The Edmonton Community Foundation, (ECF), Canada’s fourth largest community foundation, is searching for an Executive Director to lead its innovative Social Enterprise Fund (SEF).
As an engaged lender, the SEF is powering change through financing social enterprise in the Greater Edmonton area. Since its launch in late 2007, the SEF has methodically positioned itself as a leading provider of debt financing and talent to social enterprise in Edmonton. It is Edmonton’s “hub” for social enterprise.
The SEF is poised for growth. Currently, the SEF has two staff positions and a capital pool of $5.6 million. For more information on social enterprise and the SEF visit its website at www.socialenterprisefund.ca. The City of Edmonton is an investor and active governing partner.
Job Description:
Reporting to the CEO of the Edmonton Community Foundation, the Executive Director will be responsible for building a robust and responsive SEF. This will include assembling a high quality social enterprise loan portfolio, increasing the SEF’s capital base, achieving sustainability, and maintaining a reputation as a professional engaged lender.
Qualifications:
The SEF requires a leader with a passion for building and maintaining social value as well as the technical, business and entrepreneurial experience to transform this passion into results. The leader must be able to think strategically but act tactically. S/he must have the aptitude to willingly “sweat the details” and “prospect for opportunities”. The candidate will possess a related post-secondary degree or diploma plus 10 years of experience developing and implementing innovative approaches to social, environmental or economic challenges in a community. Equivalencies will be considered. High value assets include experience having launched a program or business, demonstrated knowledge of business strategy, marketing, and operations combined with an aptitude for financial assessment. Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills—and a sense of humour—are a must.
Compensation:
A comprehensive and competitive salary, pension and benefit package is available.
Application Process:
Closing Date: February 9th, 2011 or until suitable candidate is located.
Submit resumes to:
SEF Search Team
Edmonton Community Foundation
9910 – 103rd Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5K 2V7
