Executive Director, Infant Child Enrichment Services, INC.

Infant/Child Enrichment Services Equal Opportunity Employer POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Executive Director Reports to: ICES Board of Directors FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $94,000 - $114,000 Job Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership, and direction for all agency programs to ensure accomplishment of its mission, vision, core values, and strategic initiatives. S/he is responsible for overall management of program, policy, fiscal, and personnel operations. The Executive Director represents the organization to clients, funders, governmental agencies, and the community. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership:

1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of key issues surrounding childcare; provide strategies for overcoming challenges.
2. Enhance existing programs and develop new programs that support the needs of both parents and children.
3. Improve program outcomes through sound planning, implementation of best practices, and comprehensive evaluation. Report results.
4. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to expand and enrich program offerings.
5. Ensure that the mission, values, and goals of the organization are present in all of its work.

  Administration:

1. Ensure sound fiscal management of all programs. Demonstrate transparency through collaborative budget development and timely reporting.
2. Negotiate various aspects of agency contracts and grants. Achieve benchmarks and outcomes.
3. Provide staff leadership. Determine staffing needs and benefit packages. Ensure that policies and practices are consistent with state/federal laws and grant requirements.
4. Oversee and manage all facilities in Sonora and Mariposa including leasing agreements, insurance, and contracting for services.
5. Provide leadership for “service focused” marketing and communications efforts.

  External and Board Relations:

1. Provide a credible and informed presence in the community by serving on various committees, attending and participating in relevant meetings, and collaborating with other agencies to improve services.
2. Provide the Board of Directors with information they need to formulate policy and make sound decisions including timely financial reporting and goal achievement.
3. Work in partnership with the President to ensure good governance, board engagement, and robust identification and recruitment of potential board members.

Salary : $94,000 - $114,000