Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Pathways Board of Directors

Reviewed: 3/18/2024

Summary This position serves as Pathways’ principal leader as well as representative of the organization to the greater Yankton community and is therefore responsible for the overall mission regarding breaking the cycle of homelessness in those served by the organization.

Core Values: Pathways has 6 core values (listed below) that will be adhered to by all staff, board members and volunteers.

1. Integrity: We act in a way and make decisions that are, at all times, honest, truthful, transparent, authentic, consistent, and relative to Pathways’ mission and values. We will show accountability to see each task through to its fulfillment and hold others to the same expectation. We actively listen and are open to feedback and improvement. We take responsibilities for our mistakes and learn from them. We acknowledge our roles in conflicts and participate in finding and implementing solutions.

2. Respect: We value, listen to, learn from and appreciate each other, our participants, our board, our donors and our community. We treat every person with dignity. We assume the best intentions in all people, giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. We give feedback directly, respectfully, and with a focus on solutions. We communicate our needs and expectations openly, and do not get angry at others’ failures to fulfill expectations we do not clearly set. We carry out conversations and actions in a way that is thoughtful and high in quality.

3. Inspiration: We choose to see the potential in every person we meet. We inspire hope and create opportunities that empower. We will strive to be passionate about breaking the cycle of homelessness in those we serve. We will be actively present while on duty for Pathways, whether at the facility, in the community, or at a meeting. We will arrive ready to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

4. Excellence: We will demonstrate exceptional performance and service. We will implement programs that not only meet our mission, but also meet our mission beyond expectations. We will evaluate every aspect of pathways, including our board, employees, participants, and specific programs.

5. Community: We are community leaders and advocates for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of homelessness. We will engage in various aspects of the Yankton community and surrounding areas. We will seek out partnerships that will be mutually beneficial. We will encourage collaboration between Pathways and other agencies, businesses or organizations and strive to eliminate the duplication of resources.

6. Responsible Stewardship: We will receive and accept all gifts or donations with enthusiasm and express sincere thanks using appropriate methods. We will demonstrate responsible use of the gifts and donations and provide proof of responsible use. We will provide recognition for donors in a respectful and appropriate manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities (10%):

1. Directly supervise 2 FT and 2 PT positions.

2. Creates and implements performance evaluations for direct reports, the Board of Directors, and organization as a whole.

3. Administer semi-annual performance evaluations with direct reports.

4. Hold monthly all-staff meetings. Implement other meetings as necessary.

5. Organize staff trainings as necessary and encourage all staff to attend.

Administrative Duties & Operations Management (30%)

1. Work with program managers to develop systems and protocols for successful and smooth operations of Pathways.

2. Oversees any building maintenance and construction or remodeling projects.

3. Prepares an annual report of activities and accomplishments of Pathways.

4. Maintains responsibility for the planning of all Pathways Board meetings.

5. Works with finance committee to maintain accountability for sound financial planning, budgeting, reporting and compliance to all local, state and federal requirements and coordinates the annual operations plan and budget.

6. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff, board, volunteers, donors, and potential donors.

Resource Development (60%)

7. Establishes short and long-range goals and strategies for funding sources and enlists support from members of the board and others to support this goal.

8. Plans and conducts appropriate development activities including seeking of major gifts, grants, special events and other funding resources including cultivating, soliciting and maintaining a recognition system for donors.

9. Designs and implements appropriate marketing communications for development activities.

10. Sustains and expands fundraising initiatives, annual giving campaigns and prospective donor identification.

11. Informs potential contributors of special needs of institution, and encourages individuals, Corporations, and foundations to establish or contribute to special funds through endowments, Trusts, donations of gifts-in-kind, or bequests.

12. Confers with attorneys to establish methods of transferring funds to benefit both donors and institution.

13. Oversees the handling all charitable gifts for the Shelter.

14. Serves as administrator of all undetermined grants received by the Shelter. This involves writing the grant and ensuring all grant guidelines are met.

15. Maintains appropriate relationships with other supportive organizations at local, state and national levels within foundations, government, business, churches, organizations for advocacy, fundraising, the media and public.

16. Work with public relations committee to ensure appropriate social media presence.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; experience in development and non-profit leadership serving those who are temporarily unable to serve themselves. Knowledge of poverty and homelessness. Skill in financial management, experience in gift solicitation.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as grant guidelines, best-practice policies and procedures, and job descriptions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or before various community groups.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, anything related to budgeting and basic accounting practices.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of Instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual will have prior experience with Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, CCTV security system operations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While per-forming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hours: Full Time Permanent, 40 hours per week. M-F, hours may vary.

Wage: The minimum starting salary for this role is $48,000, with potential for higher compensation based on relevant experience.

Benefits: QSEHRA of $2,400 annually, Vision and Dental Insurance, PTO, Sick Leave, 4% retirement contribution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Yankton, SD 57078: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000