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
Thank you for your interest in working at Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Our employees are the most valuable asset to our organization so we pride ourselves on creating a positive and collaborative work environment—when our employees thrive, our programs thrive!
