JOB TITLE: Executive Director – Salaried Exempt
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
SUPERVISES: Program Manager, Office Manager, Ranch Manager
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Executive Director (ED) holds a position of high visibility and responsibility within the organization and must be thoroughly committed to the Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center (Swiftsure) mission. She/he must demonstrate effective management and communication skills; provide guidance, direction, and support to the staff; and ensure that the organization continues to grow and be financially viable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five or more years of senior nonprofit management experience
- Transparent and high-integrity leadership
- Experience with fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector
- Excellence in organizational management and delegation skills
- An understanding of ranch management and operations
- Proven and successful record of recruitment and supervisory skills for both paid staff and volunteers
- Hands-on budget management skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES, including but not limited to:
Board of Directors
- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
- Attend all Board meetings and function as a link representing staff interests to the Board and vice-versa
- Assist in identifying and recruiting board leadership
Financial
- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Swiftsure including submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly statements which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization
- Responsible for fiscal management that operates within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains the organization in a positive financial position
- Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support Swiftsure’s mission
- Work with major donors to steward their interest in and support of Swiftsure
Organizational Mission
- Responsible for the implementation of Swiftsure’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission
- Develop partnerships with other nonprofits in the community to provide services consistent with Swiftsure’s values
- Cultivate relationships with participants, families, and volunteers to sustain and build a compassionate, caring, and supportive community
- Responsible for the enhancement of Swiftsure’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations
- Serve as Swiftsure’s chief spokesperson within the community
Organizational Operations
- Responsible for the effective administration of Swiftsure’s operations including hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of managers and final approval of staff
- Creation of an employment environment that recognizes and supports the value of quality, integrity, accountability, open communication, and professional growth
- Coordinate and administer office and record-keeping functions, including maintaining business records, contracts, promotional materials, and event calendar
- Responsible for ensuring that all PATH Premier Center Accreditation standards and policies are maintained
- Maintain a working knowledge of trends in the Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) professional community