JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Executive Director
JOB DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: Fully remote (no physical office space)
SCHEDULE: This is a part-time salaried position (30 hrs per week) with some evening or weekend work.
OVERVIEW: The Executive Director (ED) manages the day-to-day operation of the organization, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, and works closely with the Board. The ED supervises the part-time Program Coordinator.
In addition, the ED has responsibility for leadership, development, and oversight of the Neighbors Driving Neighbors Program.
SALARY: $35-$40K
REQUIREMENTS
A. Program
• Manage onboarding of new drivers including:
-conducting training sessions for new drivers, background and reference checks.
-registering new riders which includes a home visit with another staff or board member to explain the program, get signatures of agreement, and ensure that the home is easily accessible and safe for our volunteers.
-Maintaining strict confidentiality and good relationships with riders, volunteer drivers, and community partners.
• Share ride coordination duties with the Program Coordinator as needed.
• Maintain best practices to attract, vet, train, and retain compassionate volunteer drivers. In conjunction with the Board, provide recognition for volunteers.
• Oversee transportation record keeping and preparation of periodic reports to Board of Directors.
B. Public
• Collaborate and network with others in the community. Provide public presentations to share the NDN experience with other organizations and communities as needed.
• Maintain relevant professional affiliations and memberships in local, state, and regional organizations.
• In conjunction with Outreach Committee, design publications including brochures, posters and the annual report; write and distribute press releases and other marketing materials.
C. Finance
• Monitor income and expenses in coordination with the Program Coordinator and Board Treasurer.
• Assist Board Treasurer in preparing monthly reports and the annual budget.
• Research and write grants, recruiting collaborators from the board.
• Make purchases for the organization.
• Assist the board with fundraising activities including the acquisition of new donors, corporate support, and special events.
• Oversee the management of donors through Little Green Light.
D. Board
• Work with the Board President to prepare regular board meeting agenda.
• Attend all board meetings and some board committee meetings and actively participate in discussions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Successful experience in administration, financial management, budgeting, program development, and/or public affairs.
• Grant writing experience is a plus.
• Ability to use electronic scheduling, Google based email, document creation, electronic document sharing, and document archiving. Must be able to use word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Experience or willingness to learn Little Green Light, Assisted Rides, and QuickBooks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors is a plus.
• Must be able to work from home and travel regularly to/from within the six communities served by NDN.
• Must have compassion and empathy for individuals needing services; patience with those with impairments or difficult personalities.
TO APPLY for this job, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references with contact info to Joe Austin at jaustin.ndn@gmail.com.
