Executive Director

Executive Director

Organisation role (Long-term) · Flexible hours
2595 AN, The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
CoordinationTrusteeshipAdministrationMarketing & CommunicationsSocial contact
WellbeingSocial justiceRefugees & minorities

Contact person

Wool for WarmthAsk Wool a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or +31629006640.
The organiser has marked this opportunity as filled. Applications are closed. You can find other Volunteer vacancies here.
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Summary

We are looking for an Executive Director with 5 years of experience in leadership and preferably from management educational background.

Detailed description

Who we are

Wool for Warmth is a non-profit organization committed to helping homeless people in The Hague by donating winter cloths. The network of knitters and crocheters transforms the old scraps of wool into beautiful hand knitted/crocheted winter gifts for the 39,300 homeless in The Netherlands.


We are looking for an experienced Executive Director to join our team to help us in organizing and coordinating day to day tasks and operations.


What you’ll do

Project & Policy Implementation

 Implement and execute the organization's mission and vision.

 Implement projects and initiatives funded through various sources.

 Enforce office policies and procedures to maintain a productive and

harmonious work environment.

 Provide support for day-to-day activities and operations, including

planning, coordination, and control.

 Organize and coordinate office events, conferences, or meetings.


Administrative & Office Management

 Supervise the day-to-day administrative activities such as record-

keeping, filing, and data management.

 Facilitate the coordination of logistics, transportation, accommodation,

and other related tasks.

 Ensure the office is organized and efficient by managing supplies,

equipment, and facility maintenance.

 Address issues and challenges that arise within the office, finding

practical solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.


Advocacy & Communication

 Advocate for fundraising opportunities by engaging with fund

organizations to enhance the organization's effectiveness.

 Facilitate communication within the office and with external

stakeholders, including handling phone calls, emails, and other

correspondence.


Staff Management

 Supervise project and administrative staff and delegate tasks as needed.

 Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating of employees.


Scheduling & Coordination

 Manage schedules, appointments, and meetings. Coordinate with other

departments or external parties as necessary.

 Collaborate closely with the board, preparing information to facilitate

informed decision-making.

 Participate in board meetings as an ex-officio member without voting

rights, offering suggestions and advice.

 Assist the board in annual planning and provide progress and

achievement reports annually or upon request.


Financial Responsibilities

 In coordination with the Treasurer, handle budgeting, expense tracking,

and financial record-keeping for office-related activities and projects

Getting there

The organiser has marked this opportunity as filled. Applications are closed. You can find other Volunteer vacancies here.
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About Stichting Wool for Warmth

Wool for Warmth's core philosophy is that everyone must be happy. Our fabulous volunteers organise, sort, and distribute mountains of donated wool to be to knitted and crocheted into thousands of handmade hats, scarves, socks, blankets 9and more!) to homeless shelters in The Netherlands. We support ourselves by running a second-hand store. This creates opportunities for people who love sorting, selling, managing, and negotiating. We have a place for everyone who loves the circular economy, wool, or stuff!

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