Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director 

Reports to: Board of Directors through the Board Chair 

Status: Exempt 

Position Summary 

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for managing staff and organizational operations; interpreting and implementing strategic policy; managing financial resources; and pursuing organizational excellence and outreach. 

Responsibilities 

This position is accountable to the Board of Directors for the following: 

• Oversees the development and implementation of strategic plans 
• Oversees the design and management of development, marketing and volunteer programs 
• Oversees staff hiring, supervising, and performance management processes  
• Oversees client management processes and plans 
• Oversees contract and grant compliance  
• Ensures overall organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulatory agencies, funding sources, and best practices 
• Creates and implements systems to track and evaluate program progress and measure successes 
• Directs the annual budget preparation process and recommends appropriate revisions 
• Communicates with major donors, public officials, etc., to promote goals and objectives 
• Creates and submits reports to the Board regarding programs, operations, and any external factors 
• Serves on the Board as a nonvoting, ex-officio member 

Essential Functions 

• 30%  Executive oversight, including long-term planning and evaluation, compliance with applicable laws, and overall organizational excellence 
• 20% Program oversight, including ensuring 24-hour program coverage for clients with staff 
• 20 % Resource development and related activities 
• 10 % Staffing functions and oversight 
• 10 %    Public relations and speaking 
• 5 % Executive support of Board and Board Committees   
• 5% Other duties as applicable 

Required Qualifications, Education, Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, nonprofit management, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred 
• Proven executive director or senior management experience  
• Experience with volunteer management, fund development and marketing preferred 

Competencies 

• Nonprofit administration/management 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills 
• In-depth knowledge of financial management, and related reports 
• Understanding of TCM’s vision, mission, and values 
• Knowledge in the areas of substance abuse and housing, preferred 
• Performance management and conflict resolution 
• Highly ethical behavior 

Position Scope - Complexity and Scope of Responsibility 

• Requires the ability to create a work environment in which employees function as a team to achieve the mission of the organization 
• Requires the ability to manage demands and tasks simultaneously while maintaining an effective organization 
• May frequently deal with largely undefined problems, issues, and/or parameters requiring capable problem-solving skills 
• Requires the ability to consistently and judiciously deal with difficult, and at times stressful, situations 
• Requires the ability to market to and communicate with key decision makers and supporters in the community on a regular basis 

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations  

• Typically sitting at desk, standing or walking 
• Frequent contact with community leaders in various settings 
• Most typically in mildly quiet office space, occasional city driving, and/or community settings 
• Frequent use of common office equipment 
• Driver’s license and ready access to vehicle for regular use in organizational business 
• Evening and weekend work required 

Supervision Received: 

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through the Board Chair  

Supervision Exercised: 

The Executive Director is responsible for supervision of all employees 

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associates with a job.  While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, the Board reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  Job descriptions are not and should not be construed as an employment contract or guarantee of employment.