Executive Director

Executive Director (part-time) Bracebridge Centre for Active Living

Reports to: Board of Directors

Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (flexible)

Hybrid position: Working from a home office and at the Centre for Active Living

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Executive Director provides strategic, operational, and community leadership for the Bracebridge Senior Citizens Centennial Club, ensuring that programs, finances, partnerships, and day-to-day operations support the health, well-being, social connection, and active living of older adults in the community. Working closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, staff, volunteers, community partners, and funding agencies, the Executive Director strengthens the Centre as a welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable hub for older adults.

Leadership

• Provide overall leadership for the Centre's administration, operations, programs, partnerships, and member services.
• Implement the strategic direction established by the Board of Directors and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop and execute a clear marketing and communications plan that uses social media, community outreach, and partner networks to increase awareness, engagement, and membership.
• Develop, maintain, and recommend policies and procedures that support effective governance, accountability, and safe operations.
• Strengthen membership recruitment and retention through an attractive membership package, clear value proposition, and inclusive member engagement strategies.
• Advise the Executive Committee, support succession and position-replacement planning, and coordinate annual activity planning aligned with organizational priorities.

Financial Management and Resource Development

• Work with the Business Manager and President to develop the annual budget and support responsible financial planning.
• Monitor expenditures, revenue trends, and budget performance, and report material variances to the Board or Executive Committee as appropriate.
• Identify funding opportunities, prepare or coordinate grant applications, and support reporting requirements for funders and partners.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives that align with the Centre's mission, capacity, and long-term sustainability goals.

Programs, Services, and Member Engagement

• Assess community and member needs, identify opportunities for new programs, services, and partnerships, and recommend initiatives that improve participation, inclusion, and impact.
• Track participation, member feedback, and service outcomes to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Personnel Management:

• Foster a positive, respectful, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture for staff and volunteers.
• Participate with the Business Manager in conducting performance reviews, supporting staff development, and providing ongoing guidance consistent with approved policies.

Community Relations:

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Centre and represent the organization professionally with members, partners, funders, and the broader community.
• Build productive relationships with municipal governments, local businesses, community agencies, and other partners through consistent outreach, collaboration, and communication.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, nonprofit management, community development, or a related field, or equivalent experience gained through progressive hands-on leadership roles.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with common computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and online communication tools.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a flexible part-time role.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving older adults with dignity, respect, inclusiveness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience in community networking, partnership development, fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit operations is considered an asset.