What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at Amare?
Executive Director Amare
This role works with the Board of Directors as the seniormost Executive Officer for Amare, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical recovery support services to persons in our community with substance use disorders & their families.
Key Responsibilities
· Partner with the Board of Directors to effectuate an organization capable of realizing our mission. This includes:
o Designing a purposeful, resilient organization
o Identifying & evaluating future opportunities to take the appropriate steps forward consistent with current research and best practices
o Mobilizing the organization to be focused on delivery of services
o Partnering with key stakeholders internally & externally
o Tracking performance to enable a high-performing organization.
· Lead our organization to deliver with operational excellence for our peers including:
o Current core services such as recovery coaching, temporary accommodation support, bus fares & treatment center referrals.
o Core responsibilities such as grant administration, e.g., using funds consistent with grants & activity/impact reporting.
o Coaching & Investing in our staff to promote their own personal & professional development.
· Create an increasingly robust opportunity funnel of revenue generating resources, including Federal, State, and County grants, institutional & private donors, fundraising, and other sources. This includes:
o Growing & leveraging our Brand
o Conducting an evergreen “needs analysis” of our key capabilities
o Creating a roadmap that sequences our investments & changes initiatives
o Working with external partners more effectively
· Effectuating good governance as a non-profit organization, consistent with our Charter.
Ideal Candidate Qualities
· Mission-oriented, value-led leader who can thrive in a field still in its early development
· Significant professional experience leading or managing non-profit organizations
· 5 years of leadership responsibilities addressing substance abuse disorders; “lived experience” is highly desirable
· History of successfully delivering solutions in challenging circumstances
· Demonstrated mastery working with others to create alliances that deliver across organizational boundaries. Skilled at listening, engaging to influence, empowering.
· Proficiency working with technology solutions to reduce costs & improve outcomes
Strategic Imperatives
We are transitioning from a founder-led startup that has experienced rapid growth in the recovery space. As we move forward, we aim to build on this strong foundation to create a more resilient and scalable organization.
This role requires a person to be physically present in our office or other locations (i.e., our recovery centers) or with external partners almost exclusively. A significant portion of time will be devoted to directly & indirectly managing staff.
About Amare
We are a regional Recovery Community Organization (RCO). An RCO is a nonprofit organization led and governed by people in recovery, along with their families, friends, and allies. Amare’s focus is on peer-led recovery support services to help individuals achieve and sustain long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Amare provides services and support for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders in Madison and St. Clair counties.
Our Mission:
We will educate, empower, and provide compassionate recovery support services for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and their families to strive toward the overall wellness and stability of our community.
Our Vision:
Amare will lead in broadening awareness, responsibility, accountability, and the well-being for communities county-wide. Volunteers, employees, and board members will work together with individuals and their environments. We will consult, encourage, and provide extended programs and services as an integral part of an open and quality-based organization.
Link to our website: https://amarenfp.org/
Salary : $70,000
