Digby Area Learning Association
Location – Digby, Nova Scotia
Executive Director
Established in 1991 and located in the rural community of Digby, the Digby Area Learning Association is a not-for-profit literacy and career based organization that focuses on adult learners and learning opportunities that encourage and support healthy, sustainable communities.
The Executive Director will report to an established Board of Directors and work closely with funding agencies, stakeholders, community partners, and staff in the successful delivery of adult literacy programs and services. The incumbent is responsible for management duties associated with the programs and services that are under the administrative umbrella of the organization. The incumbent shall possess:
- strong leadership and team building skills
- extensive administrative and supervisory experience within an educational setting
- a strong understanding of adult literacy issues
- a collaborative approach to management and staff development
- strong communication skills
- strong computer skills that promotes programs and services of the organization through the delivery of presentations and networking opportunities
- extensive experience in complex financial responsibilities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in education, business administration (with experience in development and implementation of funding proposals), or the equivalent combination of training, skills and work experience. Experience in adult learning environments, combined with experience in the administration of public programs and services is an asset in the not-for-profit sector. This position requires someone with the ability to work well with others, to motivate, lead and mentor staff with the proven ability to manage staff issues including performance management skills. The incumbent will work independently with people from a variety of educational levels within the system.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please email your resume in confidence to:
Peter Janson
Digby Area Learning Association Board of Directors
245-7443
jobs@dala.digby.ns.ca
Deadline for this position is June 25th, 2010