Executive Director, MCC Manitoba

Job Synopsis

The Executive Director (ED) provides overall leadership to the work of MCC in Manitoba. The ED  bears responsibility for upholding the vision, purpose, and values of MCC as well as implementing the work of MCC in Manitoba as set by the MCC Manitoba Board of Directors.
The ED is responsible to the MCC Manitoba Board. The ED provides overall leadership and vision from an Anabaptist orientation to MCC Manitoba (MCCM). This person supervises and works collaboratively with the Manitoba leadership team (director of development and communications, director of program, director of social enterprise, director of finance, director of human resources) and the executive office administrator to provide effective programming.

Please note: Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated and successful administrative leadership characterized by co-operation and collaboration (servant leadership)
• Relevant post-secondary degree or related experience
  Awareness and acceptance of theological diversity within the MCC family
• Ability to address issues and communicate positions in theological terms
• Understanding of financial resource management
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive office environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict and power dynamics in gender, race, and office relations
• Effective interactive communication skills – written, verbal, and listening
• Ability to function as leader of staff team
• Familiarity and ability to work with Manitoban MCC stakeholders
• Ability to work with and at direction of Board
• Previous involvement with MCC preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development of innovative programs and related support services within the mission of MCC Manitoba (40%)
• Represent MCC Manitoba beyond itself with constituent denominations, inter-organization relationships and other stakeholders (25%)
• Provide support for the governance function of the MCC Manitoba board (15%)
• Advise fundraising/supporter engagement/thrift processes (20%)

Contact/Relationships:
The ED is expected to provide overall Manitoba leadership to the relief, development and peace building work of MCC, to be in relationship with the primary and secondary MCC stakeholders and to embody the voice of the organization, both internally and externally with the media and among provincial government officials. The ED cultivates relationships among provincial leaders of constituent conferences and with partner bodies. This position works to develop relationships within the areas of supporter engagement and social enterprise, including relating to donors, thrift shop boards and other revenue generating committees and organizations.

Complexity/Competencies:
The ED is a member of the Canadian ED group alongside the EDs from other provincial MCCs and MCC Canada. MCC Manitoba is legally a not-for-profit charity that is accountable to its members.  However, the ED must also manage the complex reality of being bound through convent to the other MCCs in Canada and collaborate with that broader system.

Independent Action:
The ED exercises a high level of independent action and decision-making to meet the goals of the MCC Manitoba board.

The ED uses innovative and creative approaches to implement and evaluate organizational goals, exercising prudence and good judgment in consultation with the board chair on any issue that could jeopardize the organization’s well-being. Performance is measured over long intervals and in terms of substantial impact on the organization.

End Results:
As described, the ED has authority to make decisions impacting organization-wide program and operations as long as they remain within the scope of the overall MCC system and strategic priorities. MCC Manitoba staff vigorously implement the goals and priorities of the MCC Manitoba board to accomplish MCC Manitoba’s mission. The ED promotes  increased engagement among denominational members, partners, and compassionate MCC supporters in Manitoba.

Start Date

01 Sep, 2026 – Start date flexible

Salary Details

Base salary: $114,387

Benefits

Employer-paid health, dental & vision, AD&D, life insurances.
Matching 5% RRSP program.
Employee-paid LTD coverage.
Optional critical illness coverage.
All available upon hire.
Additional Information

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