Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the agency and all aspects of the agency’s operations. This primarily involves the supervision and coordination of all staff and volunteers hired to provide care and support services to THRIVE SS’s priority population. The Executive Director should have a strong passion, commitment, and expertise in achieving health equity for marginalized communities (e.g. Black Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Gay men, Transgender persons, etc.) Key responsibilities include but are not restricted to 1) Resource development and maintenance, 2) Agency and program planning, 3) Community and public relations, 4) Personnel management, 5) Agency liaison to the Board of Directors, and 6) Fiscal management.
Duties and Responsibilities
General
Acts as the spokesperson for organization.
Executes board-approved policies.
Directs and oversees short- and long-term strategic plans.
Attends board meetings and provides support to the Board of Directors.
Maintains effective and cost-efficient programs.
Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further the mission of the organization.
Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Maintains a working knowledge of developments and trends in the field.
Sees that the board is kept fully informed. regarding the organization and environment.
Builds and maintains a culture which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff committed to the mission.
Financial
Ensures accurate and complete financial and accounting records of the organization.
Ensures that financial goals are achieved, and operating expenses are within budget.
Works with the board in the preparation of the annual budget.
Ensures that the financial controls are met.
Human Resources
Hires, supervises and when necessary, dismisses staff.
Leads, coaches, and develops the organization’s staff to create a well-working team.
Ensures that job descriptions are current.
Conducts performance appraisals as required.
Formulates and implements corrective action as needed.
Ensure volunteers are engaged and recognized for their work.
Fundraising
Expands and maintains fundraising activities to support and grow existing programs.
Targets and develop grant proposals.
With the Board of Directors manages fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation.
Qualifications
At least a BA in Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
At least 5 years of related experience in a senior leadership role supervising directors, managing grants, leading a nonprofit agency, raising funds, etc.
Candidates will demonstrate strong skills in fiscal management, resource development and maintenance, agency and program planning, and public relations.
Previous experience, knowledge, and understanding of community health, public health principles, advocacy, social determinants of health, and other social services skills are given priority.
Previous experience working with African Americans, LGBTQ+ people, people living with HIV, and/or other marginalized communities.
Is proficient at writing and editing grants and managing major funding campaigns.
Is organized and deadline oriented.
Excellent partnership skills and ability to work with private and public sectors.
Flexible and cooperative approach to problem-solving.
Understands the mission/vision of the organization and can relate it to others.
Maintains a positive attitude that encourages participation and enthusiasm.
Respects other people’s viewpoints and skills, good listening and communication skills, willingness to compromise and collaborate.
Values diversity and helps to create an organizational culture that appreciates and respects differences.
Displays integrity, self-confidence, persuasiveness, decisiveness, and creativity.
Access to PHI: Will have access to Protected Health Information as outlined in THRIVE’s Security Policies & Procedures.
Travel Requirements
This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, training, or to support the organization and/or clients.
**This Job Description does not list all of your job duties. Occasionally your supervisor may request that you perform other reasonable duties. Review of your performance is based on your performance of the duties listed in this Job Description and these other duties. THRIVE reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time. This Job Description is not a contract for employment. Either you or THRIVE may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause.
Please visit us at thrivess.org to learn more about our organization.