Job Posting with Journeys End Executive Director The Organization: Journeys End Refugee Services, Inc., a refugee resettlement and immigration services provider for the Western New York region, is looking for an Executive Director. Journey’s End is a Christian community-based organization with the mission of welcoming refugees without regard to ethnic origin or creed and to assist them to become healthy, independent, contributing members of the community. Visit us online at jersbuffalo.org. Qualifications/Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience managing or leading an organization focused on refugee services. Prior management experience, board interaction, grant implementation, fundraising experience and strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree plus 10 years’ direct experience in non-profit management, experience working with refugees, understanding of English language learners, and knowledge of federal, state and local landscape. Job Responsibilities: The Executive Director acts as the key management leader of Journey’s End Refugee Services. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and work with the Board to establish the organization’s future direction. Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission. • Responsible for leading in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions. Financial Performance and Viability: Works with agency leadership to ensure the financial health of the organization. • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization. • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position. • Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support organization’s mission. • Responsible for overseeing and implementing grants from federal, state and local agencies. • Review and approve contracts for services. Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. • Responsible for implementation of the organization’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission. • Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the organization can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future. • Responsible for the enhancement of the organization’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations. Leadership and Staff Development: Communicates and collaborates with staff at all levels to ensure departmental growth. • Work with existing environment/culture of the organization. • Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the organization. • Create an environment that emphasizes the importance of staff development. Community Engagement: Collaborates and cultivates relationships in the community. • Convene, facilitate and initiate new community collaborative efforts that address the organization’s role as a provider of refugee services. • Provide leadership for key community initiatives that focus on long term community impact and promote sustainability in the programs and services we provide. • Serve as the primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public/community. • Be a resource to the Board and staff in identifying local, regional and national trends that could impact the organization. Strategic Planning • Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organization’s Mission. • Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan and the revision of the plan when warranted. Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience ALL RESUMES SHOULD BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO: Resumes@HumanResourceSource. Please use job code JERSED and your first and last name in the subject line.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:35:53 +0000