Founded in 2006, the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent and purposeful living and aging-in-place for mature adults. Programs include transportation services for those who can no longer drive, learning and enrichment seminars and luncheons, a gentle exercise class and book club.
Areas of Responsibility:
- The Executive Director’s position is an opportunity to provide leadership with enthusiasm, skill, and proven ability. The Director reports to a 15-person Board of Directors to implement the organization’s strategic goals and serve as the point person for community engagement. Responsibilities include management of three office sites and two part-time employees, coordination of programs, collaboration with volunteers, sponsoring organizations and community partners, fiscal management, communications, and media relations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage overall operations of SCFB, including staff supervision and evaluation.
- Collaborate with and support volunteer program managers and committees.
- Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Oversee and coordinate all budget actions, including guiding the finance committee to ensure proper financial procedures and preparation of annual budget.
- Lead effort to ensure high quality communications with volunteers, clients, sponsors, and other community organizations through vehicles such as newsletters, appeal letters, website, emails, and monthly updates.
- Report to and support the board of directors and board chairman.
- Serve as the SCFB representative to the community, participate in civic events, and support the recruitment efforts to attract volunteers to the Center.
- Initiate and coordinate fund-raising activities to support the SCFB mission.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills/Experience:
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in management and administration of programs, personnel, and fiscal accountability.
- Excellence in administration with the ability to manage staff, develop volunteer teams, and implement programs.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple, time-sensitive priorities and leverage limited resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
Desired Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
- Past success in working with a Board of Directors and cultivating relationships with members and other volunteers.
- Past success in creating broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization.
- Experience in grant writing.
- A true enjoyment in working with older adults.
- We prefer full-time but would consider a 30 hour work week.
Compensation/Benefits:
Our salary range is $55,000 to $65,000/year. Please note we are unable to provide health insurance but do have in place other benefits (i.e. paid holidays, sick and vacation paid time).
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 27 2024
Active Until:
Apr 27 2024
Hiring Organization:
The Shepherds Center of Fairfax-Burke
industry:
Nonprofit