Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

Supervisory: Program Director, Development Manager, Farm Manager, Operations Manager, Bookkeeper, PR Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt Category: Full Time

About Us:

Mission:

To improve the wellbeing of people with unique needs through a therapeutic equine experience.

Vision:

We aspire to offer state of the art equine assisted activities and therapies, providing a full range of services to our community. As a nationally accredited program, we will help shape the future of our field.

Values:

High Horses adheres to the values of teamwork, integrity, respect, empathy, and joyfulness in all that we do.

Success: Success in this job is dependent on the individual’s ability to perform the duties outlined below, as well as to adopt and adhere to High Horses Mission, Vision and our Values.

Job Summary: The Executive Director oversees all aspects of the organization and is responsible for the management, successful leadership, and oversight of the organization's financial assets according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. All tasks must be conducted in a professional manner and in accordance with High Horses’ bylaws, policies, and with PATH Intl standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Include the following.

1. Leadership

a) Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization

b) To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives.

c) Continue to move HH programing into the future with contemporary staff skills, Results Based Accountability/ Outcomes Evaluations, & data processing

d) Ensure High Horses has a sustainable, flexible physical facility to enable state of the art programing

e) Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization

f) Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization's activities

g) Foster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff

h) In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization

i) Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate

2. Operational Planning and Management

a) Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization

b) Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board and Donors

c) Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization

d) Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate

e) Ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained

f) Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda with the Board Chair and preparing supporting materials

3. Program Planning and Management

a) Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services

b) Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the Board

c) Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality

d) Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects

4. Human resources planning and management

a) Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery

b) Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff

c) Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations

d) Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization's mission

e) Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided

f) Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review

g) Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance

h) Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures

5. Financial planning and management

a) Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budget

b) Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization

c) Research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization

d) Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate

e) Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board

f) Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed

g) Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization

h) Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization

i) Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments

6. Community relations/advocacy

a) Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization assures the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image.

b) Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, donors, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization

7. Risk management

a) Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks

b) Ensure that the Board of Directors and the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage

c) Ensure that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions and limitations of the insurance coverage

8. Personal characteristics: The Executive Director should demonstrate competence in all of the following:

a) Perform each essential function satisfactorily, and do so in alignment with High Horse's Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan all the while keeping within our values.

b) The Executive Director is expected to maintain a high ethical standard in the course of their duties and in all communications with the Board.

c) The Executive Director must be flexible, versatile and tolerant of changing needs of our clients/staff and environment.

d) Lead positively by influencing others and fostering a sense of teamwork.

e) Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

f) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years of not-for-profit

leadership experience minimum.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the individual is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While working the individual will be subject to outdoor elements, some loud noises, natural dust from the environment, and odors.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties of the position. Staff will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by personnel of High Horses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• nonprofit leadership: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,000 - $75,000