Center for Inquiry

I received this email from Michael Payton, today, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Dear Members,

As you are no doubt aware my term as Interim National Executive Director is quickly coming to a close. While it has been an honour and a pleasure to serve in this position, it is also the time to begin seeking my successor. Please distribute this newsletter as widely as possible to all those who would be interested in taking up this position.

Transparently Yours,

Michael Payton

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Responsible to:

Board of Directors

Summary of primary job functions

The National Executive Director is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization. Implements policies established by the board of directors. Provides leadership, direction, and guidance in CFI-Canada’s activities to volunteers and branches. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all organization operations. Develops and maintains organizational structure and effective personnel. Coordinates major activities through subordinates and appraises assigned personnel. Represents the Organization to regulatory bodies, community and civic organizations, donors, volunteers and supporters, and the general public.

Duties and responsibilities

General

• Executes board-approved policies

• Directs and oversees short and long term strategic plans

• Attends Board Meetings and prepares reports on financial and resource management of the organization

• Provides leadership to organization personnel and volunteers through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication

• Is ultimately responsible for financial performance of the organization

• Oversees hiring of staff. Hiring subject to board approval.

• Conducts branch leader meetings to disseminate pertinent information

• Ensures that appropriate salary and wage structures are maintained

• Delegates authority and responsibility to branch leaders

• Oversees the preparation of office procedure manuals, outlining specific duties and area responsibilities

• Ensures that job descriptions are current

• Conducts performance appraisals as required

• Formulates and implements corrective action as needed

• Develops and implements programs, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives

Administration

• Ensures administrative staff and volunteers remain current to organization business and Board directives/approvals that affect their functions and areas of responsibility

• Works with the Board of Directors on governance policy issues by providing support and by initiating approved recommendations or actions

• Ensures compliance to minimum standards in accordance with all government legislation, regulations and guidelines pertinent to the organization’s role as an employer and non-profit agency

• Recommends to the Board changes to policies and procedures that would improve the organization

• Maintains an effective and cost efficient office environment

• Develops, maintains, and up-dates job descriptions pertinent to the organization

• Determines staff training and/or equipment needs of clerical and administrative employees, taking into account annual budget allocations

• Submits all information, reports and records as requested or required by law to appropriate government officials or the board of directors

• Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives

Financial

• Maintains full awareness of the complete financial, statistical, and accounting records of the organization

• Ensures that operating results established in the annual budget are achieved and the control of operating expenses within budget

• Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial accounting and reporting • Signatory to all checks for the national and local offices

• Ensures the preparation of the annual budget for board approval

•Oversees record keeping and collection of records from branch leaders

• Ensures that branch leaders are aware of and compliant with financial reporting standards

• Prepares financial reports regularly for Board of Directors • In conjunction with the accountant, oversees the annual government filings.

Qualifications

• Experience in non profit administration.

• Familiarity in and experience with the Secular/Skeptical movement.

• Experience in volunteer management.

• Experience in strategic planning, marketing, and financial management in the nonprofit sector

• Basic Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Excel and Powerpoint Experience using and maintaining SQL databases (eg. MySQL) or similar technology

• Knowledge of basic accounting standards and quickbooks

• Knowledge of personnel tracking software such as MS Access

• Knowledge of Volunteer Management and experience in Donor Relations and Fundraising

• Experience in Project Management

• Working Knowledge of Online Marketing, including Youtube, Analytics and Social Media

TO APPLY

Please send all applications (cover letter+resume) to mpayton@cficanada.ca.