The South Shore Family Resource Association is looking for an Executive Director. Resumes with cover letters will be accepted for this position until October 18, 2024.

Responsibilities:

· The Executive Director is responsible for the management and supervision of four family resource centres located in Digby, Lunenburg, Queens, and Shelburne counties.

· The Executive Director is directly accountable to the SSFRA Board of Directors.

· The SSFRA Board of Directors supervises and provides support to the Executive Director.

· The Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of policies and work plans at the operational level.

· Primary duties for operations include but are not limited to:

o Strategic planning

o Budget management

o Policy development

o Administration of federal and provincial grants

o Grant writing

o Supervision

o Partnership development

o Promotion of programs and services

o Program evaluation.

o Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

o Emergency preparedness

Qualifications:

· Degree or Diploma in a community related field and/or 5 years' experience in the management and delivery of community programming in the non-profit sector.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite and online applications such as Google Drive, Zoom and Drop Box.

· Education and experience in trauma informed workspaces, reflective supervision will be considered an asset.

· Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel between counties.

Salary: $28 per hour, 40-hour work week. Other benefits are available and will be discussed at the interview.

Start Date: TBD

How to Apply:

By Mail: South Shore Family Resource Association

ATTN: Hiring Committee

821 King Street, Unit 11

Bridgewater, NS

B4V 1B7

By Fax: (902)543-1828

By E-Mail: [email protected]

The South Shore Family Resource Association is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Color, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.