Acting Executive Director – 6 Months

Food Matters Manitoba (FMM) is seeking an accomplished senior executive in Winnipeg, Manitoba for a rewarding, six month opportunity. An award-winning, community-focused charity, FMM believes everyone deserves good food. As FMM is working towards its next level of growth, we are looking for a dynamic, creative and experienced leader who thrives on leading change and who drives development and philanthropy.

If you are a seasoned and strategic, community-focused business leader, interested in a challenging and rewarding six month, full time contract to lead the organization through to its next level of growth, we want to hear from you!

This opportunity is a six month maternity leave position (August 2016 – January 2017) with a competitive salary and benefits.

About Food Matters Manitoba

Food Matters Manitoba partners with communities to make sure everyone can get the good food they deserve. Together we’re making food more available and affordable and teaching families how to prepare healthy meals. Food is a powerful tool and we believe that together we can make Manitoba a healthier, happier place where everyone has good food.

To apply for this Job

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Selection Committee c/o info at liftpartners.ca by Monday August 1st, 2016

While we appreciate your interest, please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Role Summary

The Acting Executive Director is responsible to advance Food Matters Manitoba strategic and operational direction, workplace culture and stakeholder and community relations. The Acting Executive Director will lead the implementation of Board strategy in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Board Chairperson, the Acting Executive Director is accountable for the following:

• Continued development of the multi-year strategic plan
• Driving development and philanthropy
• Implementing board policy and decisions
• Monitoring and overseeing financial management of the organization
• Leading, developing and managing staff
• Overseeing the administration of the office and the organization
• Leading and developing organizational readiness plans and change management strategy
• Developing, planning and overseeing the delivery of programs and services
• Establishing, maintaining and advancing community relations and Food Matters Manitoba’s profile

Education

• Related Bachelor’s Degree (e.g. Business Administration in Not-for-Profit management, community social work, social geography) or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Minimum 5- 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in complex multi-stakeholder organizations
• Experience in initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services
• Experience in managing, leading and developing staff
• Experience in revenue generation through social enterprise, philanthropy, fundraising, grant and proposal writing
• Accomplished networker and relationship-builder, experienced in representing an organization to stakeholders
• Experience reporting to a volunteer board would be an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of budgeting, business development and strategic thinking
• Familiarity with personal and business computer applications
• Ability to challenge the status quo and develop people to exceed their potential
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of board processes and board reporting in the not-for-profit sector
• Outstanding communication skills – oral, presentation, written; the ability to communicate to both internal and external audiences

Personal Attributes

• Results driven with a bias for action
• Persuasive
• Relationship Builder
• Flexible and embracing of change

SOURCE: Food Matters Manitoba