GENERAL MANAGER - Olds Regional Exhibition - Olds, AB

The Role

The General Manager is responsible for leading and managing the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and to lead ORE to be a financially sustainable Agricultural Society. This is an in-office role.

Responsibilities

Leadership

- Lead the Olds Regional Exhibition in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors
- Foster an setting where all employees, volunteers, partners, and guests are respected and appreciated
- Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization’s activities
- Represent the organization at community events to enhance our relationship within the community
- Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board when needed

Operational Planning & Management

- Ensure that the operation of ORE meets the expectations of its clients, partners, and Board members
- Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials
- Review existing policies and recommend changes to the Board when needed

Financial Planning & Management

- Prepare a comprehensive budget for the Board and staff to work with
- Work on generating sufficient revenue, in that ORE can be financially sustainable
- Ensure that proper bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed
- Seek out and apply for funding that ORE would qualify for. Examples including casinos, Agriculture subsidies

Communications

- Communicate with the Board in a timely manner all information required for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.




- Communicate with clients and vendors, providing key information to them in a timely manner.
- Maintain positive working relationships and collaborative agreements with community groups, politicians, funders along with other organizations to help achieve the goals of ORE
- Elevate a good relationship with the Town of Olds staff

Business Development

- Building Strategic partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals to expand market reach and access new business
- Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure retention and repeat business. This involves understanding client needs and providing ongoing support

Competencies

- Degree or Diploma in Business or related field
- 3+ years of proven success in a leadership role with the ability to inspire the team
- Financial acumen including reporting and accounting
- Knowledge in Board Governance and Board relations
- Project management experience in large and small scopes from identification to completion
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Demonstrated strength in communications; verbal and written with thorough attention to detail
- Ability to present complex ideas succinctly.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, community leaders, and the public
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint).
- Working in non-profit or agriculture would be considered an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

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