Executive Director
Recruitment Announcement for Executive Director
A Step Ahead in Pierce County, Washington, seeks a mission-driven and experienced nonprofit business Executive Director skilled in successfully executing strategic plans, organizational analysis and follow through, finances, and working with and leading high performing professional staff. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be based at the organization’s offices in Puyallup, Washington and have overall management responsibility for leading and managing an impactful organization with a 5 million annual budget, and 50 employees. This position requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about leading hands-on operations, fostering thoughtful growth and leading and managing a multitiered children’s program.
A Step Ahead is currently engaged in an organizational development process intended to improve cutting edge services for children Birth to Three and their caregivers and family. The selected candidate would become part of this development and work with the Board of Directors, Interim Executive Director, consultants, and selected staff to fully implement a new Strategic Plan.
Position Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensure its overall successful long-term operations.
Comply with rules and regulations of Part C of IDEA, ESIT/DCYF, DDA, Pierce County, HIPAA, and FERPA.
Assure that the organization makes consistent and timely progress in achieving its mission and target programmatic impact.
Provide leadership and transparency in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans and execute on the policies authorized by the Board.
Plan, actively manage, and oversee the organization’s operations, programs, fundraising, and operations while ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability.
Oversee and report on the organization’s finances, compliance, and results to the Board of Directors.
Lead, manage, and guide the organization inclusively to attain continued growth, success, and optimal mission impact for Birth to Three programs and services.
Actively engage in complex fiscal management through hands on budgetary development and oversight; routinely report performance and financial activities to the Board and agency managers.
Provide thoughtful executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors, contracts with local government(s), and customer expectations.
Foster a collaborative working environment, encourage professional development, and champion accountability amongst staff.
Attend all Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress.
Establish goals, objectives, and operational plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors, staff, and funders.
Communicate effectively with the Board by providing members with all information necessary to continually function properly and make informed, proactive decisions in a timely and accurate manner.
Effectively represent the organization and promote a positive organizational image to ensure adequate community representation during events and targeted outreach.
Organize, motivate, and mentor internal team leaders to strategically grow the organization’s impact, programs, and fundraising, and to effectively fulfill its important mission.
Apply innovative thinking and performance measurements to analyze and support strategic decision-making.
Foster a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and recognizes positive contributions with highly effective communication strategies.
As stated, contribute to the strategic plan and drive its implementation within the organization and as is extends to the early support services community.
Manage and motivate staff, overseeing processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, training and continuing education, performance management, and compensation and benefits.
Inspire a business-oriented, professional, results-driven environment across the organization.
Participate in community early learning initiatives and coalitions on a local, state, and national level to design, implement, and deliver high qualify services and programs.
Perform general management duties ensuring the successful, legal, and ethical operations of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this role embraces servant-leadership as well as a thoughtful approach to day-to-day operational management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. Qualified candidate should bring:
At least seven years of prior executive experience as a successful leader of a related nonprofit organization and/or organization
A Master’s degree in a related and relevant field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for each year of graduate degree.
Experience in early support services/early intervention highly preferred.
Must pass Washington state criminal background check.
A proven track record of growing organizational capacity and programmatic impact through innovative problem-solving and community connections.
A strong passion for the mission and programs of A Step Ahead including early support for infants and toddlers as well as building capacity of caregivers.
Proven abilities and experience in fiscal management and preparing and securing Board approval for a complex budget.
Passion for creative program creation and organizational funding growth in alignment with all perspectives of compliance and ethics.a
Ability to review current organizational programs/structures and make recommendations that create and engage programmatic refinements.
Capacity to excel at influencing and leading an organization towards positive growth.
Capable of designing and directing strategies that enhance and support organizational operations.
Knowledge of how to foster an environment of accountability, healthy work relationships and partnerships, and inclusivity among organizational staff in order to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
Experience in creating and establishing clear, measurable business goals.
Outstanding communication skills and ability to work well with media, staff, and the community.
Compensation:
This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make significant impact leading and growing an impactful nonprofit leading Childrens Early Intervention and Support Programs. This career opportunity offers a strong starting base salary, a full benefits package, and a team-oriented atmosphere that is both positive and rewarding. Starting compensation includes: a very competitive salary dependent on experience, plus full benefits package that includes flexible work policy, paid parental leave, inclusive health insurance benefits, paid time off (PTO), mental health benefits, and more.
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration please click the button below to send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements in a WORD.docx format to Lindsey Hartman, Executive Director. Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
A Step Ahead is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.