Job Overview

The Executive Director of First Stop, Inc. reports to and is answerable to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is a management and leadership position that has the authority and responsibility to oversee the administrative, operational, program development, fiscal (including fund development), and risk management functions of First Stop. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. 

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the organization’s day-to-day operations are carried out in an orderly and professional manner.
• Ensure the organization’s programs and services are carried out in a consistent, orderly, effective, and professional manner.
• Be responsible for developing annual budgets, developing, and maintaining sound financial practices, and employing authorities delegated by the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy, developed in concert with the Board of Directors, which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
• With and for the President of the Board Directors, act as the spokesperson for the organization.
• Lead, understand, and ensure compliance with the organization’s messaging and brand guidelines.
• Provide leadership in developing programs, policies, organizational, financial, and risk mitigation plans with the Board of Directors and staff and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
• Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
• Securely store and maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements and federal, state, and local regulations
• Be responsible to maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field to develop programs, policies, and procedures that ensure the highest quality services delivery to the organization’s clients. 
• Be responsible to remain knowledgeable of the community’s needs and resources and actively participate in issue identification and problem solving.
• Collaborate with the Board and ensure that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and on all important factors influencing it.
• Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals and participate in public activities that support the organization’s goals.
• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations to maximize the use of community resources.
• Represent the programs and the mission/vision of the organization to other agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
• Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
• Maintain a climate which is safe, attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people.
• Work with the staff and the Board in preparing a budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
• Develop, keep, and make available statistical data related to the homeless situation in the community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

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.

• Ability to develop, present for Board of Directors approval, implement, and maintain First Stop policies as well as oversee development of procedures to support policies and document job function.
• Ability to work effectively with and present a professional image to multiple constituencies (board, staff, volunteers, community, business, government, regulatory agencies, and shelter clients).
• Ability to develop, implement, and oversee an annual plan and budget process.
• Ability to innovate, plan, fund, and employ constructive programs.
• Ability to find, write, and win funding proposals from public and private agencies.
• Ability to effectively hire, develop and supervise staff functions.
• Excellent oral, written and listening skills.
• Proficient computer skills, with ability to learn new software.
• Ability to perform in a multi-task environment and to prioritize work requirements.

Education and Experience

• BA or BS degree in business, nonprofit management, or equivalent work or education-related experience, master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in providing services to low-income individuals preferred.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Experience supervising program staff.
• Experience developing and managing a network of volunteers.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Experience developing annual business plans and budgets and preparing recurring financial reports for Board review and approval.
• Experience raising funds from public and private sources.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle in performing required job duties.

Job Specifics

• Exempt, full-time position. 
• Benefits to include medical and dental insurance and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) 

To Apply

• Send resume to Search Committee Chairperson, Donald Christian, at lawdlc@gmail.com.

First Stop is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.