JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- Executive Director at Eatonville Family Agency

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Executive Director

Eatonville Family Agency

Our Mission

To serve individuals, families, and senior citizens in need and to reduce the impact of poverty through a variety of social services and community programs.

Our Organization

The Eatonville Family Agency is the primary social services organization in Southeast Pierce County serving low to no income clients residing within the boundaries of the Eatonville School District, which includes Eatonville, Elbe, Ashford, parts of Graham, and all of the area in between.  Current operations include a food bank, emergency weekend food program for students, food stamp enrollment, clothing bank, domestic violence assistance, rent and utility assistance, DSHS referrals, Washington Apple Health (“Obamacare”) enrollment assistance, senior citizen health and social activities, volunteer services, homeless referrals, and more.  The Executive Director manages a staff of three (one full-time employee and two part-time employees). 

Position Overview

Reporting to the Eatonville Area Council Board of Directors (BOD), the Executive Director (ED) will have overall operational responsibility for the Eatonville Family Agency (EFA) staff, volunteers, programs, annual budget, annual goals, development, and execution of its mission and vision.  The scope of this position is broad, requiring the ED to establish and maintain effective relationships with the BOD, clients, funders, partners, local government, media, and persons at all levels within the community.  The ED will develop a deep knowledge of EFA’s grants, projects, programs, and day-to-day business operations.  The ED has primary responsibility for implementing the policies and procedures adopted by the BOD, internal management, administrative procedures, and acquiring and overseeing grants.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, which include:

• Advise the BOD in its capacity as the EFA’s policy-setting group and execute BOD formulated policy.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of, and actively participate in, the EFA’s strategic plan, policies, and priorities.
• Manage EFA’s operations, internal controls, administrative procedures, and finances.
• Successfully recruit, retain, develop, lead, and manage staff and volunteers in carrying out the multifaceted work of the EFA.
• Develop and implement the annual operating budget, goals, objectives, and align resources with priorities to maximize effectiveness of the EFA.
• Ensure adequate funding of EFA programs and operations through successful grant writing, grant administration, donor support efforts, and fundraising. 
• Lead and actively participate in marketing, promotion, public relations, and programs, ensuring consistent messaging, communication, and approach.
• Represent the EFA externally and serve as the chief spokesperson establishing the EFA as a recognized, respected, valuable, and accessible resource in the community.
• Provide oversight of, and actively participate in, the EFA’s advocacy, community, and government relations efforts.
• Represent the EFA and actively participate in the various statewide food networks.
• Forge and build connections with current and potential strategic partners to ensure the EFA remains a strong influence in Southeast Pierce County.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the BOD.

Qualifications – Required

The successful applicant must be detail oriented, organized, and skilled at successfully juggling competing priorities.  Work may sometimes be performed under semi-stressful situations and occasional evening and weekend work are necessary.  In addition, the following are required:

• A personal philosophy consistent with the EFA’s mission and values.
• The ability to manage, lead, and develop a high-performing team of strong individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Power Point.
• Strong writing and editing skills. 

Qualifications – Highly Desired

• Experience at the management level of a nonprofit organization or business.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Experience writing successful grant applications.
• Experience organizing and managing successful fundraising activities.
• Experience forging and building relationships with community, civic and business leaders.
• Ability to work effectively and in collaboration with other individuals and organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking and media relations.
• Demonstrated management skills including budget management and organizational planning.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial management.
• Understanding of strategic planning and prepared to participate in the process.
• Working knowledge of the Internet, information mining, website development, and social media.
• Ability to create promotional materials including newsletters, press releases, brochures, banners, posters, flyers, print advertisements, etc.

Qualifications – Desired

• Experience managing a volunteer force or being an active volunteer.
• Familiarity with food pantries, hunger, and food security issues.
• Understanding of advocacy.

To Apply

• Contact person is Lori Culver at lculver@eatonvillefamilyagency.org
• Position is open until July 31, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
• Email cover letter and resume to lculver@eatonvillefamilyagency
• If email is not an option, mail cover letter and resume to Lori Culver, Eatonville Family Agency, PO Box 1764, Eatonville, WA  98328.

The EFA is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the EFA not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin.