The Executive Director is Act Five's lead external voice, primary fundraiser, and organizational steward. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED ensures the mission and theological identity are protected and embodied at the highest level.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Core responsibilities include:
- Fundraising and donor stewardship: Lead Act Five's fundraising efforts by cultivating donor relationships, advancing the capital campaign, growing the donor community, and communicating Act Five's vision with clarity and conviction.
- Organizational leadership: Lead and support a staff team of 7–9 by providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development, while strengthening organizational systems, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness and stewarding the culture that makes Act Five distinctive.
- Program stewardship: Ensure the Gap Year and Residency programs remain faithful to Act Five's mission, continue to grow in accessibility and enrolment, and are delivered with excellence.
- Vision and strategy: Partner with the Board and staff to discern and advance Act Five's future, including the development of a second property, a Study Centre, and other strategic opportunities.
- Board partnership: Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance, financial stewardship, and organizational health.
- Congruence: Embody Act Five’s core values and desire to be shaped and challenged by the life we are inviting young people to share
- Christian integrity: Uphold Act Five's Statement of Faith and participate in the life of a local church
(see full job post at https://actfive.ca/job-posting-executive-director/)
Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
