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Position: Executive Director

Responsible to: Board of Directors

Employment Status: Full Time/Exempt

Primary Work Site: Administrative Office

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the development, oversight and application of the Agency mission, policies, goals and objectives in the areas of finance, personnel, programs, services, community relations and facility maintenance. Ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards. Regularly update the Board of Directors. Plan the direction of the Agency.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the long-range planning, policy development and decision making for the Agency.
• Provide leadership in determining and communicating the mission of the Agency. Ensures that programming is mission driven.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interact with government and professional organizations to advocate legislative and policy changes.
• Advise the Board on operational, programmatic and fiscal matters.
• Ensure the Executive Committee is updated regularly between Board meetings on any issues of importance.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings and prepares reports to present. Ensures the Board agenda and minutes are prepared.
• Ensure that policy changes and updates are presented to the Board for approval.
• Ensure that the Board membership meets statutory requirements.
• Orient new Board members to the Community Action history, Agency programs and Board responsibilities.
• Create and maintains a Team environment, serving as a good Teammate as well as Team Leader.
• Interview for Agency Program Director positions when they are vacant or vacancy is pending.
• Responsible for final approval of hiring and termination of staff.
• Assist in all Agency audits.
• Maintain responsibility for the Agency budget and present to the Board a yearly budget for approval. Responsible to stay within the approved budget unless otherwise approved by the Board.
• Evaluate projected major expenditures.
• Oversee the process of planning, development and implementation of Agency programs.
• Develop and coordinate a system of cooperative planning and problem solving across program departments.
• Ensure the investigation of critical incidents including follow-up and/or corrective action.
• Maintain a working relationship with local civic leaders and community organizations to enhance services to Agency consumers.
• Represent the Agency in community activities, collaborative groups, committees and other forums.
• Work cooperatively with community groups, meeting with individuals and groups concerning Agency issues and resolving questions and concerns.
• Evaluate and develop plans for achieving the effective allocation and utilization of building space to meet the changing needs of the Agency.
• Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions.
• Attend meetings and serve on temporary committees, as requested.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field required, Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years relevant management experience with progressive levels of responsibility at an organization of comparable size with multiple foci preferred.

Experience in grant research and writing and responsible for securing funds through grants and funding opportunities.

SKILLS:

Excellent organizational abilities;

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written;

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