CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ASSOCIATION OF NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSES OF BC

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) has been serving British Columbians since 1894 and is one of the oldest, continuously serving societies in the Province of B.C. ANHBC is a volunteer driven community service agency headquartered in Vancouver with over 500 staff in eight neighbourhood houses and an outdoor center with an annual budget of more than 18 million. In recent years ANHBC has undertaken significant steps in implementing a Strategic Plan to position itself better in order to respond to changing community needs and better serve communities throughout B.C. This is your opportunity to lead an organization that provides excellent services and programs to the communities that it serves, and is influential in growing the Neighbourhood House movement. Known for innovative Neighbourhood House development and programming services, ANHBC provides expertise to Neighbourhood Houses, communities and community members across the Lower Mainland, Nationally and Internationally. You will be B.C.s voice and champion and will promote ANHBC and the Neighbourhood House movement in British Columbia through your relationships within communities, with businesses, funding organizations, government representatives, individual donors and the public. As Chief Executive Officer, you will have much to build upon and much to achieve as you work closely with an engaged team and Board of Directors. A highly credible, reputable leader and builder, you are experienced in leading change and in working with government and multiple stakeholders at the provincial level, funders and businesses. Results-focused and nimble, you will work with the Board of Directors to revise and implement a new strategic plan. You are an enthusiastic influencer, communicator, and consensus builder, and will clarify and communicate the vision, mission, strategy, and value proposition to funders, government, and other key stakeholders. In this position you are also the Executive Director of the Alexandra Foundation, our strategic partner in neighbourhood house development, and the Alexandra Housing Society. For more information about the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC, please visit www.anhbc.org We welcome expressions of interest from candidates who possess a Masters Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a large complex community social service setting providing client focused services, including experience in community development, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, organizational management, and financial management and control. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by March 5, 2014, in confidence, to: Ms. Darlene Dean, President, Board of Directors in c/o Lily Chen, HR Director Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC #203-3102 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7 Email: lchen@anhbc.org
We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia
Member Houses: Cedar Cottage NH, Alex NH, Frog Hollow NH, Gordon NH, Kitsilano NH, Mount Pleasant NH, South Vancouver NH and Sasamat Outdoor Center