Executive Director
Job Description:
Infant/Child Enrichment Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports to: ICES Board of Directors
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $94,000 - $104,000
Job Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership, and direction for all agency programs to ensure accomplishment of its mission, vision, core values, and strategic initiatives. S/he is responsible for overall management of program, policy, fiscal, and personnel operations. The Executive Director represents the organization to clients, funders, governmental agencies, and the community.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of key issues surrounding childcare; provide strategies for overcoming challenges.
2. Enhance existing programs and develop new programs that support the needs of both parents and children.
3. Improve program outcomes through sound planning, implementation of best practices, and comprehensive evaluation. Report results.
4. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to expand and enrich program offerings.
5. Ensure that the mission, values, and goals of the organization are present in all of its work.
Administration:
1. Ensure sound fiscal management of all programs. Demonstrate transparency through collaborative budget development and timely reporting.
2. Negotiate various aspects of agency contracts and grants. Achieve benchmarks and outcomes.
3. Provide staff leadership. Determine staffing needs and benefit packages. Ensure that policies and practices are consistent with state/federal laws and grant requirements.
4. Oversee and manage all facilities in Sonora and Mariposa including leasing agreements, insurance, and contracting for services.
5. Provide leadership for service focused marketing and communications efforts.
External and Board Relations:
1. Provide a credible and informed presence in the community by serving on various committees, attending and participating in relevant meetings, and collaborating with other agencies to improve services.
2. Provide the Board of Directors with information they need to formulate policy and make sound decisions including timely financial reporting and goal achievement.
3. Work in partnership with the President to ensure good governance, board engagement, and robust identification and recruitment of potential board members.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
1. Three to five years of senior management experience in a nonprofit, public or private sector organization of similar size or larger. Employment in the human services field preferred.
2. Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience; Masters degree in related field preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple revenue streams, grant compliance reporting, and financial oversight.
4. Ability to interact with clients, staff, and/or community members from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Additional Qualifications
1. Experience with multiple aspects of family support services (example: childcare, parent education) and/or familiarity with emerging issues in these fields.
2. Experience working in an organization with government compliance and accountability requirements.
3. Fundraising experience including relationship building with donors and grant writing.
4. Demonstrated communication skills including speaking, writing, meeting facilitation, and consensus building.
5. Enjoys all aspects of team building, problem solving, and working with staff.
6. Skilled in handling multiple (high priority) concurrent tasks. Ability to provide visionary leadership while managing necessary details. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.
Other Requirements
1. An automobile, automobile insurance, and a valid California drivers license.
2. Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft computer applications, database management, and social media.
3. Successful background, credit, and reference checks.
To apply for a position at Infant / Child Enrichment Services please submit a resume and/or ICES Job Application and cover letter addressing relevant experience to: ices.ed.search@gmail.com