INN FROM THE COLD (the "Inn") is a multi-facetted charitable organization that is dedicated to assisting the homeless and other at risk individuals.  The Inn offers shelter, training and opportunities to reintegrate as contributing members of society under a hub of six programs:  winter shelter, comprehensive employment program, community meal, health and wellness, catering social enterprise and kitchen training and development.  All of these programs operate under one roof located at 510 Penrose Street with one satellite food service operation located at the York Region Police Headquarters in Aurora.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Inn with a mandate to protect financial assets while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the six hub programs and the satellite food service operation including hiring and financial accountability relating to each. Co-ordinate with outside partners for ongoing on-site client support
• Apply for and administer yearly funding from government and current donors and continue to seek additional funding sources
• Assist with three special events:  4T Miler, Coldest Night of the Year and Bingo
• Oversee financial operations with an emphasis on careful management of cash flow
• Manage property including maintenance and tenants
• Oversee management of volunteers  including monthly meetings with key leaders of the shelter    operation during shelter season (November-April), and recruiting and training of volunteers
• Co-ordinate donor requests for speaking engagements by members of the Board of Directors
• Report monthly to the Board and prepare Executive Director updates
• Co-ordinate bi-monthly health and wellness meetings with outside agencies and coordinate free training sessions using CMHA funding
• Attend mandatory Regional Municipality of York meetings – three per year
• Provide overall management and leadership to staff including supervision, recruitment and hiring, performance evaluation, training and development

Additional Expectations:

• Attend monthly Board meetings and any additional meetings – approximately 10 nights per year
• Attend quarterly police community liaison meetings – approximately 4 nights per year
• Attend mandatory bingo meetings – two nights  per year
• Attend monthly shift leader meetings – one night per month for five months
• Occasionally assist with delivery of catering services as may be required
• Fill-in for volunteers as may be required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree at a university level in Business, Social work, Human Resources or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• 3-5 years of progressive responsibility in non-profit agencies,
• Sound managerial experience in the community social services sector including: payroll, financial management, grant writing and grant management*Demonstrated experience working with capital budgets
• Proven ability to comprehend multi-source funding and budgeting and their reporting requirements.
• In-depth working knowledge of community based programs and resources
• Demonstrated experiences with computer applications (i.e.  Microsoft Office – Word, Excel,   PowerPoint, Outlook),
• Experience in public speaking, and working with partnerships comprising municipal governments, business, faith communities, and like-minded non-profit organizations
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication , problem solving and  conflict resolution skills, combined with a "team player" attitude
• Demonstrated experience in staff management
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Updated Police Record Check
• Ability to work  flexible hours with scheduled and unscheduled overtime

Please send your resume in confidence to jshaw@newmarket.ca