Job Details

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The executive director is hired by the board to exercise responsibility for the overall leadership and operations of the Center. He or she hires and supervises the staff, implements Center services, manages the organization, and works with the board in funding and marketing. As the Center grows, certain executive, administrative, and program functions of the Center may be delegated to other persons.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Executive Leadership
2. Administration
3. Budget and Finance
4. Program and Services
5. Fundraising and Grant Writing
6. Marketing and Public Relations

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Executive Leadership
Articulating the vision and mission of the organization
Meeting regularly with the staff to interpret the program's goals and objectives
Participating in meetings of the board of directors and advisory committees
Facilitating board development
Identifying strategies for Center development
Guiding the Center's planning processes
Building and maintaining Center relationships with supporting institutions

Administration
Coordinating Center administration
Hiring, assigning, supervising, evaluating, and discharging staff
Maintaining personnel records and conducting annual staff reviews
Building the staff team and conducting administrative staff meetings
Assisting the board in formulating Center policy

Budget and Finance
Keeping the board informed about the Center's financial position
Supervising financial management and financial reporting
Developing and managing the budget
Determining staff compensation

Program and Services
Hiring, evaluating, and discharging clinical staff in collaboration with the Clinical Director
Communicating with program staff and coordinating clinical staff meetings
Coordinating consultation and educational services
Assisting in the formation of counseling policies and procedures
Managing clinical records

Fundraising and Grant Writing
Assessing the Center's needs and resources
Working with the board to develop a fiscal strategy and fundraising plan
Implementing the fundraising efforts

Marketing and Public Relations
Coordinating marketing and public relations
Representing the Center to the larger community
Building relationships with area congregations

Education and/or Other Requirements

Demonstrated experience and ability as an administrator, preferably of a nonprofit organization, including financial and human resources management.
Demonstrated ability to write and secure grants.
Strengths as an organizer and enabler of a staff team and the ability to delegate work to other persons.
Willingness to initiate action and exert leadership in organizational life.
An ability to integrate the spiritual mission of the Center with the Center program.
Ability to work effectively as a leader among faith leaders, congregations, and other community sponsors and resource persons.
Experience with healthcare billing and negotiating with third-party providers.
Familiarity with creating newsletters, brochures, and social media campaigns.

Location

Other Details
Position Type: Full-Time
Supervisor: Board of Directors

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