President and CEO

Purpose or General Objective: The President/CEO operates under the general direction of the Goodwill Industries and the Navigations Boards of Directors, with considerable latitude for independence within the framework of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and general policies of Goodwill Industries. The President/CEO shall be an ex officio member of both the Goodwill and Navigations Boards of Directors, serving without a vote but as a professional advisor to the board. The President/CEO should attend all board and committee meetings.

Essential Duties:

• The executive management and direction of Goodwill Industries and Navigations.
• The execution of policies approved by the Boards of Directors.
• Ensuring that the organizations’ activities are consistent with the bylaws.
• Serving as an expert advisor to the Boards of Directors.
• Developing the annual budgets of both organizations, including capital requirements.
• Developing short and long-range plans, designed to achieve the organizations’ goals.
• Reviewing variations from the budget and determining the appropriate corrective action.
• The recruitment and development of an adequate executive staff.
• Maintain an environment which attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality individuals.
• Providing suitable facilities to: (1) Execute an upscale and efficient donated goods/retail program; (2) Execute a top-quality manufacturing program; (3) Offer modern, community-driven work-force development services.
• Make such administrative checks as are required to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of the organization.
• The establishment and equitable enforcement of internal practices and policies.
• Safeguarding the monies and properties of the organization, being particularly attentive to fiduciary responsibility.
• The public promotion of Goodwill Industries—maintaining and improving an up-to-date, positive public image.
• Seeing that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all-important factors influencing it.
• Help develop and execute the Board of Directors Strategic Plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred) in a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in both oral and written form.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong organizational abilities and ability to set proper priorities.
• Experience in general business, retail, or industrial operations. Five years supervisory experience in senior level management positions and a proven record of success required – three of those years’ experience should be with Goodwill Industries or another not-for-profit situation desired.

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