UNITED WAY OF THE PENNYRILE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Position Reports To: Chair, Board of Directors
Position Support: Office Staff
Compensatory time/Overtime Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000 per year based on experience and work schedule.
Position Summary: Serves as the chief professional officer of the organization to provide leadership, professional direction, and operational oversight to further the mission, goals, and objectives of the United Way of the Pennyrile throughout its geographic service region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organizational Leadership - serve as the principal professional resource to the Board of Directors and committees of the United Way:
- Provide counsel to the volunteer leadership on United Way of America Standards of Excellence and membership requirements as well as other applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements;
- Assist the Board of Directors in matters of policy formulation and interpretation and strategic planning;
- Implement the policies established by the Board of Directors;
- Keep the Board of Directors and committee members informed on issues and matters of relevance to the organization and the regional community it serves and recommend new policies, services, and programs responsive to changing needs and times;
- Coordinate board and committee nominations and appointments;
- Coordinate all meeting schedules and materials, and maintain official minutes or records of all meetings as required;
- Serve as the liaison between partner agencies, community groups, committees, and the Board of Directors;
- Serve as the primary representative of the United Way and its Board of Directors to the public, at events, and through service on committees and work with coalitions and other community groups.
- Operational Leadership - provide leadership, direction, and administrative and management oversight to all operations of the United Way:
- Maintain stewardship and accountability for the overall operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within the policies established by the Board of Directors and the standards of the United Way of America;
- Initiate and direct planning efforts and the development of goals, objectives, and annual work plans and the regular review and evaluation of the progress of such efforts;
- Direct human resource functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and United Way policies. These functions include, but are not limited to employment, supervision, development, and compensation for all United Way staff members;
- Direct all business and financial affairs, including, but not limited to budgets, accounting of all funds and property, and financial records;
- Maintain all official records and reports in accordance with all applicable policies;
- Direct diverse resource development efforts in accordance with the organization’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and the principles of United Way fund raising;
- Direct an effective accountability and stewardship program;
- Direct all marketing and public relations efforts and materials;
- Ensure effective support systems are available, including, but not limited to equipment, technology, information management, procurement, and volunteer training;
- Direct all functions related to United Way office facilities, including, but not limited to budgets, resources, leases, subleases, security, repairs, and maintenance;
- Delegate day-to-day duties to applicable United Way staff to assure responsibilities are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Community Leadership – provide leadership for and with diverse community partners to promote community engagement in the development of a comprehensive, effective system of health and human services programming and service delivery:
- Develop and maintain relationships and serve as the United Way liaison between social service agencies, departments of government, and other community leaders and organizations;
- Serve as a professional consultant to community groups to bring outside and local resources together to develop effective services;
- Consult with other agencies, community partners, and departments of government to maintain high quality services relevant to community need;
- Maintain knowledge of government resources to advise upon their uses;
- Maintain knowledge of government policies to interpret the need for appropriate legislation related to health and human services at the local, state and national level;
- Stay abreast of community needs and issues, assess their extent and severity, and identify appropriate roles for the United Way to address them;
- Maintain positive agency relations with the goal of keeping United Way supported programs focused on priority community needs;
- Maintain an ethical and unbiased program of fund distribution focused on priority community needs;
- Advise and/or train community volunteers on community needs, United Way policies and procedures, and decisions relative to the admission of programs and the allocation of funds to partner agencies;
- Provide consultation to assist partner agencies in matters related to United Way policies, to enhance their capabilities to respond to community needs, and to manage operations effectively;
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of supported programs;
- Develop a continuous program of public education and information to foster understanding of community needs and issues and to mobilize support of the United Way Community Campaign.
- At a minimum, attend one (1) after hours public event per month (i.e. Chamber After Hours Events, Agency Annual Dinners, Local Festivals, etc.)
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Organizations, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, or related field.
- On-the-job experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- At least 5 years experience with non-profit or social service agency which includes at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in fundraising and donor relations/stewardship
- Experience working with volunteers
- Expertise in business management, including:
- budgeting and analyzing financial data
- managing human resource functions
- supervision of employees
- management of work flow
- Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to handle numerous assignments simultaneously
- Ability to prioritize work, delegate duties appropriately, and manage time effectively
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Minimum of 3 years experience with United Way
- Experience in marketing/public relations
Physical Demands: Visual acuity, manual dexterity, hearing, driving, standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting and carrying. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.)
Working Conditions:
- Average of 37.5 hours per week.
- Erratic/flexible schedule will be required to maintain effective operations of the organization.
- Work involves frequent interaction with other members of the United Way staff, volunteers, representatives of non-profit agencies, and the general public.
- Frequent use of personal vehicle.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties
as assigned by immediate supervisor or volunteer leadership as required.
An employee will adhere to all policies of the United Way of the Pennyrile.
The United Way of the Pennyrile reserves the right
to revise or change the description and specifications as the need arises.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.