Executive Director - Job description
Job Purpose:
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will be passionate, entrepreneurial, and bring strong fundraising experience to the organization. Government relations experience will also be an asset. You must have an understanding of both the non-profit sector and cultural industries in Nova Scotia and Canada.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Participate with the Board of Directors, Operations Manager, and various committees in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization.
- Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization.
- In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization.
- Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile, as well as representation of the organization at a national/international level.
Operational planning and management
- Develop an operational plan with the Operations Manager, which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
- Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate.
Financial planning and management
- Work with the Board and the Finance committee to prepare a comprehensive budget
- Research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals in collaboration with the Fundraising committee to ensure adequate funding of the organization.
- Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are adhered to.
- Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
- Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization.
Community & Government relations / Marketing
- Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization.
- Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization/industry.
- Focus on marketing and promoting the organization/industry on a national and international level.
- Liaise with government officials when necessary.
Program planning and management
- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's various programs, committees, and initiatives.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects and events (e.g. Screen Nova Scotia Awards)
- Increasing membership and support from industry members, corporate members, students and interested members of the public.
Communication planning and management
- Work with the Board, Operations Manager, and Communications committee to create a communications plan with clear messaging and goals.
- Oversee communications, internal and external, including e-blasts, newsletters, press releases.
Qualifications/Experience:
The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to Screen Nova Scotia’s mission. All candidates should have proven leadership experience, with concrete demonstrable experience. Other qualifications include:
- Knowledge of the film, television, and digital media industry (local/national/international) is an asset.
- Provincial government relations experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit organizations.
- Relevant educational and/or work background and experience in not-for-profit sector, film and media fields.
- Experience with fundraising, writing funding proposals, and administering budgets.
- Minimum of three to five years experience in a related field.
Interested candidates can apply with a cover letter and resume to info@screennovascotia.com before January 15th, 2016.
