Potential for Growth: Opportunity for increased hours and compensation as organizational sustainability and growth milestones are achieved.
About Us
LEARNINGO is a registered charity supporting autistic individuals and people with diverse support needs through innovative educational, recreational, and community-based programming.
We are a small but growing organization with established programs, strong community partnerships, and a committed team. We are entering an important phase focused on strengthening sustainability, systems, and long-term impact.
The Opportunity
This is a part-time Executive Director role with real scope for influence.
We are seeking a leader who is comfortable working in a hands-on environment where strategy and operations overlap. This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys building systems, strengthening organizations, and supporting meaningful community impact.
The ideal candidate may be:
- An emerging nonprofit leader ready to step into an Executive Director role, or
- An experienced leader looking for a part-time, flexible, mission-driven position with room to shape and grow an organization
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Minimum 3 years progressive leadership or management experience in the non-profit, education, health, disability or human services sector
- Minimum 2 years of experience supervising staff and managing organizational operations Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation Preferred
- Experience working with Autistic individuals or those with diverse support needs Experience working with a registered charity or non profit
- Knowledge of CRA charitable regulations, non-profit governance, and board relations Experience with strategic planning, organizational growth and change management Experience with fundraising and donor stewardship
- Familiarity with bookkeeping software SAGE Certifications (held or willing to obtain)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- First Aid & CPR-C
- Background check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or equivalent (asset)
Core Areas of Responsibility
1. Organizational Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the implementation of the organization's strategic priorities.
- Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and sustainability.
- Provide recommendations to the Board regarding organizational development.
- Support succession planning and organizational capacity building.
- Monitor risks and operational challenges.
2. Governance & Board Relations
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Board and operations.
- Prepare Board agendas, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Attend Board, Executive Committee, and AGM meetings.
- Support policy and bylaw development.
- Ensure compliance with governance requirements.
3. Financial Management
- Oversee bookkeeping and financial administration.
- Review organizational cash flow and financial projections.
- Monitor budgets and provide financial updates to the Board.
- Coordinate year-end financial requirements.
- Maintain relationships with accountants, banks, CRA, and auditors.
- Approve significant expenditures and reimbursements.
4. Human Resources Oversight
- Provide oversight of staffing structures and organizational charts.
- Support recruitment strategy and workforce planning.
- Supervise senior leadership staff.
- Review and approve payroll processes.
- Support complex staff relations matters when escalated.
5. Fund Development & Community Relations
- Lead grant writing and funding applications.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, funders, and community partners.
- Support fundraising events and campaigns.
- Represent the organization at meetings and networking opportunities.
- Develop corporate and community sponsorship opportunities.
6. Operational Oversight
- Ensure programs operate in alignment with organizational policies and mission.
- Monitor program capacity, participant demand, and organizational resources.
- Respond to significant operational issues or escalated concerns.
- Delegate operational responsibilities appropriately to Directors and support staff.
7. Administration
- Maintain key organizational records.
- Ensure compliance with CRA, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee organizational systems and administrative processes.
- Coordinate major organizational projects and reporting requirements.
Why This Role Is Different
- Part-time leadership role with meaningful impact
- Flexibility and hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to directly shape organizational growth and systems
- Strong alignment with mission-driven, community-focused work
- Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
- Potential for expanded hours and leadership scope over time as the organization grows
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What interests you in leading a small, growing nonprofit in a part time role?
- This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on operational involvement. Can you share an example of a time you balanced both levels of work?
- Our organization supports individuals with autism and diverse support needs through community-based programming. What draws you to this population and type of work?
- This role is part-time with significant autonomy and evolving structure. How do you approach working in environments where systems are still being developed?
- What does “organizational sustainability” mean to you in a nonprofit context?
Work Location: In person
