Seeking Executive Director
Description - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH) https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/ is a network of Canadian families impacted by substance-use-related harms and deaths.
We advocate for the change of failed drug policies, provide peer support to grieving families, and assist those with loved ones who use or have used substances.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of this national charity. The Executive Director will oversee the delivery of Moms Stop The Harm’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities through the development and delivery of programs and services, financial sustainability, fund development, operations, and external communications. Experience in hiring and managing staff is essential. This is a leadership position requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to act as the public speaker and public relations representative of Moms Stop the Harm The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
About Moms Stop The Harm:
Moms Stop The Harm challenges laws and policies that cause harm, including those laws that continue to drive the unregulated drug poisoning emergency in Canada. We call for the end to the failed war on drugs through evidence-based prevention, treatment and policy change. We support an approach that reduces the harms associated with drugs, and that is both compassionate and non-discriminatory for people who use/d drugs. We empower families to use their voices without shame, to share their stories and to advocate for positive change.
Our vision is that PWUD are not criminalized and that their rights are respected. We believe that PWUD are deserving of safe and equitable access to health and wellness. We support all pathways to wellness and believe that access to health, social services, and housing should not be predicated on a requirement to abstain from drugs.
Please review our mission-vision-values in considering your fit with the organization.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership. The Executive Director will oversee the delivery of MSTH’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities through the development and delivery of programs and services, financial sustainability, fund development, operations, and external communications. Specifically, responsibilities will include:
Governance Board Support;
Human Resource Management;
Organizational Management and Leadership;
Financial and Grant Oversight;
Grant Writing Support;
Integrity and Quality Management;
Community and External Relationships; and
Other Responsibilities As Required.
Requirements and Skills
Experience
Strong operational, programmatic and financial leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Director or CEO or a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in senior leadership roles within non-profit, social service and social impact sectors.
Preference given to applicants with a background in the mental health & addictions field, harm reduction…
Experience in the development of organizational strategic plans and policy development.
Education
Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, social service work, and/or public administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple sectors and foster professional relationships with various funders, community organizations, levels of government, and media.
Experience in leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team of diverse staff.
Strong experience in financial management, including budget preparation, financial projections, expenditure control, fund development and successful grant proposal writing.
Abilities & Skills
Demonstrable values alignment and an unwavering ability to support the vision, mission and objectives of MSTH, including a fulsome understanding of harm reduction.
A strong intersectional social justice and anti-oppression/human-rights lens and possesses significant understanding and knowledge of the impacts of systemic barriers and oppression of people who use drugs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, public speaking and ability to communicate empathetically and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Superior judgment skills and ability to make quick, insightful decisions.
Strong work ethic and ability to triage numerous complex tasks and competing priorities.
The ability to take initiative and oversee a broad scope of program and service delivery.
High level of technological acuity including MS Office Suite, Google Workspace and SLACK.
3-5 years demonstrated experience with change management, conflict management and resolution.
Experience reporting to and working with a diverse Board of Directors.
Human Resources
Experience working with organizational boards, staff and other stakeholders to ensure that the organization's programs and activities are in alignment with the MSTH mission.
Experience with onboarding, recruitment, retention and management of diverse staff teams and programs
Ability to lead and motivate employees
Community Relations & Communication
Exceptional verbal and written communication, public speaking and ability to communicate empathetically and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Media experience an asset
Grant writing experience an asset
Total Compensation
Contract: 8 month contract, ending March 31, 2025, with potential for renewal depending on funding.
Compensation:Salary: CAD $90,000 (prorated to match schedule)
Hours: 24/hours per week. This is a part time position with the possibility of full time as funding allows.
Working Structure: Ability to work regular structured hours with flexibility to allow for working with staff and MSTH board across all Canadian time zones. (This can be negotiated and discussed to fit the work-life balance of the successful candidate).
Location: Remote position with ability to travel as required
Benefits: To be discussed.
Vacation: 4 weeks