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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.