Seeking Executive Director. Western South Dakota Community Action is seeking an Executive Director. Must have experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors in implementing and managing a variety of rural/urban anti-poverty programs including weatherization, food/direct service distribution programs, supervision of staff and volunteers. Must have a demonstrable commitment to the empowerment of the poor in the pursuit of solutions to the causes and consequences of poverty.
Deadline: March 8, 2022
GENERAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
The primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to develop and administer all program activities of the corporation in accordance with its stated purpose and within the general policies as formulated by the Board of Directors.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Develop and submit Agency work plans and budgets.
- Implement approved activities.
- Submit progress reports to the Board and funding sources.
- Implement Board established personnel policies.
- Develop job descriptions and Agency organizational chart.
- Identify unmet subsistence needs of low-income persons and develop resources to meet these needs.
- Coordinate Agency activities with other public and private groups to assure effective delivery of services to low-income people.
- Develop and implement public information plan.
- Directly supervise weatherization activities and contracts.
- Supervise, guide and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Secure and maintain Agency funding.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant Bachelors Degree and six (6) years previous experience; OR High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years previous experience; OR any combination of the above.
- Valid South Dakota driver’s license with no major violations with the past five (5) years.
“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER”
Call 605-348-1460 or 1-800-327-1703 for more information, email Laurie at [email protected] or interested parties may submit their resume to Executive Committee, WSDCAA, 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703.
Deadline: March 8, 2022