General Manager at Olds Regional Exhibition

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 environment 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
• Be the spokesperson for the organization
• Represent the organization at events to enhance our relationship within the community

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

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.

Communications

• Communicate with the Board in a timely manner
• Communicate with clients and vendors
• Maintain good 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

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 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