SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Trustees
FLSA: Exempt
Position Objective:
The Executive Director serves as chief professional officer of the organization and administers, coordinates, and directs the organization’s policies and plan of work as established by the Board of Trustees. In addition, the Executive Director provides leadership to volunteers and staff in carrying out the policies of the organization; suggests new policies and programs as indicated for consideration by the Board; insures the organization’s objectives are effectively pursued; and provides professional expertise and consultation to the organization.
Key Responsibility Area: Board of Trustees
- Ensures that Board policies, procedures and decisions are implemented.
- Advises Board of need for new policies, procedures and programs to keep organization viable and responsive to changing needs.
- Informs Board of current status of all phases of operation.
- Informs Board of latest developments affecting United Way in other United Ways or government actions.
Key Responsibility Area: Program Planning & Fund Distribution
- Assists Board/Volunteers in developing and implementing appropriate plans for the distribution of funds available.
- Keeps abreast of current and new developments in this area and informs Board of needed programs/services.
- Advises/recommends to Board the policies/procedures necessary to ensure the fiscal/program accountability of United Way and member agencies.
- Advises/informs member agencies of United Way policies/procedures concerning fiscal/program accountability. Monitors agency compliance with same.
- Implements United Way policies/procedures concerning programs, planning and fund distribution.
- Assists in attracting the highest level of volunteer leadership to this function.
Key Responsibility Area: Fund Raising
- Assists Campaign Chairperson in organizing, supervising and conducting an annual campaign to raise the funds needed to accomplish the goals/objectives of the organization.
- Assures that a master campaign plan exists to ensure continuity of campaign practices.
- Assists Campaign Chairperson in attracting/recruiting the highest level of community leadership to the campaign drive.
- Provides/arranges training and support services for campaign volunteers.
Key Responsibility Area: Community/Agency Relations
- Maintain on-going communications with community organizations.
- Develops new and innovative approaches in ways to communicate United Way goals/objectives to the public.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other community leaders (professional, business and political), other United Ways and United Way of America.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with United Way member agencies.
- Conducts/arranges needed training and/or information sessions for member agencies.
Key Responsibility Area: Administration & Management
- Accountable to the Board for ensuring that the business and financial affairs of the United Way are conducted in accordance with acceptable standards of business and regulatory agencies.
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring, evaluating, training and development of all United Way staff.
- Advises Board concerning effective management practices and employment policies and assists them in developing sound policies and practices consistent with United Way standards.
Key Responsibility Area: Building & Equipment Management
- Develops and implements a yearly maintenance and repair plan for office equipment.
- Maintains positive relationships with tenants.
Key Responsibility Area: Miscellaneous
- Other duties as assigned by Board.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree
- Minimum of three (3) years Management experience
- Experience working with a Non-Profit Organization
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and understand Financial Statements
- Personal computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Reside in or relocate to Shelby County
- Have a valid Driver’s License and provide own transportation.
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds.
- Ability to work additional hours and flexible hours; making presentation on 2nd and 3rd shift during campaign.
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