Executive Director

Summary: Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations for programs that serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, stalking, and elder abuse. The Executive Director is responsible for working with the board of directors, to ensure fiscal stability to maintain programs through financial oversight, fiscal management, fundraising, grant administration, program development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, the Executive Director and Board of Directors will work closely to develop strategic plans and represent the organization to the public. The Executive Director is responsible to maintain an environment where staff and survivors feel safe emotionally and physically, by performing or overseeing the following duties:

Leadership and Management:

• Proven ability to lead and manage the organization’s staff, volunteers, donors, friends, and board of directors
• Strong leadership skills for staff, partners, and the community
• Foster a positive work environment, motivate the team to achieve the organization’s mission
• Ability to model a balance of leadership and authority with compassion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective time management skills, and the ability to exercise effective delegation skills
• Oversee quality service delivery to victims by providing supervision, support, guidance, and resources that ensure services are provided in a culturally sensitive and victim-driven manner
• Develop and maintain a work climate that encourages the best performance of the staff
• Oversee staff recruitment, compensation, and retention
• Supervise Director of Finance & Administration and Director of Programs and assist in supervising direct service staff
• Ability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and implement solutions
• Self-directed/Self-starter who displays passion for the work, integrity, positive attitude, mission driven leader who works collaboratively with diverse groups
• Ability to articulate a clear vision for the organization with a plan for future growth of programs and secure funding sources
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic plans, ensuring the organization aligns its plans with its mission and goals
• Oversight of the strategic plan

FundraisingandGrant Writing: 

• Provenabilitytodevelopandimplementfundraisingstrategiestosecurefinancial support for the organization 

• Ability to write and secure grant funding for continuing/enhancing operations and programs 

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

  • Responsible for oversight of funding applications and required reports 

  • Identifies new sources of pay-for-service, contracts, corporate, foundation, and government funding 

  • Serves as the organization’s liaison with granting sources and is responsible for the renewal and management of contracts made with funding agencies 

  • Is authorized to enter into contracts and submit grants and grant reports for the organization 

    Program Development and Evaluation: 

    • Oversight, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plan 

    • Initiate and oversee development and implementation of new programs, projects, and services approved by the Board 

    • Evaluate effectiveness of programs, projects, and services, and make adjustments as needed 

    Compliance and Legal Matters: 

    • Ensures organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations 

    • Remain informed and up to date on legal requirements and ensure compliance of FVPSB personnel policies 

• Serves on or recommends staff members to sit on statewide boards, such as the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) Board, state advisory boards, local advisory boards, and our local Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) 

• Proven ability to understand legal, financial, and operational requirements of a non-profit organization 

   

  ExternalRelations: 

  • Establishandmaintainpositiverelationshipswithlocal,state,andfederal government agencies as well as foundations, community partners, and individual donors 
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners includingmedicalprofessionals,lawenforcement, and DistrictAttorney,etc. 
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners and ensure that FVPSB has a leadership role on inter-organization teams, steering committees, councils, and other local, regional, and state advisory boards–participationisascapacity/timeallowsforlocal,regional,andstate advisory boards 
  • Act as the public face of the organization, including delivering and approving presentations and serving as the primary contact for press releases, feature articles,andinterviewsinprint,onradio,andwithothermediarepresentatives 
  • PromotepublicawarenessofFVPSB'sprogramsandservicesandtheneeds of the people who seek FVPSB services 
  • Consults,educates,andsocializestofurtherFVPSB'smission 

BoardRelations: 

• Workwithboardandstafftodevelopstrategicplans 

• Assist Board ofDirectorsinimplementingafundraisingprogrambasedon goals and plans established by the Board 

• Act as a resource in Board deliberations and ensure the Board receives accurateinformationcrucialtoitseffectivefunctioningbyattendingBoard and committee meetings and preparing written and verbal reports 

• Reportstoandconsultswith BoardofDirectorsonproblemsandconcerns related to the organization and communicates to the Board the ongoing program needs and activities of the organization 

• Assist Boardinrecruiting,training,andorientingnewBoardmembers 

• ServeonBoardcommittees,actingasaresourceinpolicy development 

  Qualifications: 

  Toperform job successfully,anindividualmustbeabletosatisfactorilyperform eachessential duty listed in job description. The requirements listedabove are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperform the essential duties.  

   

   arenototherwisequalifiedcandidatesavailableforassignment, candidates with credentials that do not yet meet the organization minimumqualificationsmaybeconsideredforunderfilling positionwhileintraining,withthe expectation they can meet the requirements within six months.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

  A. BA or BS in business administration, business management, counseling, social work, social welfare, psychology, or a related field; OR at least five years proven abilities in administration and/or personnel supervision; OR job-specific training of at least 3 years.

• B. The ability to accurately work with figures; have a pleasant telephone manner and basic telephone answering skills; proven ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and beliefs in caring, nonjudgmental manner. 

     C. Must have dependable transportation as some local travel is required. 

     D. The following is desired; however, is not a requirement for consideration for employment: Working knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence and its effects on families and the community; proven abilities in public speaking, and goals of the Family Violence Program of St. Bernard, the Department of Family Services, and the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  

LanguageSkills: 

Candidate must be able to communicate clearly in English with excellent writing and verbalskills,includingpublicpresentations.Bilingualand/orbiculturalcandidatesare encouraged. 

Statementof Confidentiality: 

Candidatemustagree,inwriting,tomaintainconfidentialityofclientsand organization at all times. 

CriminalhistoryBackgroundCheckRequired: 

Candidatemustconsenttoacriminalhistorybackgroundcheck.Aconvictionwillnot automatically bar employment. 

ComplianceWithPolicies: 

CandidatemustcomplywithallFVPSB’spolicies,procedures, and safety regulations.