Executive Director for the Friends of Foothills Schools Foundation

Foothills School Division; High River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills School Division is seeking an Executive Director for the Friends of Foothills Schools Foundation. This role involves overseeing operations, managing fundraising efforts, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position is part-time for an initial eight-month contract, with potential for renewal based on resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising or executive management.
• Strong commitment to education and community development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and success of the foundation.
• Manage volunteers, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about education and community? Do you have experience in fundraising, leadership, and strategic planning? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Executive Director position at the Friends of Foothills Schools Foundation!

The Friends of Foothills Schools Foundation is a new organization that supports schools within the Foothills School Division and includes the communities of Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Longview, and the County of Foothills. Our vision is to remove financial barriers that impede academic success.

Foothills School Division is helping facilitate on behalf of the Foundation, the selection of an Executive Director. As the Executive Director, you will oversee the operations and success of the foundation, by working with the Board of Directors and in collaboration with the Foothills School Division. You will be responsible for the promotion and growth of the foundation, managing volunteers and events, fundraising and grants, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards.

The position, working directly for the Foundation in a contractor capacity, is initially an eight (8) month contract at a 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week), with the intent that it will be renewed based on the availability of resources. At minimum, you will need a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, preference will be given to those that have at least five years of experience in fundraising or executive management, and a strong commitment to education and community development. Please see the detailed job description .

If you are interested in joining our team as the Executive Director of the Friends of Foothills Schools Foundation, please apply with your resume and cover letter through the Foothills School Division careers webpage. The position will be held open until a suitable candidate has been found, preference will be given to those that have their resume in prior to January 15, 2024. For more information, to be directed to the website of the Friends of Foothills Schools Foundation. If you have questions related to this position, please email . We look forward to hearing from you!