Available Positions at The Shephard’s Center of Orange Park
Position Title: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Directors
Status: Part Time
About the position:
This position will facilitate, coordinate, and administer all activities of Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park, FL (the Center) subject to the overall policies, guidelines and directions established by the Board of Trustees. In partnership with volunteer coordinators, develops specific plans to effectively implement authorized Center programs and activities. Coordinates and provides all other services, fund development, and support functions necessary to achieve Center goals and objectives within policy limits and financial constraints.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans, organizes, and implements the daily activities and programs of the Center. Provides administrative assistance to all Program Coordinators in the ongoing delivery of Center programs and activities. Directs all volunteer coordinators and other personnel in the effective execution of their duties and responsibilities in the ongoing delivery of Center programs and activities.
- Assists the Board with fundraising activities and plans to increase and enhance community financial support of Center activities. Implement fund raising activities including sponsorships with the assistance of the board.
- Assures accurate financial records are maintained and summarized in periodic financial statements and reports. Assists the Treasurer with presentation of analysis of the Center’s financial status to the Board of Trustees as required.
- Assures that all necessary records, files, reports, and materials are maintained regarding the Center’s operations and programs.
- Establishes programs to recruit and train volunteers in various program areas.
- Establishes an appropriate board organizational chart and assures filling defined positions approved by the entire board.
- Reports regularly to the Board regarding the overall status of Center activities and operations. Develops recommendations for improvement and modification where necessary.
- Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication among Board members, volunteers, sponsoring organizations, public and Aging Forward.
- Represents the Center to various area sponsoring organizations, groups, governmental agencies, civic organizations, and similar groups. When possible and appropriate, recruits volunteer leaders to represent the Center to the Community.
- Ensures that all Center activities are carried out in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and based on high ethical and moral standards of conduct.
- Hire and oversee the position of Administrative Assistant.
CHARACTERISTICS THAT THE DIRECTOR SHOULD DEMONSTRATE
1. Understanding of and Commitment to Voluntary Action
The Director must be dedicated to continuing and expanding voluntary participation in fulfilling the goals of the Center. Effective volunteer efforts increase the stability of Shepherd’s Center and its leadership in the community.
2. Enthusiasm about the Shepherd’s Center Concept and Principles
The Director must believe in the basic concept and be able to communicate enthusiasm to participants, volunteers, and supporters.
3. Versatility and Flexibility
The Director must be able to work with people of many different persuasions, unifying volunteer leadership to achieve the Center’s objectives. The ability to adapt to changing agendas, priorities, and resources is imperative.
4. Understanding of and Dedication to Olderr Adults
The Director must clearly understand and appreciate older adults to facilitate effective volunteer leadership.
5. Interest in Interfaith Collaboration
The Director must be enthusiastic about facilitating cooperative efforts with all faiths.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Three years related associate or executive director experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information using current technology, social media, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Experience with Constant Contact a plus.
MATHEMATICAL
Ability to apply basic accounting principles and to prepare and interpret basic financial reports through accounting software and database software.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Must be literate in Microsoft Office products. Has experience with Donor Databases. Is well versed in social media with the ability to create content for Facebook and other social media platforms deemed necessary by the board. Prefer Word Press experience.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to identify and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and translate an extensive variety of technical data.
REQUIREMENTS
Driver’s license. Employee is required to attend all sessions of Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park, Board of Trustees meetings, as well as, cluster and regional meetings held by Aging Forward. Requests to appear at various community organizations must be accommodated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, compiling, computing, setting up technical equipment and recording numerical and statistical data.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, frequently the employee is required to work in an office environment, classrooms and church or synagogue facilities that may require travel to an elevated floor with or without the aid of elevator or escalator. Often, the employee is required to drive a vehicle for his or her own transportation or for transportation of Center property. The employee occasionally is required to appear in an auditorium or meeting hall.
