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Executive Director
Maison Baldwin House
Hybrid -Ottawa area, Eastern Ontario
Cornwall, Ontario

closes in 2 days (Tue, 8 Sep)
full time $105,000 - $110,000

Lastyeartheorganizationprovidedshelterandsupportto
121residents,including
81womenand
40children. Staff provide in-person crisis contacts and support women who identified as survivors of human trafficking, reflecting the breadth and complexity of the services delivered. Maison Baldwin House has a Volunteer and Public Education Program, supported through non-ministry funding. The organization benefits from the commitment of
50plusactivevolunteerswhocontributetheirtimeandexpertiseacrossavarietyofprograms and services, enhancing the organization's ability to serve the community.

Reporting to the Board of Directors,the Executive Director (ED) provides visionary and accountable leadership for all aspects of Maison Baldwin House's operations, strategic direction, and organizational performance.TheEDisresponsibleforensuringtheorganizationfulfillsitsmissionwhile maintaining strong relationships with the Board, funding partners, residents, employees, community stakeholders, and the public.

Asthe organization'smostsenior leader,the ED providesstrategicleadership,operational oversight,and effective stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources. They foster an inclusive culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement, ensuring programs and services are delivered with excellence and integrity. Serving as a trusted advisor and resource to the Board, the ED supervises and supports staff, champions organizational priorities, and builds strong partnerships throughout the community. The ED promotes open communication, transparency, and the free exchange of ideas, creatinganenvironmentwherecreativityisencouragedandtheknowledgeoffrontlinestaffisvaluedand embraced.

The Executive Director acts as the primary ambassador and advocate for Maison Baldwin House, promoting its mission, strengthening its profile, and cultivating relationships with funders, government,community organizations,andotherkeystakeholders.Theyensurecompliancewithall legislative, regulatory, ethical, and confidentiality requirements while leading the organization with professionalism, transparency, and accountability.

• Minimumof5yearsofexperienceinleadership/management–2yearsofwhichinthe
  
  Violence
  
  Against Women (VAW) sector including extensive knowledge of VAW issues
• Demonstratedstrategicplanningexperience,withtheabilitytotranslatevisionintoclearpriorities, actionable plans, and measurable outcomes
• Nonprofitleadershipwithdeeptraumainformedservice leadership
• Experienceleadingfrontlinestaffeducationandcontributingtothedevelopmentof policies, procedures,andevidenceinformedclient supports
• Provencommunitydevelopmentandnetworkingskills,withtheabilitytobuildandsustain collaborative relationshipswithcommunityagenciesandpartners.
  
  Strongpublicspeakingandpresentationskills,with the ability to effectively represent the organization to diverse audiences.
• Previousexperiencereportingtoandworkingeffectivelywitha
  
  Boardof Directors
• Demonstratedexperiencesecuringgrantfundingthroughsuccessfulproposaldevelopment,witha strong understanding of the funding landscape within the violence against women (VAW) sector
• Knowledge offinancialmanagement,includingaccountingpracticesandexperiencedevelopingand managing annual operating budgets of less than $1 million
• Aservantleaderwholeadswithhumility,empathy,andacommitmenttodeveloping…