Executive Director

PURPOSE/MISSION:

Responsible for inspiring and leading others to achieve the organization’s vision of creating a nationally recognized public organization. This position reports to the Board Chair and acts as an agent of the Board of Directors in leading the organization

Primary Responsibilities:

Fundraising

· Cultivate a financially secure and sustainable organization that meets the organization's operating and capital improvement budgets.

· Develop and execute an annual budget for operations and capital projects.

· Oversee and work with the organization’s staff to monitor budgets and activities to achieve financial goals.

· Lead effort to raise funds for capital projects and/or to match an RACP State grant.

· Work with development department to set goals and lead efforts for Major Gifts Campaign and Capital Campaign.

· Meet with foundation and corporate executives to generate interest and cultivate individual and corporate donors.

Strategic Planning

· In consultation with the Board Chair and other key stakeholders, develop a multi-year strategic plan aligned to the organization’s shared vision of excellence, leverage the resources, and incorporate knowledge of current realities and progress toward goals.

· Predict the needs of staff in pursuing the strategic plan, adjusting over time as necessary; anticipate barriers, develop measures of effectiveness, and plan for contingencies.

· Design and execute processes and systems for progress monitoring with goals and metrics across all critical areas of the strategic plan.

Administration – Building the Organization and Its Programs

· Work with the Board to develop the organizational structure that supports the mission.

· Lead the Human Resources function. Recruit staff. Conduct regular staff evaluations.

· Together with the Board, formulate strategic plans, policies, and programs to meet the organization's short and long-term objectives.

· Set annual goals for staff.

· Manage, develop, and lead a cohesive, high-performing team for the entire organization.

· Participate as staff liaison and ex-officio member of the following Board committees: Audit and Finance, Building, Board Development, Environment, Executive and Horticulture

· Assist the Board Development Committee in recruiting and training new Board members as requested.

· Schedule, plan, and lead staff meetings.

· Direct the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff and other instructional staff best suited to the mission.

Building Awareness and Engaging the Community

· Develop the public image and recognition of the organization by representing it to major donors, government agencies, and the community.

· Develop collaborative partnerships with other community organizations.

· Coordinate and oversee the work of staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure work is accomplished according to standards, on time, and within budget.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $165,000