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JOB PURPOSE: The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all agency programs and personnel. The Executive Director assists the Board of Directors in developing priorities and objectives to alleviate the cause and condition of poverty. Serves as chief representative of the Board both in the local community and in relation with funding sources and assures compliance with all grant and contract conditions. The Executive Director attempts to communicate to Board of Directors and to the community the mission of the agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
With the Board of Directors, establishes agency priorities, and plans and develops programs to meet identified needs and evaluate effectiveness of programs
Supervises collection of data for use in planning and evaluation
Brings to the Board’s attention, issues affecting poor people
Supervise the development of program budgets for presentation to the Board
Acts as chief staff person for Board of Directors
Responsible for By-Laws
Assists Board in developing goals, objectives and priorities
Reports monthly to Board on agency accomplishments and problems
Acts as a liaison between the Board and state and federal funding sources
Responsible for direct communications between the Board and staff and federal funding sources
Approve all reports submitted to funding sources either personally or by all funding applications
Assists in development of program applications and gives final approval for all funding applications
Signs contracts for programs when authorized by the Board
Serves as chief synthesizer and coordinator of anti-poverty efforts in the local area
Supervise Public Information Program of the agency
Arranges for agency staff to work with local Social Services, Health and Education organizations
Develop a plan for securing cash and in-kind contributions from all potential donors
Establishes close liaison with Lincoln Trail Area Development District
Arranges for participation of poor in developing agency policy by 1) yearly elections and 2) monthly meetings
Participate actively in KACA and other professional organizations
Responsible for comprehensive administration of CAA including all fiscal and personnel management
Arranges for necessary physical facilities either personally or by delegation
Responsible for hiring and firing all personnel
Responsible for evaluations of all personnel
Approves all purchases of equipment and supplies in excess of $2,500
Approves all out of area travel
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years of senior level management
Experience in directing an organization and/or its work program, either in private industry or public agencies, which involve such functions as planning, organizing, staffing, supervising, coordinating, reporting and budgeting. These shall be considered of prime importance
A minimum of 5 years in a paid administrative position, desirably in a Community Action Agency coupled with:
Knowledge of financial management, local state and federal government funding processes, regulations and reporting procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must
An ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and possess a philosophy compatible with the CAC and has a concern for human needs
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree (required)
Master’s Degree (preferred)
Collegiate or graduate study in economics, personnel administration, management or related field preferred
SCHEDULE:
Full-time, Monday-Friday
PAY:
$90,000 - $105,000 per year
Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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