Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) is the Chief Executive of Literacy Green Bay. The ED is responsible for overseeing the organization’s strategic vision, providing leadership to agency staff, managing operations, and leading business decisions to support Literacy Green Bay’s mission, vision, and objectives. The ED oversees a core team of 6-8 employees along with 15-20 instructors.

This position reports to the President of the Board of Directors. However, as an Executive Director, this role is also accountable to other members of the board who serve as officers and chairs. The ED collaborates with the Board President to ensure the Board of Directors can function effectively as a governing body and fulfill its fiduciary responsibility to the organization. The Executive Director has overall operational responsibility for the execution of the mission and strategic goals established in partnership with the board of directors.

KEY DUTIES:

• Provide Leadership to Staff
  • Lead, monitor, and mentor staff to achieve goals that contribute to the mission of the organization. Motivate and inspire the team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages teamwork, and demonstrates flexibility.
• Fundraising
  • Lead fund development planning and implementation efforts in collaboration with the staff and board.
  • Identify and research funding sources.
  • Ensure that all legal obligations and funding source requirements are met.
  • Establish strategies to use when approaching funding sources.
  • Research, identify and submit grant proposals and funding requests with assistance from staff.
  • Maintain fundraising records and required documentation.
• Program, Product, and Service Delivery
  • Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs, products, and services.
  • Keep informed of trends and issues in the fields of Adult Basic Education, English Language Learning, and Workforce Development.
  • Understand how to measure and achieve program and agency outcomes.
• Community and Public Relations
  • Oversee community relations activities.
  • Act as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the organization.
  • Ensure that the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Financial, Tax, Risk, and Facilities Management
  • Recommend annual budget for board approval and prudently manage the organization’s resources within those budget guidelines, according to current laws and regulations.
• Human Resource Management and Board Administration
  • Effectively manage all aspects of the human resources functions within the organization according to authorized policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
  • Ensure that the organization is adequately staffed, supported, and trained.
  • Oversee all aspects of payroll and timekeeping to ensure timely direct deposit of all staff members.
  • Support the operations and administration of the board by advising and collaborating with board members, interfacing with board and staff, and working with board committees to deliver the organization’s programs.

KEY SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including problem solving and decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Proven success in grant writing, sponsorship development, and fundraising.
• Knowledge of asset (financial and human resources) management.
• Must be able to work independently, set priorities, follow through, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, program partners, community groups, grant providers, and other related entities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement effective processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with guidelines, regulations, and restrictions related to non-profits is beneficial.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field and/or equivalent relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years leading an organization or large team required.
• 3+ years fund development experience required.
• 3+ years managing budgets, payroll, financials required.
• 3-5 years proven experience in developing external relationships and serving as the primary marketing or company ambassador required.
• Experience in leading programs and teams in an educational or a business environment preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: generous PTO package, 3% 401K match, health insurance stipend available and more