Executive Director, Faith in Action Cass County

                                                                                                                         
Job Title: Executive Director
Compensation (based on qualifications and experience): $65,000 - $80,000 annual salary.
Personal Time Off (PTO) exceeds ESST mandated time.
Full-time. 40+ hours per week.
Flexible working schedule.
Some evening and weekend work will be necessary.
Location: Hackensack, Minnesota – Cass County


Organization Summary
Faith in Action for Cass County (FIACC) is seeking an enthusiastic and strategic Executive Director to lead our organization and drive its continued success. The Executive Director is hired by and reports to the Board of Directors (“the Board”) and is responsible solely to the board for meeting annual objectives. The Executive Director has strategic operational responsibilities for the organization, including carrying out the organization’s mission, goals and policies.
 
FIACC is a 501(c)3, rural non-profit, local charitable organization with a staff of (4) and an annual budget in the range of $300K to $500K.  It is also a local collaborative effort among faith communities, civic organizations, donors and individuals with gifts of service. FIACC connects with community volunteers who provide non-medical, neighborly assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities and others experiencing difficult circumstances - virtually anyone who is in need.
 
FIACC is governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors, and our Strategic Plan and Annual Report are available upon request.
 
Executive Director Role
The Executive Director is a key management and operational leader for FIACC. The Executive Director has responsibility for the organization's day-to-day operations, programs, and fundraising.  The Executive Director partners with the Board to drive a focus on achieving the strategic plans and priorities of the organization. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, brand marketing, strategic planning, grant management and community outreach. The Executive Director will represent FIACC to the community, volunteers, Board members, media, and donors.
 
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced nonprofit leader and strategic thinker, with at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent of relevant experience, that is seriously committed to program and leadership development. This person will be effective at managing competing priorities while leading, motivating, and partnering with the Board, staff, external key stakeholders, and the community. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a strong and effective communicator to both internal and external audiences and will be very comfortable describing strategy, setting key priorities, and delegating responsibilities.
 
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, RESUME MUST DEMONSTRATE HOW THE CANDIDATE MEETS THESE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent Volunteer recruitment/maintenance/appreciation skills including a good understanding of volunteer management programs including policy, liability (or risk management), and best practices 
• Strong staff leadership and management, guidance, mentoring
• Strong operational management skills  - excellent manager of staff administration activities at all levels of the organization 
• Solid knowledge of finance and accounting practices, creating and managing sound budgets
• Demonstrated success in financial management, fundraising, and operational leadership
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills that foster trust with funders, volunteers, participants, and community partners and service providers
• Well organized – excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Training and certifications in senior support and aging
• Strategic thinking characteristics that enable them to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and plan for the future
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit leadership roles
• Grant & donor management and reporting
• History of effective interaction and engagement with board chairs and board members

• Annual salary range of $65,000 to $80,000
• Benefits include paid time off (PTO) policy, holidays, and flexible schedule
• Pay will be based on your skills and experience within the range identified above