Executive Director

Introduction Are you a leader of leaders? The board of Kawartha Youth for Christ, in consultation with our satellite directors, is searching for a leader of leaders to oversee and support our 5 satellites and their operations.
Peterborough and the Kawarthas truly are filled with "bright waters and happy lands" - the Huron meaning of "Kawarthas". Music, arts and sporting activities, indoors and out, abound. We are home to Kawartha Youth for Christ | Youth Unlimited, reaching youth in our communities with the good news of Jesus since 1978.
As Executive Director you would be responsible for overseeing and supporting our staff and operations. We have a combined staff of 20 or more people with a full complement of volunteers. The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors for the management and direction of the activities and affairs of KYFC, including cultivating and implementing a shared vision, raising funds for the organization's needs, developing the Satellites, and, most importantly, ensuring the welfare of our staff who serve God's kingdom and the needs of youth across our community. You will need to be a person of reputable Christian character, and fully support and joyfully abide by KYFC's Statement of Faith, our Community Covenant, and our policy manuals. You will also need to be an excellent communicator, attentive to people's needs, and good at managing time and resources.
About KYFC KYFC has been a part of Peterborough and the surrounding area for over 40 years, beginning with hosting Christian music and outreach events in 1978. The goal of Youth for Christ, Canada has been, for 75 years, to meet the needs of young people, socially, spiritually, physically and mentally. This is expressed in our motto: "to see every young person living fully in Christ."
KYFC is a Chapter of Youth for Christ Canada and is structured in three levels. The top level is the Board, who are the ultimate stakeholders and stewards of KYFC. They define the organization's mission and provide governance to ensure that that mission is being carried out effectively. The second level is the Operations Team, which includes the Executive Director (ED) and support staff that work directly with the ED. The Operations Team is responsible for overseeing and supporting the rest of the staff and operations. The Executive Director is directly accountable to the Board and all of the other Operational team members are accountable to the ED. The third level is the Satellites, which we currently have in Peterborough, Lakefield, Bancroft, Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes (which comprises Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay). Each of these has a Satellite Director who is responsible for developing a vision and strategic plan for carrying out KYFC's mission in their region and recruiting and equipping a team of staff and volunteers to carry out that plan. All Satellite staff are accountable to the ED, with the Satellite Directors serving as the primary supervisor of Satellite staff and the primary liaison between the Chapter and their team members.
Position Breakdown Working With and Under the Board of Directors:

• Attend all Board meetings and report on matters relating to KYFC's programs, personnel, finances and facilities.
• Sit as an ex-officio member of all committees established by the Board.
• Receive direction and supervision from the Board and implement their decisions effectively.

Providing Leadership and Development:

• Understand, communicate, and implement KYFC's mission, as defined by the board.
• Oversee KYFC and all of its Satellites, staff, and operations.
• Provide support, coaching, direction, and supervision so the Satellite Directors and their staff and volunteers can develop a vision and strategic plan for their Satellites that allows them to implement KYFC's mission.
• Recruit, train, support, and supervise Operations Team staff so they can support the Satellite Directors and their teams.
• Work with the Satellite Directors to recruit, train, support, and supervise Satellite staff so they can help implement KYFC's mission and the Satellite's vision and strategic plan.

Operational Oversight:

• Provide support, coaching, direction, and supervision for the Satellite Directors as they and their staff and volunteers develop programs that fulfill KYFC's mission and their Satellite's vision and strategic plan.
• Regularly review and renew the Satellites' vision and strategic plan with Satellite Directors.
• Work with the rest of the Operations Team to ensure that KYFC's administrative needs are met.
• Work with the Board and the rest of the Operations Team to develop and monitor KYFC's budget.
• Work with the Board, the rest of the Operations Team, and the Satellite Directors to develop, update, and implement policies and guidelines to ensure that KYFC and its Satellites' operations are in alignment with government regulations and best practices.
• Work with the Board, the rest of the Operations Team, and the Satellite Directors to ensure that KYFC facilities and equipment are managed and cared for effectively.

Community Relations:

• Communicate clearly and consistently with supporters, churches, and community leaders, keeping them informed about KYFC's needs and impact.
• Write or approve all mailings and communications sent out on behalf of KYFC.
• Provide coaching and guidance for KYFC staff and the Satellite Directors as they communicate with their teams and the public about KYFC and their ministries.
• Work with the Satellite Directors to develop and maintain Steering Teams to grow and support ministry activities in their region.

Fundraising and Partner Development:

• Fundraise the ED's salary by developing and maintaining a network of ministry partners.
• Work with the Board and the rest of the Operations Team to fundraise KYFC's operational costs.
• Oversee and lead fundraising events for KYFC and the Satellites.
• Find and apply for grants that can supplement fundraising efforts.
• Work with the rest of the Operations Team to oversee staff as they fundraise their salary by developing and maintaining a network of ministry partners.
• Work with the rest of the Operations Team to maintain a database of ministry partners and communicate with them clearly and consistently.

Participation in Retreats and Conferences:

• Coordinate a yearly staff and Board off-site meeting for spiritual rejuvenation, team development, and planning.
• Participate in National YFC Ministry Conferences, Regional Retreats, and other YFC Canada initiatives.

Personal Development:

• Pursue and maintain an active relationship with Christ.
• Complete the YFC Canada Credentialing Training 
• Know and submit to scripture in regards to beliefs, values, and behaviours.
• Cultivate and model healthy work-life balance and attentiveness to one's personal and family needs.
• Work continually at developing these skills:
• Managing complexity, diversity and change.
• Visionary thinking, planning, decision-making, and evaluation.
• Clear and consistent communication.
• Collaborative leadership and relational skills.
• Effective time and resource management.
• Fundraising and networking.

Is This You? Can you envision yourself empowering our compassionate and mission-minded co-labourers to continue to reach out effectively in their communities as they see the lives of youth transformed? Let's discuss your vision as Executive Director. Is your mission with us?
Compensation $60,000-$80,000 per year.

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