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Executive Director

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Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Full-time

Washtenaw Literacy is seeking an Executive Director. This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the organization including staff, programs, day-to-day operations, and implementation of the strategic plan.

This position is full‐time, at‐will, exempt. Compensation:  Full-time salary range is between $60,000-$70,000 depending on qualifications. Benefits include health care, dental, retirement match, 11 paid holidays, generous paid time off, AFLAC elections. The successful candidate will ideally assume the position on or before March 1st of 2022.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • With the Board Chair, plan for organizational strategy, effective committees, efficient Board meetings, and Board succession.
  • Manage staff: hire, train, mentor, review, and provide development opportunities.
  • With the Treasurer, ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial policies and procedures.
  • With the Finance Committee, ensure that Human Resource policies, procedures and regulations are in compliance.
  • With the Development Director, direct fundraising for the organization and manage a portfolio of major donors.
  • Identify collaborative partnerships that further the stability and growth of Washtenaw Literacy.
  • Establish relationships within the community, the nonprofit sector, businesses, and governmental agencies.
  • As the public face of Washtenaw Literacy, act as the principal for public speaking engagements and other representations.
  • Develop and implement timely communication plans to various constituencies.  
  • With programming staff, develop program design and evaluation, and identify new opportunities.
  • Create a sense of belonging and the room for learners, tutors, volunteers and staff to be their authentic selves.
  • Ensure day-to-day operational procedures are regularly reviewed and updated according to best practices.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years management and organizational development experience.
  • 3-5 years fundraising experience.
  • Managed budgets in excess of $300,000. 
  • Experience in grant writing. 
  • Experience in adult literacy or adult education and volunteer management (highly preferred).
  • Skilled in use of various technologies.
  • Familiarity with county, state and federal resources with established contacts within the community (highly preferred).
  • Proven track record of strategic leadership.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Full-time salary range is between $60,000-$70,000 depending on qualifications. Benefits include health care, dental, retirement match, 11 paid holidays, generous paid time off, AFLAC elections.

Additional Information: 

Requirements:

  • Proven verbal and written communication skills.
  • Fund development experience and track record.
  • Proven financial management skills.
  • Demonstrated networking skill and relationship building. 
  • Personnel management skills.
  • Commitment to Washtenaw Literacy’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Organization Info

Washtenaw Literacy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Annual Budget : 
$100-500,000
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
1971
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Welcome! Washtenaw Literacy's mission is to provide free literacy instruction customized to the needs of adults throughout Washtenaw County, utilizing a trained network of volunteer tutors. It is our vision to eliminate illiteracy in Washtenaw County. For over 40 years we have been empowering adults through improved literacy. Since our founding in 1971, we have served over 20,000 learners and trained and fully supported over 10,000 volunteer tutors.

Why Work For Us?: 

Washtenaw Literacy is Washtenaw County's only free literacy resource for adults 16 and older, providing tutoring in basic skills, English language learning, reading, writing, math, and digital literacy.  We are Michigan's oldest and largest literacy organization, serving around 2,000 learners annually through a network of trained volunteer tutors.  We are committed to our asset-based strategic framework and hold ourselves accountable to our Core Values: Passion, Integrity, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  

Cultural Responsiveness is essential to achieving our mission. We aspire to advance equity and build a multicultural workplace that balances self-awareness with practice.  Each Washtenaw Literacy employee commits to self-reflection and growth in their own cultural beliefs, values, and biases.  We strive to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into Washtenaw Literacy's organizational culture.  Our core values guide this ongoing work.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 10 2021
Active Until: 
Jan 10 2022
Hiring Organization: 
Washtenaw Literacy
industry: 
Nonprofit