What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, New Mexico and Arizona position at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention?
Reporting to: Vice President, Western Division
Location: Remote - must reside in either New Mexico or Arizona
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and management to chapter(s) in assigned market area while working with the Board of Directors and volunteers. Supervise staff and oversee non-event fundraising, Public Education, Advocacy, volunteer development and increasing awareness of the organization through community outreach and collaboration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In conjunction with the Chapter Board of Directors develop and implement annual budget and business plan. Manage all chapter activities through on-going implementation and evaluation of items in business plan and budget.
- Responsible for recruiting and training volunteers to carry out the work of the chapter.
- Ensure chapter produces revenue to cover program and operating expenses.
- Supervise implementation of all AFSP approved programs as outlined in organization’s program priorities booklet. Work with appropriate program staff and volunteers using toolkits to execute impactful programs. Track results and impact.
- Responsible for all public policy activities of the chapter including recruiting Chapter Ambassadors, staffing Public Policy committee, state policy days and other policy activities.
- Primary contact for all PR/Communication activities including emails, chapter website and social media.
- Supervise Fundraising Manager and Programs Manager.
- Responsible for non-event fundraising.
Note:
- An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Bachelor’s Degree
Experience and/or Training 5-7 years’ experience in non profit fundraising, program delivery and volunteer management
Licenses/Certificates N/A
Technology/Equipment Experience using general office technology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Bachelors Degree
Experience and/or Training 7 years’ experience in non profit fundraising, program delivery and volunteer management
Licenses/Certificates N/A
Technology/Equipment
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills required
- Strong public speaking skills
- Uphold and exhibit the agency’s Core Values.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace.
- All other work-related duties as assigned
- Ability to travel as needed to attend work meetings or events
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- This role requires you to have a driver’s license and/or the ability to drive across your state(s) to which the role is a steward; must be able to rent vehicle on behalf of AFSP as needed.
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Role will be fully remote, work from home unless required to appear in person to deliver programming or for other assigned events or conferences. Travel is required. Must reside in service territory.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Annual salary range: $91,100 - 100,000
22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year)
Company Sponsored Medical Employee Reimbursement Plan (MERP)
10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment
Flexible Summer Fridays
11 Holidays
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit resume and cover letter with a compelling reason why you should be considered for this position. Kindly include your salary requirement for this role.
Salary : $91,100 - $100,000
