Executive Director of Operations jobs in West Salem, WI

Executive Director

Compensation:$58,000-$62,000/year, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits: Bluff Country Family Resources (BCFR) offers very competitive Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and a wellness stipend.

RESPONSIBLE TO: BCFR Board of Directors

Mission: Our organization's mission is to provide community education and non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and housing insecurity due to violence.

SUMMARY STATEMENT: At the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director should propose the major thrust and direction of BCFR in support of the organization’s mission. Within the framework of these long term goals, the director should lead the agency’s programs to achieve shorter term goals on monthly, quarterly, yearly, and multi-year bases. In formulating these objectives, the executive director should insure that they reflect the needs of the client groups and that they will be fully supported by the Board of Directors and staff.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Lead, supervise, evaluate, and provide clearly defined performance expectations for BCFR staff.

2. Plan and coordinate strategic direction of BCFR with the Board of Directors.

3. Develop, implement, and monitor long range planning, annual budget and fund-development plans, in conjunction with the Board of Directors.

4. Seek potential grants, prepare grant applications, and complete all grant reports.

5. Serve as BCFR liaison to local, state, regional and national organizations committed to ending intimate partner violence, child abuse, and housing insecurity due to violence.

6. Monitor and respond to community problems or concerns of relevance to BCFR.

7. Foster relationships between BCFR supporting agencies and individuals.

8. Make all decisions regarding the hiring and discharge of staff.

9. Provide opportunities for training and development to enable staff to meet high performance standards regularly.

10. Administer the day-to-day activities of the agency, its programs, staff, and relationships.

11. Provide direct client advocacy, including referrals.

12. Review and evaluate the results of program operations.

13. Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked office space.

14. Assist accountant with bookkeeping duties, including budget preparations, managing financial and vendor accounts, preparing and running bank deposits, processing and paying invoices, reviewing financial statements and reports for accuracy, and reconciling bank accounts monthly.

15. Coordinate materials for board and staff meetings, training sessions, fundraisers and other activities of the organization.

16. Other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in non-profit administration, social work, or other closely related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be substituted.
• Experience in people and programming management.
• Knowledge of sexual assault, domestic violence, community resources and related laws.
• Experience with grant writing and reporting.
• Must have education or experience in, and a strong commitment to working with and advocating for victims of violence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communications skills.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Requires timely completion of a mandated 40-hour Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Advocacy training course.
• Must pass a thorough criminal background check.
• Must have access to a telephone with adequate reception.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance.
• We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background that does not necessarily fit within every minimum qualification. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply if you are prepared and passionate for this work.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS

• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Adherence to strict confidentiality policy.
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively use best practices and techniques for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and housing insecurity due to violence.
• Able to work with victims/survivors from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Able to create and maintain a cohesive team work environment, encouraging transparency, honesty, and unity toward the mission of the organization.

PERSONAL ABILITIES/QUALITIES

1. Good communicator - able to communicate clearly and effectively using tact and diplomacy with clients and other staff members.

2. Organized - able to be very flexible, multi-task, prioritize duties, set up and follow deadlines, complete and store records in an organized manner with close attention to detail and accuracy, uses initiative and confidence to work effectively with minimal supervision.

3. Interpersonal skills - able to maintain a positive attitude, be enthusiastic, be patient and understanding with staff and clients, and demonstrate emotional maturity.

4. Sensitivity - to the needs, feelings and opinions of clients and other staff members; patience, gentleness, concern and sincerity; warmth and friendliness, respect for individuality of feelings and opinions.

5. Confidentiality - with written and verbal information regarding clients, the facility, and staff.

6. Teamwork skills - able to work congenially with others, willingness to help others; always supportive of team members verbally and in actions.

7. Integrity, honesty, tact, and diplomacy - when in contact with clients and other staff members; professional behavior. Accountability, especially for one’s own actions.

8. Ability to accept supervision and follow directives policies, rules, and regulations.

9. Problem-solving skills - able to use positive and objective problem-solving individually and as part of the team; to anticipate and recognize potential and actual problems, use creative approaches, positive attitude in making changes and trying new approaches.

10. Professional appearance.

11. Economical and careful with property, resources, supplies, and use of time.

12. Ability to react calmly and efficiently to new or stressful situations.

13. Demonstrates understanding and support of organizational initiatives - supports new and existing initiatives of management and the Board of Directors.

Bluff Country Family Resources is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations for Americans with disabilities will be fairly and conscientiously considered on a case-by-case basis.

You can view the job posting and learn more about our organization by visiting our website at: https://bluffcountry.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person