Executive Director

Role Description

Executive Director

Role Summary

The Program Leader & Facilitator will lead the overall vision (purpose, core convictions, objectives, and strategic initiatives) of Lives of Legacy. This role will be the primary leader of the ministry and its day to day programs and operations, providing oversight that upholds the mission and vision while maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.

Reports To

Board of Directors

Status

• Full-time
• Supervisory

Desired Qualifications

The person in this role must be driven by the gospel of Jesus Christ, knowing that the gospel is the only solution to a broken world and the only true agent of change. This person must be spiritually mature, teachable, trustworthy, humble, and able to lead. They must possess a desire for excellence, big-picture thinking, vision-casting, and an ability to manage a wide variety of responsibilities. Previous leadership experience in ministry or business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Vision and Organizational Leadership

• Create and cast the vision of Lives of Legacy in all initiatives
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for all ministry areas (finance and donors, volunteers, human resources, administration, and operations)
• Create and implement metrics and rhythms of monitoring and evaluating all ministry areas to ensure mission and vision are fulfilled (finance and donors, volunteers, human resources, administration, and operations)
• Oversee and lead all communication initiatives between all staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, strategic partnerships, and program participants
• Provide consistent update to Board of Directors concerning programming, staff, volunteers, and any other ministry initiatives
• Develop and continually refine organizational structure to optimize decision-making, efficiency, communication, team-building, and unity

Internal Leadership

• Oversee staff team - developing, exhorting, and mentoring staff in ways that promote continually improved programming, operations, and administration
• Lead staff meetings - instilling a consistently high level of focus, excellence, and motivation
• Lead all Annual and Semi-annual employee evaluations
• Establish rhythms for regular one-on-one coaching with all staff to disciple, encourage, and provide accountability
• Identify staffing needs corresponding to growing and/or changing needs in the ministry
• Assist all staff members in developing professional and personal ministry dreams and goals that foster growth and development
• Handle all matters of human resources as they arise (conflicts and resolution, insubordination and improvement plans, etc.)
• Collaborate with Board of Directors to hire and release employees as necessary to build a dynamic team
• Care for staff and maintain awareness of their personal health and family welfare
• Oversee volunteer initiatives with Program Leader & Facilitator - developing, exhorting, and training volunteers in ways that promote continually improved programming

External Leadership

• Establish strategic partnerships with outside organizations to grow the ministry’s influence
• Oversee donor relations

Rhythms for Work & Rest

• Daily/Weekly office hours
• Participation in scheduled programs, some of which may occur in the evening (as needed, as directed, or as otherwise chosen)
• Participation in scheduled meetings, some of which may occur early morning or evening
• Seasonal participation in special programs, events, or meetings
• Holidays off, sick time as requested, and vacation time per policy

Rhythms for Evaluation

Employee-Specific Evaluation Areas

• Vision & Organizational Leadership
• Internal Leadership
• External Leadership

Annual Director Evaluation

January of each year, to review previous year

This evaluation will be held with Board of Directors (... and anyone else?...) and focus on both reviewing the previous year as well as establishing goals and objectives for the coming year.

Semi-annual Check In Evaluation

July of each year, to review first 6 months of current year

This evaluation will be held with Board of Directors, and review progress on goals and objectives to-date, and re-establish any such goals and objectives for the remainder of the year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Davenport, IA 52803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $50,000