Executive Director

BETTER TOMORROW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Job Description

TITLE: Executive Director

DETAILS: 40 hours per week (FT) (some hours required outside of normal work hours); exempt/salaried; reports to Board of Directors; position located in Steamboat
Springs, CO.

SALARY: $80,000-$100,000 / year (pay based on experience or additional skills such as being fluent in a second language, advanced degrees, etc.)

BENEFITS: 100% coverage for employee health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 12 paid holidays and PTO; Employee will qualify for a 3% IRA match after 2 years.

SUMMARY: Our mission is to “Empower People. Inspire Courage.” Lead, inspire, and work with passion and diligence alongside the staff of our two programs: Advocates of Routt County and Brighter World, Child Advocacy Center. Please visit www.advocatesrc.org and www.brighterworldcac.org for more specific information on the programs. All work by Executive Director must be done through a lens of equity and inclusion. Please note, “Duties and Responsibilities” listed below may be delegated to other positions by Executive Director. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter. Priority given to applications received by September 10, 2021.

SKILLS: Must have a passion for working with victims/survivors, social justice, and the fight to stop violence. Must have experience leading and supervising a team. Must be competent with computers. Experience running a nonprofit or business is preferred. Background in finance, law, grant management, and/or donor relations desired. It is paramount that the employee is a team player, but also can work effectively on their own. Office is high energy and fun spirited. We strongly encourage diverse and bilingual candidates to apply. Must successfully complete a background check and complete 30 hours of agency-specific training upon hire.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Establish and lead the vision for the organization
• Help facilitate and implement strategic plan
• Help develop and implement agency annual goals
• Develop and implement efforts for diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally

Board Relations:

• Serves as staff liaison to the Board of Directors
• Provides guidance to Board of Directors:

• Attend Monthly Board Meetings
• Help draft Board agendas
• Report regularly (monthly) on successes and challenges in regards agency objectives
• Provides Board with information to reach sound decisions and to develop best practice policies

Personnel Administration:

• Responsible for all staff recruitment, hiring, appreciation, development, and terminations
• Initiate and implement strategies that promote employee productivity, workplace satisfaction, teamwork, and professional development
• Establish employee performance standards accompanied by annual employee performance reviews
• Facilitate conflict resolution among staff
• Implement policies as established by and with the Board of Directors
• Ensure that the personnel policies and practices of the agency are in accord with current laws, rules, and regulations
• Direct supervision for all Program Managers and Operations Manager
• Provide caring and responsible mentorship for all staff

Program Development & Administration:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the programs of the agency
• Challenge staff to develop creative approaches to their programming
• Maintain data collection systems for agencies that track effectiveness of service delivery
• Coordinate services with other community agencies where appropriate

Fiscal Management:

• Work with Board Treasurer to develop the annual budget which is subject to Board evaluation and approval
• Disburse funds within Board-approved budget
• Report to Board on all fiscal matters of the agency
• Maintain quality accounting procedures and controls
• Ensure cost-effective allocation of agency resources

Facility Operations & Management:

• Oversee the use and care of the facilities of the agency

• Negotiate leasing options for office space as needed and make recommendations to

Board

• Facilitate organization of appropriate maintenance, security, and improvement of the facilities as needed and approved in annual budget
• Plan for long term facility related needs with the Board
• Ensure that adequate insurance is in place for staff, facilities, and programming

Donor & Grant Development & Engagement:

• Develop varied funding sources
• Engage community to find individuals passionate about the mission and wanting to provide financial and/or in kind support
• Research and secure governmental and private sector funding opportunities
• Maintain strong relationship with grant funders and grant managers
• Work with Board on active development and coordination of fundraisers separate from grants or personal donations
• Assist in development and oversight of long-range funding and investment strategies

Community & Public Relations:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners
• Strategize to develop and implement marketing plans, media campaigns, and promotional materials to increase awareness about the agency, its programs, and its work
• Increase program visibility in the community (while ensuring client confidentiality)
• Represent the agency in all interactions with other community organizations, coalitions, individuals, and general public
• Promote positive public image of the agency, its programs, and its work
• Be active in local, district, state, and national coalitions, committees, boards, service groups, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in or are you familiar with the Steamboat Springs/Routt County/Yampa Valley area? If you do not currently live in the area, please describe why you want to move to the area.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000