Executive Director

Position Title:

Executive Director
Organization:  Mind Your Plastic (MYP)

Location:

Remote (Canada-wide)

Commitment:  Full time, 40 Hours per week

Reports to:

Board Chair

Mind Your Plastic is a national charity dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution by working with municipalities, businesses, and educational institutions. We focus on creating lasting partnerships, advocating for policy changes, and engaging communities to achieve our vision of Plastic-Free Land and Seas.

Role Overview
The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership and management of Mind Your Plastic. The Executive Director's main goal is to achieve tangible results by reducing plastic usage and waste through education and awareness-raising that changes behavior and contributes to culture change. This position is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.

They will set a long-term vision and elevate the organization's impact and brand awareness locally, nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Planning and Management

Develop an annual operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of Mind Your Plastic

Ensure that the operation of Mind Your Plastic meets the expectations of the Board, funders, and the community

Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of Mind Your Plastic

Draft policies for the approval of the Board and review existing policies on an annual basis; recommend changes to the Board as appropriate

Ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained

Financial Planning and Management

Work with the Treasurer to prepare a comprehensive budget for the approval of the Board

Administer the funds of Mind Your Plastic according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization

In cooperation with the Treasurer, provide the Board with regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of Mind Your Plastic

Maintain relationships with funding sources and prepare funding proposals

Identify, prioritize, and provide advice and counsel to aid Board in accessing potential fundraising alternatives

Ensure that Mind Your Plastic complies with all legislation

Program Planning and Management

Monitor programs and services to ensure alignment with the mission and goals of Mind Your Plastic

Monitor community needs on an ongoing basis and develop programs and services consistent with those needs

Evaluate programs and services regularly and provide recommendations to the Board for changes and improvements

Community Relations

Initiate and develop relationships with a broad range of community sectors, including all levels of government, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations

Undertake activities within the community that enhance the visibility of Mind Your Plastic

Develop and provide information about Mind Your Plastic’s goals, programs, and services

Human Resources Planning and Management

Ensure appropriate staffing consistent with community needs and within the constraints of Mind Your Plastic's financial resources

Develop and maintain appropriate job descriptions for all staff, as well as appropriate personnel policies and procedures

Establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations

Recruit, select, orient, and train all staff

Implement a performance management process for all staff including monitoring staff performance on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review

Coach and mentor staff to improve performance and discipline staff members using appropriate techniques

Recruit, monitor, and guide all volunteers and develop appreciation initiatives to recognize the contribution of volunteers

Governance/Board Support

Participate with the Board in developing a vision and strategic plan for Mind Your Plastic

Act as a professional advisor to the Board on all aspects of Mind Your Plastic's activities

Identify, assess, and inform the Board of internal and external issues…