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Executive Director, Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative Contract Position

Executive Director, Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative
Contract Position

The Executive Director of the newly established Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative will play a critical role in establishing the plan to lead poverty reduction in Calgary and beyond. The position reports to the Co-Chairs of the Stewardship Committee who are highly respected members of our business community and who have committed to make a difference in our City. The ED will provide leadership to a vast array of interested parties who are all committed to poverty reduction. This position requires someone with strong inter-personal skills who can work with corporate and community leaders as well as those living in poverty. Come make a difference in Calgary. This position is jointly funded by the City of Calgary and United Way Calgary. This is a full time contract position from November, 2011 to January 30, 2013.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver a completed plan, including implementation steps, measures and targets by September, 2012.
• Guide the planning process by helping to facilitate meetings with the Co-Chairs
• Establish and support Action groups.
• Support Action Groups by carrying the common vision and managing information flow
• Coordinate the work of the Stewardship committee and Action Groups
• Ensure research of best ideas and practices occurs
• Build a team and effectively supervise the work of staff and volunteers

Experience and Skills
• A minimum of a Bachelors degree
• 10+ years experience in progressively senior positions
• Highly skilled and discriminating person who embodies collaborative leadership.
• Outstanding facilitation skills of diverse opinions
• Experience in leading a community initiative
• Ability to support volunteer leadership and volunteer committees
• Strong communication skills

For consideration please reply by email (in Adobe PDF or Word format), by October 21, 2011.
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We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only those being considered will be contacted.