Executive Director

Position Summary:

As the Board’s single official link to the operations of the organization, the Executive Director (ED) will be held responsible to speak for and ensure the staff performance as a whole. Consequently, the ED’s role contributions can be stated as performance in two areas: (1) organizational accomplishment of the Board established strategic direction and ends, and (2) organizational operation within the boundaries established in Board Policy, where operational resources are concerned.
Qualifications & Competencies

• Possess a strong Biblical knowledge.

• Exhibits and nurtures a passion for lifelong personal spiritual development.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Biblical marriage and family life and nurtures those relationships with love and integrity.

• A strong sense of calling to come alongside and minister among Indigenous people.

• A teachable spirit that exhibits a willingness to learn from and serve Indigenous people.

• Exhibits discernment and sensitivity in cross cultural ministry.

• Vision to see innovative and relevant ways to advance Rising Above’s mission and vision as a means of advancing the Gospel.

• Ability to implement a ministry plan, evaluate its ongoing effectiveness and make appropriate changes as necessary.

• Christian professional integrity.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Strong skills in technology; computer, Microsoft Office (notably Word and Excel), virtual meetings, social media.

• Self-management of time, schedule and resources to accomplish responsibilities and maintain personal wellness.

• Self-motivated and self-directed.

• Ability to work as a team member.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
40% - PROGRAM
1. Provide leadership in developing and implementing a strategic action plan to accomplish the SMART goals set by the Board.
2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with staff to execute the strategic action plan.
3. Oversee programs and evaluate effectiveness.
4. Oversee the establishment of management and operational policies, procedures and standards.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends related to the ministry of Rising Above.
6. Establish sound linkages with other reputable organizations to accomplish strategic ends.
25% - COMMUNICATIONS
1. Regular reports to the board:
Annual Report on cumulative progress toward SMART goals; reports on to date progress towards SMART goals at each of the face to face board meetings;
Board committee progress and outcome reports; five year comparative progress report and strategic plan report, annually updated.
2. Represent Rising Above to organizations, churches and the general public.
3. Promote Rising Above’s mission and programs through various means including special events, personal contact, public speaking, publications, online content and mailings.
4. Maintain regular, positive donor relations: prepare monthly donor acknowledgement letter; prepare donor solicitation letters; connect with donors; grow the donor base.
15% - FINANCIAL
1. Oversee the development of strategies for generating revenue to ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
2. Work with the staff in preparing an annual budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
10% - HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, supervision and release of staff who report directly to ED. Provides consultation to Directors for hiring and release of staff who report to Directors.
2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, employment contracts are in place, regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are followed.
3. See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession is in place.
4. Ensures adequate staff and operational policies are in place, updated regularly and followed.
5. Provide leadership in staff development and staff meetings.
5% - GOVERNANCE SUPPORT
1. Work with the chair to prepare board agendas.
2. Prepare supporting…