Employment

United Way of Citrus County is currently accepting resumes for the Executive Director position.

Please email resume to jennifer.barber@local.unitedway.org

or mail to:1205 NE 5th Street, Suite A, Crystal River, FL 34429

UNITED WAY OF CITRUS COUNTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Chief Professional Officer/Executive Director

REPORTS TO: Board President and Board of Directors

SUPERVISES: Office Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Serves as chief executive officer of United Way of Citrus County; responsible to and reporting to the Board of Directors; accepting responsibility for the success or failure of the agency.With the Board President, enables the Board of Directors to fulfill its governance function and facilitate the optimum interaction between management and the Board of Directors.Directs and formulates the plan for achieving United Way of Citrus County's philosophy,mission, strategy. annual goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Works with the Board President, develops meeting agendas to ensure the opportunity for the Board to fulfill all responsibilities effectively. Develops an annual calendar to include all critical issues in a timely manner.

Conducts and leads an annual fund raising campaign that generates a maximum degree of financial support as well as developing non-campaign financial resources to increase the total pool of funds.
Keeps the Board and Board President fully informed on the condition of United Way of Citrus County and all important factors.
Involves each board member at an optimum level. Stimulates each to reach the highest potential as a board members.

Works with the Board President to ensure effective and efficient board committee structure.
With the Board President, recommends the composition and commission of board committees.
Participates in board committees.
This position requires strong verbal, written and oral communication skills. Requires skill in multi-tasking, meeting deadlines and performing under pressure.
With the Board President, selects, cultivates and recruits volunteers who are opinioned leaders, representing all constituencies in the community, to serve on the Board of Directors and to lead the Annual Campaign.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO PERSONNEL AND PROGRAMS:

Assumes responsibility for United Way of Citrus County's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.
Ensures United Way of Citrus County's philosophy and mission are pertinent and practiced throughout the organization.
Ensures that a long-range strategy is adopted, that it achieves its mission in an appropriate and timely manner.
Oversees the flow of funds to ensure steady progress toward goals, achievement of the mission and that proper allocation reflects present and future potential.
Hires and administers an effective management team with provision for succession.
Implements appropriate personnel training and development that ensures qualified human resources necessary for the achievement of United Way of Citrus County's mission, goals, and objectives.
Institutes recommended UWA programs with approval of the Board of Directors and consistent with staffing and budget limitations.
Seeks local community partners for sponsorship of programs, when applicable.
Maintains a climate that attracts, keeps and motivates top quality people-both professional and volunteer.
Formulates and administers all major policies and procedures.
Serves as the chief spokesperson, along with Board President, for United Way of Citrus County and ensure proper representation to its various constituencies.
Attends state CPO meetings and develops a professional network among fellow CPOs.
Attends UWA meetings/conferences as budget permits and participates in UWA webinars to stay professionally current.
Administers 2-1-1 service contract for Citrus County Board of Commissioners.
Writes newspaper articles, speaks to community groups, appears on local TV and promotes PSA's for radio and TV regarding campaign and United Way programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business, management, finance, accounting,social services or related fields, but a Master's Degree in these disciplines, or commensurate experience above the BA or BS level, is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years managerial experience, preferably with a non-profit
health/human service agency or business. Experience as a health/human service chief
professional officer (CPO) or as a United Way Executive is a plus. Prior experience with resource development, grant writing and community problem-solving desirable.

SKILLS:

Ability to prepare and administer a non-profit budget.
Excellent communications skills (oral and written).
Ability to work successfully with a non-profit governing board.
Ability to coordinate the annual fund raising campaign.
Knowledge of community planning operations.
Ability to communicate with both community, professional and business leaders and with those in need.

Provides a professional image to the community.
Sound ethical and moral principles.
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of United Way.

BENEFITS:
Health insurance, retirement, professional education/conferences, vacation, sick leave, mileage expense reimbursement and generous holiday schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is in an office environment with A/C and heating. Primarily sedentary but some occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds required. Reimbursement of expenses authorized by policy and approved by Board President to include mileage on personally owned and insured vehicle. Frequent driving is required for meetings, speaking engagements, etc. Work hours are per UWCC policy to include some after-hour meetings and/or fundraising functions. Non-smoking and drug/alcohol-free environment is required at the office, meetings and fundraising activities.

SALARY RANGE:

$39,000.00 to $54,000.00 based on experience. Salary increases are subject to an annual evaluation and comparability data from other United Ways and/or non-profits. Every two years, the Board of Directors will review the objectives, core expectations and salary range for edification and/or increase. United Way of Citrus County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity. Performance incentives negotiable.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER POSITION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP:
Fosters the development of a common vision for the agency among volunteer leadership, staff, human service providers, and the community. Provides clear direction and a sense of priorities. Makes tough decisions. Acts contagiously in taking a stand on difficult issues. Creates energy and enthusiasm Gains support and commitment. Guides the board and its key committees in matters of policy formulation and interpretation. Mobilizes individuals and groups to take action.

CHAMPIONS STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE:

Understands the changing social, competitive, economic, and giving environment faced by the agency. Develops innovative approaches to meet the challenges of this new environment. Melds these approaches into an overall strategic plan. Acts as a catalyst for needed change and stimulates staff, volunteers, and the community to accept and implement new initiatives.

SKILLED AT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:

Is able to develop effective resource development strategies and can direct a staff in planning, organizing, and executing fund raising campaigns. Possesses dynamic personal skills required to make fund raising appeals to individuals, groups, foundations and corporations.

BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS: INTERPERSONAL. AGENCY, COMMUNITY:

Establishes open, trusting, and candid working relationships with all stakeholders, including supportive agencies. Treats all individuals fairly and with respect. Demonstrates personal commitment to diversity objectives. Deals constructively with conflicts and disagreements. Builds consensus. Presents a credible image to the community as head of the agency.

PROMOTES VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION:

Knows how to select, cultivate, and recruit volunteers who are opinion leaders, representing all constituencies in the community. Is skilled at bringing these diverse people together and mobilizing them in governance and participation structures that elicit their commitment to the achievement of agency objectives. Can skillfully handle the apparent paradox of both leading and being led by volunteers.

COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY:

Speaks clearly and expresses self well in groups and in one-on-one conversations. Is an excellent writer. Listens well. Encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions. Delivers clear, convincing, and well-organized presentations. Promotes a free flow of information throughout the organization.

POSSESSES MATURE SELF-CONFIDENCE:

Maintains a positive outlook. Responds constructively to stress. Realistically appraises own strengths and weaknesses. Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values. Pursues continuous learning and self-development. Seeks feedback and is flexible in making appropriate changes in behavior. Maintains high standards of personal integrity.

MANAGES STAFF EFFECTIVELY:

Attracts high caliber people. Creates an effective organizational structure. Assigns accountabilities. Will make tough people selection and termination decisions. Oversees the development of efficient and cost-effective support systems. Fosters teamwork in support of organizational goals. Communicates a sense of urgency and a focus on results. Strives to achieve staff diversity representative of the community. Provides feedback and coaching and makes needed training and development opportunities available to staff. Creates a climate that fosters personal investment, excellence, and a commitment to the agency goals.

POSSESSES FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACUMEN:

Manages financial resources wisely. Understands the development of operating budgets as well as the need to collect and account for all funds and property of the organization. Understands the current economic environment which demands the need to accomplish more with fewer resources. Appreciates the complexity of resource management issues and can make difficult decisions related to handling agency funds.

DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO AGENCY'S MISSION AND VALUES:

Possesses a passion for serving people. Committed to working with the board in its stewardship role and in carrying out the agency's mission and values along with working with people of diverse backgrounds in helping to shape a vision of a caring agency.