Executive Director Position

Faith in Action of Bloomington/Normal has an opening for the position of Executive Director due to the upcoming retirement of current Executive Director Pamela Sweetwood.  The job description for the role can be found below.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume to Pamela Sweetwood via email at [email protected]. Questions can also be directed to Pamela at the same email or by phone at 309-827-7780.

Organization:         Faith in Action of Bloomington-Normal

Position Title:        Executive Director

Status:                    Exempt

Reports to:             Board of Directors

Supervises:            All Faith in Action Staff

Job Summary:      

The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that Faith in Action realizes its mission of providing spiritual, physical, and emotional support to seniors 60 years and over to maintain independence in their own home.

The Executive Director will be responsible for working with volunteers, faith congregations and community organizations to continue the mission of Faith in Action.

This position will be responsible for development and oversight of programming, financial management, fundraising, marketing/public relations, strategic direction and congregation and community coalition development.

The Executive Director is responsible for hiring, training and supervising staff to assist in fulfilling the organization’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic:

  • Develops an annual Strategic Plan which establishes short and long-term goals to achieve the Faith in Action mission. Presents plan to the FIA Board of Directors’ executive committee for discussion, review, and recommendation for full board approval.
  • Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and evaluates ongoing program activities to meet strategic goals. Periodically reports progress, as requested, by the executive committee and/or board.
  • Monitors trends, legislation and regulations that are relevant to the program’s mission and makes program and advocacy recommendations to the board, as necessary.

Operations/Personnel:

  • Reviews the FIA Volunteer Handbook and the FIA Employee Handbook at least annually and recommends changes to the executive committee. Communicates and administers approved policies to volunteers.
  • Reviews technology, office equipment and space needs on an ongoing basis. Reports findings to the executive committee.
  • Oversees the recruitment of volunteers and volunteer appreciation events.
  • Oversees the creation and/or updating of Work Instructions to ensure the office continues to function efficiently in the event of staff and volunteer turnover as well as Work Instructions for events, fundraisers, office procedures and reports for key software tools including QuickBooks, RideScheduler, and eTapestry.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises office staff.
  • Encourages and promotes professional development of the staff
  • Completes annual evaluation for each staff person. Meets with each employee at least once each year to discuss and document the employee’s performance relative to established performance goals and to complete the employee’s annual evaluation.
  • Supervises and supports all staff in creating best practices in each of their roles.
    • Office Manager to maintain fiscal compliance and Transportation Desk.
    • Development Coordinator to develop fundraising events, enhancements to software, reports, marketing, and the FIA website.
    • Volunteer Coordinator to attract, train and recognize compassionate volunteers.
    • IT Support to update website and software as required.

Financial:

  • Develops an annual budget in collaboration with the board treasurer and presents it to the executive committee for discussion, review, and recommendation to the full board.
  • Manages fiscal operations and authorizes expenditures according to the procedures outlined in the organization’s by-laws.
  • Monitors the program’s financial health and makes recommendations to the executive committee and board of directors.
  • Develops an annual fundraising plan with specific activities (local and community grants, mail appeals, events, etc.) and timelines for achieving established financial goals. Presents plan to the executive committee for review, discussion, and recommendation to the full board.

Marketing/Public Relations:

  • Develops an annual marketing plan with specific public relations, communication, and marketing strategies to increase community awareness of FIA. Presents plan to the executive committee for discussion, review, and recommendation to the full board.
  • Collaborates with community groups (religious and faith communities, ethnic/cultural, health and human service providers, business, education, and neighborhood groups) to establish and strengthen these working partnerships.
  • Attends senior support organizations events and civic events to increase Faith in Action’s presence in the community as well as to identify and implement new and innovative ideas to further Faith in Action’s mission.

Standards:

Expectations for excellence in professional performance include:

  • Maintains professional dress and an orderly work environment.
  • Emphasizes dependability, punctuality, and completion of work in an orderly and timely manner.
  • Treats clients, volunteers and staff with care, courtesy, and respect.
  • Communicates and collaborates with the board, staff, volunteers, care receivers and others in a professional and effective manner.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive working environment.
  • Builds and maintains strong professional relationships with staff, volunteers, care receivers, coalition churches and community organizations.
  • Provides and accepts feedback in a constructive and considerate manner.
  • Looks for ways to improve processes to enhance the operation.
  • Uses resources, supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
  • Respects the belief of all faith partners and expects and monitors the same from all staff, volunteers, and caregivers.
  • Adjusts quickly to different work situations, remains composed under pressure and in stressful situations.
  • Embraces change and sees it as an opportunity.
  • Projects a positive image of Faith in Action in the community including through social media accounts.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Management experience
  • Experience working with non-profit organizations (preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for the FIA mission