What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Enterprises position at Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative?
Director of Social Enterprises
Join Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative: Shape a Legacy of Transformation
Imagine being part of something truly groundbreaking. At Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative, a dynamic start-up in Xenia, OH, you won't just be filling a role – you'll be instrumental in building a unique and powerful force for life-changing transformation and healing. This is your chance to contribute your expertise and passion to a mission-driven organization where your impact will be felt deeply in the lives of individuals seeking a fresh start and holistic recovery.
More than just a job, this is an opportunity to flourish. We're seeking a Director of Finance who resonates with our core values and whose heart aligns with a team dedicated to empowering others to thrive. If you embody:
- Unwavering Faith: Bearing Biblical Fruit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – and instilling a tangible hope for the future in those we serve.
- Compassionate Tenacity: Approaching your work with a mindful, people-centered focus, driven by a relentless hunger for excellence and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
- Selfless Service: Possessing a willing and humble spirit, remaining teachable and accountable by owning mistakes, and consistently providing empathetic, client-centered care.
- Bold Integrity: Demonstrating the courage to always do the right thing, even when it's challenging, adhering to ethical compliance without compromise, and leading by example through unwavering honesty.
- Adaptive Resilience: Embracing growth through adversity, demonstrating flexibility in navigating change, and approaching challenges with creative problem-solving skills.
- Second Chances: Actively fostering restoration, extending grace and forgiveness, and empowering individuals to not just recover, but truly thrive.
At Emerge, you will see leaders lead by example and be the first to strive and model these values in the day-to-day. We don't claim to be perfect, but we are committed to growing and building something really special. If this resonates with your professional calling and personal values, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to make a profound difference with Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative.
Position Overview: The Director of Social Enterprises leads mission-driven businesses that provide recovery-focused jobs and generate revenue for organizational sustainability. They oversee daily operations while developing new opportunities that support wellness and community integration. Combining entrepreneurial strategy with trauma-informed practices, the Director ensures enterprises deliver both financial stability and social impact.
Principal Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Develop and execute a long-term vision for the organization’s social enterprises that integrates recovery support and workforce development.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities that create supportive employment for individuals in recovery or living with mental health challenges.
- Collaborate with program leadership to ensure enterprises are aligned with treatment and recovery services.
Business Operations & Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations of social enterprises, ensuring efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Manage budgets, financial performance, and business metrics for each enterprise.
- Develop systems for supply chain management, staffing, customer service, and quality control.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety, employment laws, and nonprofit enterprise regulations.
Revenue & Financial Sustainability
- Drive earned-income growth through sales, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
- Monitor and report on the financial health of each enterprise, balancing revenue generation with social mission outcomes.
- Support grant writing and fundraising efforts by providing data on enterprise impact and financial performance.
Workforce Development & Recovery Support
- Design and oversee workforce development programs that provide job readiness, training, and supportive employment opportunities for people in recovery.
- Collaborate with clinical and peer support teams to ensure employment opportunities integrate recovery principles and reduce barriers to success.
- Develop supportive workplace policies that promote wellness, resilience, and long-term stability for employees.
Partnerships & Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, local businesses, and customers to enhance enterprise visibility and impact.
- Serve as a public ambassador for the organization’s social enterprises, highlighting their role in advancing recovery and community well-being.
- Leverage partnerships to expand market reach, job placements, and training opportunities.
General Duties:
- Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations
- Maintain client records according to the organization’s policies and procedures
- Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training
- Maintain license or registration appropriate to profession and appropriate to job requirement, including appropriate amount of continuing education at all times of employment
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Working Conditions
Knowledge of: Workforce development systems; adult education and career coaching; labor market data and trends; grant compliance and reporting; partnership development and employer engagement.
Abilities: Strategic planning and execution; high-level communication and interpersonal skills; staff supervision and mentoring; data analysis and outcome tracking; cross-functional collaboration; public speaking and professional representation; flexibility in managing multiple programs and deadlines.
Working Conditions: Office and training center environments; regular travel to employer sites, community events, and partner locations; occasional evening or weekend hours; dynamic mix of administrative, operational, and public-facing responsibilities.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Knowledge of: Workforce development systems; adult education and career coaching; labor market data and trends; grant compliance and reporting; partnership development and employer engagement.
Abilities: Strategic planning and execution; high-level communication and interpersonal skills; staff supervision and mentoring; data analysis and outcome tracking; cross-functional collaboration; public speaking and professional representation; flexibility in managing multiple programs and deadlines.
Working Conditions: Office and training center environments; regular travel to employer sites, community events, and partner locations; occasional evening or weekend hours; dynamic mix of administrative, operational, and public-facing responsibilities.
Benefits and Pay
Full-Time staff at ERTI have access to the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Effective first day of the month following employment
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid by Employer
- Life Insurance for Employee in the amount of $25,000 paid by Employer.
- 401K – Eligible after 3 months up to 3% match. 100% vested at eligibility.
- 3 weeks paid vacation, which accrues per pay period.
- 9 Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday per year.
- Pet Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance Options
- On-Site Weight Room
Pay is competitive and commiserate with experience.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Business Administration.
- 5 years of leadership experience in business management, nonprofit enterprise, or workforce development.
- Proven success in scaling mission-driven ventures and balancing financial goals with social outcomes.
- Experience working in behavioral health, recovery housing, or social services strongly preferred.
- Strong entrepreneurial and business management skills.
- Understanding of recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practices, and supportive employment models.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and support individuals with lived experience of addiction and/or mental health challenges.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and community engagement skills.
- Skilled in financial management, performance measurement, and reporting.
Salary : $25,000
