Executive Director

Executive Director – Rehoboth Christian Ministries

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Rehoboth Christian Ministries

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Rehoboth Christian Ministries (RCM) is searching for a relational and forward-thinking executive leader to join their team as Executive Director. The Executive Director of RCM is passionate about their purpose of facilitating opportunities for people with disabilities to flourish, as Jesus taught. Grounded in a biblical worldview, the Executive Director champions the mission and vision of RCM while modeling the values of servanthood, compassion, dignity, inclusivity, integrity and commitment. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership to the organization to be healthy, successful and sustainable, and provides effective guidance, support and information to help the RCM Board of Directors meet its fiduciary responsibilities. The Executive Director has overall accountability for:

1. Strategy development (with the board) and execution (with the staff)
2. Fundraising and funding
3. External relationships and communication
4. Leadership and people development
5. Finance and administration
6. Facilities, operations and programs
7. Continuous improvement

If you are a servant-hearted, collaborative leader with a passion for seeing people with disabilities flourish, we would love to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE

Rehoboth Christian Ministries has a mandate to serve people with disabilities so they can flourish in life. This mandate and our very name – Rehoboth – are inspired by a verse in God’s word where Isaac names a watering well: Rehoboth (Genesis 26:22b). He named it Rehoboth, saying “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” Rehoboth means “a broad place” in which one has capacity to live a full life. And so, we take our direction and inspiration from that.

From spirited beginnings of providing room for the disabled to flourish on a ranch near Stony Plain, at a summer camp near Gull Lake, and in a modest home in Coaldale, Rehoboth has made room all across Alberta. We help the disabled flourish in some 50 group homes across Alberta with staffing in Grande Prairie, Stony Plain, Edmonton, Three Hills, Calgary and Coaldale.

Today, Rehoboth is a thriving and healthy ministry with an operating budget of $25+ million, over 600 diverse employees and 6 administrative offices, serving more than 200 clients. The future for the organization is bright as they are committed to sustainable growth while staying true to their mission and values.

OUR PURPOSE

Facilitating opportunities for people with disabilities to flourish, as Jesus taught.

OUR VISION

By the grace of God, all persons with disabilities have a meaningful and dignified place in society where they can live, contribute and fellowship with others.

OUR VALUES

Rehoboth values are Christ-like, including: servanthood, compassion, dignity, inclusivity, integrity and commitment.

OUR BELIEFS

That Rehoboth is diligent in using the power of prayer
That Rehoboth serves God through serving its clients
That the work of Rehoboth is blessed by God
That Rehoboth is deliberate in applying and nurturing the God-given talents of everyone involved

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Strategic thinker
2. Visionary, inspiring and goal oriented
3. Collaborative and faith-based leadership style
4. Humble and authentic
5. Leadership development, mentoring and coaching abilities
6. Change management and decision-making skills
7. Professionalism and emotional intelligence
8. A heart and passion for people with disabilities
9. Networking and relationship building skills
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. Active listening skills; seeking to understand and able to resolve conflict
12. Client focused and relational
13. Analytical, planning, organizing and prioritizing skills
14. Accountable and dependable
15. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
16. Financial management and budgeting skills
17. Strong computer skills

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A passion for and genuine interest in serving and advocating for people with disabilities to see them flourish in life
2. Demonstrated maturity in Christian character and alignment with Rehoboth’s values, beliefs and Statement of Faith
3. 10+ years of progressive senior leadership/management experience, leading a team of other leaders. Previous not-for-profit sector experience in a related field, preferred
4. University degree (master’s degree, preferred) in a relevant field such as business, administration, humanities, social sciences or social services
5. Previous experience in the development and implementation of a strategic plan, an asset
6. Previous experience in fundraising, funding, development and communications, an asset
7. Able to travel regularly within Alberta for organizational oversight, relationship building, conferences, external stakeholder meetings and ministry development
8. Financial management and budgeting experience with a similarly sized organization
9. Experience reporting to, collaborating with, or sitting on an engaged board, preferred
10. Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking and managing several projects at one time
11. Able to communicate at a highly professional level to act as an ambassador of Rehoboth
12. Familiar and comfortable with a Reformed Christian congregation/church stakeholder group

Location: Acheson, AB (just outside of Edmonton)

Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found

Start Date: TBD

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.