What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at Bread Basket of NEPA?
Looking for a career opportunity that supports thousands of your neighbors in Lackawanna County? Bread Basket of NEPA, a non profit organization feeding families and veterans at its 7 food pantries throughout Lackawanna County is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. This PART TIME position reports to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Primary duties of the role include:
- Serving as the spokesperson for the organization communicating its mission and objectives to the public.
- Keeping informed of trends, issues, community needs, state and federal legislation affecting the scope of work of the organization.
- Helping to identify and carry out fundraising opportunities and priorities. Must be able to develop on going community partnerships resulting in monetary and physical donations.
- Limited grant writing experience. Preparing timely grant proposals to foundations and other funding resources to support priority projects, on going and newly identified programs as well as the day to day operations of Bread Basket of NEPA
- Overseeing the day to day financial record keeping of Bread Basket of NEPA and reporting monthly to the Board of Directors.
- Building a high performance team including pantry leaders and volunteers. Regularly observing and evaluating the operations of each pantry to determine efficiencies, staffing needs, and volunteer recruitment opportunities.
- Working with the Board of Directors to develop both short term and long term strategic priorities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with a high level of personal accountability
- Acts decisively even in uncertain circumstances
- Possesses strong oral, written, and public communication skills. Use of Microsoft and Google product suites, QuickBooks, and social media platforms are integral to the role
- Has the ability to adapt communication styles for diverse audiences (donors, volunteers, board members)
- Is well organized with attention to detail
- Has strong collaboration skills including the ability to seek and engage in mutually beneficial collaborations or partnerships that further the mission of Bread Basket of NEPA
- Has the ability to relate to a varying population of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds
Salary range
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32,000.00 - $37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Scranton, PA 18510 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scranton, PA 18510: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,000 - $37,000