Executive Administrator

The Ontario Humanist Society is seeking a visionary part-time Executive Administrator with a track record of non-profit leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to environmental action and social justice. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Administrator is responsible for overall strategic and operational leadership of a provincial non-profit including building awareness of humanism, ensuring adequate resources are in place to support the mission, and executing on the strategic strategy for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the board of directors including, but not limited to, minute taking, creation of agendas and other administrative tasks
• Manage organization files using google docs
• Work with the board to provide strategic direction, guide volunteers in linking strategy to specific programs and projects, with big picture, bold, strategic thinking
• Develop a comprehensive communications plan working in partnership with the communications committee
• Working with the Board of Directors, help identify new prospects for funding
• Broaden membership base
• Cultivate relationships and deepen the OHS’s network: Engage in meaningful and regular communications with current members; collaborate on mobilization tactics; recruit new organizational members
• Engage with the board, regularly update board members on OHS activities, challenges, and opportunities
• Ensure the health and productivity of volunteer committees
• Develop and manage annual budgets
• Maintain and update Wix - OHS’ client and website management program.

Requirements:

• Resident of Ontario
• Personal values that align with humanism
• Superlative problem-solving skills including IT
• Strong team leadership style and proven ability to effectively manage relationships with volunteers and leaders of peer organizations
• Sense of humor, creativity, patience, and entrepreneurial drive
• Compelling writing and inspirational speaking skills
• Proven experience in social justice community building and outreach, including racial equity, LGBTQ rights, anti-racist/intersectional feminism, and environmental causes
• Strong philosophy of stewardship with a clear vision and plan for OHS’s financial sustainability and growth
• Experience in establishing Charitable Status for a Not-for-Profit organization and proven fundraising ability, especially the cultivation of major donors
• Experience with and willingness to acquire and maintain up-to-date technical skills and the ability to effectively utilize them across a broad scope of electronic media
• Management of membership database (Wix)
• Additional responsibilities as required by the Board of Directors

Education and Experience Required:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
• At least 5 years of non-profit experience or the equivalent
• Significant supervisory experience

Compensation:

• Virtual, home office space is required
• Independent contractor
• 10 - 20 hours/month; 20 hours on average.
• $1,000 per month, open to some negotiation

Please submit all resumes to president@ontariohumanists.ca. While we welcome all applications, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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