Executive Director, SNCA

Executive Director, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association (SNCA)

Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia

Position/Job Description for 2022

Title: Executive Director 

Salary/Compensation:  $65,000 - $70,000/year plus benefits

SNCA Mission Statement: To value and nurture individual creativity and the cultural, historic and environmental resources of the Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys and surrounding areas.

Position: The Board of Directors of the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association (SNCA) is searching for an experienced Executive Director who will fully embrace the SNCA mission and provide the vision and guidance necessary to continue expanding on these goals.  The right candidate will view ours as a very unique and exciting opportunity. 

SNCA is located on a nine-acre campus in a pastoral setting of the scenic North Georgia Mountains, yet is less than a two-hour drive to Atlanta.  Further, while many nonprofits are struggling with chronic budgetary deficits, the highly venerated SNCA has achieved budget surpluses in each of the last five years.  The SNCA Executive Director will have a challenging and rewarding experience in a very supportive and appreciative community.  

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Works with Board and staff to ensure SNCA’s mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach
• Reports to and works closely with the Board on policy decisions, fundraising and increasing the overall visibility of SNCA
• Supervises and collaborates with SNCA staff members and volunteers
• Directs strategic planning and implementation 
• Ensures financial integrity of SNCA, to include submission of annual budget and monthly financial statements to Board of Directors
• Serves as SNCA’s primary spokesperson to constituents, the media and the general public
• Establishes and maintains relationships with various organizations and utilizes those relationships to strategically enhance SNCA’s mission
• Engages in fundraising and developing other revenues, such as grants
• Oversees marketing and other communications efforts
• Makes all preparations for successful Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings and implements all decisions made by Board
• Establishes appropriate committees for the organization as approved by Board of Directors
• Applies employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of SNCA
• Reviews and approves contracts for services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the SNCA Board of Directors

Requirements, Education, Experience:

• Five or more years of senior nonprofit management 
• Bachelor’s degree, with greater consideration for candidates with master’s degree in nonprofit management or business
• Experience working with a Board of Directors 
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff members and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and public speaking) 
• Experience with information technology and ability to use its tools, including social media
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies and plans  
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and networking techniques
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices
• Must live near SNCA or be willing to relocate.  Location listed below
• Mandatory interactive people skills or social skills required

This is a full time, exempt position.

Location:  283 Highway 255 North, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571. Telephone number 706-878-3300, web site www.snca.org

Where/How to apply:  Send letter of introduction and resume by regular mail to Attn: Search Committee, Sautee Nacoochee Center, PO Box 460, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571. Or, click the "Apply" button to apply by e-mail.

Deadline for Submission:  February 28, 2022