We’re hiring an executive director!
Job title: Executive Director
Role type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Start date: January 2023
Reports to: Board of Directors
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000
Location: Charlie’s FreeWheels, 242.5 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON
Organization Overview:
Charlie’s FreeWheels (CFW) is a Toronto charity that uses bicycles to support the development of empowered young leaders, and self-assured young cyclists. We do this by improving youth access to bicycles, facilitating bicycle-related skill development, and inspiring youth to ride with confidence.
Build-A-Bike is our signature program. Participants aged 12-25 learn to build a bike from the frame up with their own hands, through classes about bicycle anatomy, tool safety, a bike’s mechanical systems, and bike safety. Participants leave the program with a helmet, lock, front and back lights, a bell, and a bike built by and for them, along with the skills and knowledge to repair it themselves and ride it safely.
CFW is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages and prioritizes applications from people identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S and present or previous residents of Regent Park, Moss Park & St. James Town.
Job Description:
The Executive Director is responsible for managing all aspects of CFW’s internal operations and outward facing activities, including but not limited to, community engagement, finance, human resources, fundraising, program and policy development, and general administration. The day-to-day role shifts focus between the in-person programming season (spring/summer) and the fundraising, grant writing, and reporting season.
The Executive Director also ensures that the organization is driving towards the mission, vision and strategic goals established with the Board of Directors. For the year ahead, these goals are focused on meeting the unmet demand for CFW's core Build-A-Bike program in the communities of Moss Park and Regent Park, relaunching CFW's pre-employment training program for Build-A-Bike graduates, and building on existing partnerships and relationships to reach more youth and engage the broader cycling community. As a small organization, maintaining CFW's financial stability and fundraising efficiency remains important.
The Executive Director is supported by a dedicated Board, at least one permanent staff member, additional seasonal staff, and volunteers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Drive the Organization’s Mission and Strategy
Work with Board and staff to ensure that CFW’s mission is fulfilled through the delivery of its programs
2. Implement Board of Directors’ Policies and Decisions
Act as a resource to the Board of Directors and keep the Board up to date so that policies and decisions are made on an informed basis (e.g. community needs and resources, issues affecting delivery of programs and services, finances, administration)
Uphold agreements with our partner organizations
3. Monitor and Oversee Financial Management of the Organization
Manage day-to-day financial operations
Maintain appropriate day-to-day fiscal controls to ensure all programs are within the scope of the annual budget
Work with Treasurer/Board Finance Committee to determine long-range financial projections
4. Fundraising
Prioritize fundraising as a major responsibility
Initiate and maintain relationships with funding sources
Research grant opportunities and write grant applications for funding from a variety of sources (e.g. government, foundations, corporations)
Lead the development and execution of fundraising campaigns and events
5. Manage Staff
Ensure appropriate staffing consistent with community and member needs and within the constraints of the organization’s physical and financial resources
6. Ensure Physical Space Meets Program Needs, and Programs Meet Community Needs
Develop, plan and deliver programs and services
In collaboration with staff and Board, monitor community needs on an ongoing basis, be aware of the changing context within which programs and services are provided
Monitor programs and services to ensure consistency with criteria established by funding sources and the mission and goals of the organization
7. Establish, Maintain and Advance Community Relations
Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Undertake activities within Toronto that enhance the visibility of the organization including representation on appropriate committees, networks, and joint projects
Qualifications, Experiences & Skills:
Strong project management experience, including demonstrated ability to run a project or organization;
Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting;
Experience in initiating, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services;
Experience in fundraising and grant writing for a non-profit initiative;
Experience hiring, training, managing, and collaborating with staff;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
Experience riding a bike in Toronto; deeper knowledge of bike mechanics and/or the cycling community in Toronto will be considered an asset;
Experience working with youth will be considered an asset;
Experience in a non-profit environment will be considered an asset;
Experience living and/or working in Regent Park, Moss Park and/or St. James Town communities will be considered an asset;
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The Executive Director may work from home or from the shop space at 242.5 Queen Street East, at hours that make sense for them and for programming needs. During the spring/summer season, it will be more important for them to be in-person in the shop space to support other staff and volunteers.
The Executive Director may be required to move bicycles and heavy boxes containing tools and parts. Assistance and accommodation can be provided to the best of our abilities.
Compensation:
Annual salary of $65,000 - $70,000, health benefits, flexible hours, and 3 weeks vacation.
Please submit applications to hiring@charliesfreewheels.ca by Friday, November 25, 2022. Interviews will be held the following week.