cecil community centre
executive director
Position Overview
Organization: Cecil Community Centre
Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Cecil Community Centre Board of Management
Team: Four (4) direct reports: Director, Finance and Operations, Director, Programs and Community Services, Director, Strategic Initiatives, and Executive Assistant. Overall team of 40 employees, ~50 volunteers.
Location: 58 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1N6
Compensation: $115,000 – $120,000, plus a comprehensive benefit and vacation package. Compensation will be determined commensurate with experience.
Is This You?
You are deeply passionate about the transformative power of community and recognize that educational, recreational, social, and cultural activities are the foundation of a thriving and connected society. Your peers and neighbors see you as a respected leader – someone who fosters unity, inspires action, and sets an example for others to follow.
Your leadership extends beyond business; it is rooted in a genuine commitment to social impact. You are eager to collaborate with a dedicated leadership team and Board to shape the vision and strategic growth of Cecil House, ensuring its continued role as a vital community institution. You bring energy, enthusiasm, reliability, and approachability to your work, embracing challenges with a hands-on mindset. Above all, you are deeply passionate about community engagement.
You have excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to foster unity among diverse groups, including staff, Board members, other volunteers, community groups, government, and local residents. You possess the ability to navigate complex political landscapes and are a natural collaborator, adaptable under pressure, and skilled in inspiring and motivating others. When needed, you are a bridge builder, fostering meaningful connections and solutions.
You have a strong understanding of board governance, nonprofit operations, and volunteer engagement. Your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering, and you prioritize embedding equity in every aspect of your leadership.
Imagine leading one of the city’s most cherished neighborhood centers, a place that energizes you each morning.
If this excites you, please click here to read the entire Position Profile.