The Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia is looking to hire an experienced and proactive Executive Director commencing June 1, 2013.
Job Description
Executive Director, Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia
Reports to
Board of Directors
Job Summary
The Executive Director must possess an extreme passion for local food production, sustainable ingredients and the advancement of the culinary field in British Columbia. This position will work closely with the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia. Implements policies established by the board of directors. Provides leadership, direction and guidance of the society’s activities. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all the society’s operations. Develops and maintains organizational structure and effective personnel including volunteers, board and committee members. Represents the society in the community to donors, partners, members and the general public.
Accountability
- Executes board-approved policy
- Directs and oversees short and long term strategic plans
- Manages revenue streams and logistics
- Attends monthly board meetings
- Provides leadership through effective objective setting, delegation and communication
- Delegates authority and responsibility to committee members and volunteers
- Co-ordinates and directs volunteers
- Manages quarterly events
- Manages charitable relations
- Manages website content by facilitating discussion and problem solving
- Oversees administration of membership packages and communication
- Recommends changes to policies and procedures that would improve the society
- Maintains an effective and cost efficient office environment
Job Requirements
- Must be highly organized and have problem solving abilities
- At least 4 years’ experience working for a non-for profit or past experience as an executive director or ability to execute on:
- Enforcing minimum requirements of directors sitting on the Board
- Signing at least 1 new partner per quarter
- Building a fundraising program and managing related events (4 times per year)
- Staffing each Society committee with at least 3 volunteers from the membership base
- Increasing membership by at least 50%
- Publishing or facilitating publication of content in the News, Events, and Member Community areas on a weekly basis
- Improving and updating the Society's business plan
- A diploma in Fundraising, Sales, or Business from a recognized educational institution is preferred