising strategy, inclu

din

g donor relations, grant writig, and community partnerships.

• Serve a

s

the primary spokesperson and mbassador for the organization.

• Build strong relati

ons

hips with families, partners, fuders, and the broader community.

• Help plan, support and coordinate fundraising events and community enga

g

ement activities working with comittees, volunteers, and sponsors

•

Support the l

aunch of a Giving Soiety to major onors and prospects

Qualifications

•

P

roven leadership experience in thenonprofit or social services sector.

• Experience working wit

h i

ndividuals with disabilities or in comunity-based programmi

n

g is an asset.

• Strong financial lieracy and experience managing budgets.

•

Demonstrated success in fundraising, dnor relations, or community engagem

e

nt.

• Excellent communication, interpesonal, and relat

ion

ship building skills.

• Ability to work ollaboratively with a Board of Directors.

• Post secondary education in a relevant field (e.g., s

o

cial se

rvic

es, nonprofit management, eduction, communty development) is preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to kathy.dewling@events

fo

r.life . Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis until the position is filled.

Join us in shaping a brighter future through dedicated leadership! We value energetic individuals who thrive on making impactful con

tri