- Oversee preparation and management of budget, monitor financial performance, and ensure fiscal responsibility, including forecasting, cash flow monitoring and financial reporting with our CFO.
- Monitor trends, policy changes, and community needs to adapt organizational strategies accordingly.
- Drive a sense of accountability among team members by modeling performance standards.
- Identify and manage/mitigate potential organizational risks.
- This includes overseeing legal and regulatory filings, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Consider how programs drive practice and policies and seek to operate these thoughtfully in a way that challenges long-standing inequitable systems and structures.
- Develop and support strategic partnerships with other organizations, funders, government agencies, and community groups to leverage resources, expertise, and support and expand program reach.
- Recruit, hire, and train staff needed to implement and manage program activities effectively. Provide guidance and support for staff members in building their capacity.
- Advocate for policies and initiatives that support the organization's programmatic goals and address systemic issues impacting the community. Engage policymakers, advocacy groups and other stakeholders in policy discussions and advocacy efforts.
- Remain apprised of current trends, practices and legislation in child welfare and related policy areas.
- A demeanor that exudes care for others including children and families we serve.
- Demonstrated skill and implementation of equity principles and practices that create a safe and affirming environment for clients and staff across intersectional characteristics.
- Demonstrated leadership in promoting advancement and development of diversity.
- Experience in program development and implementation.
Executive Director - Seattle, WA, United States - Amara
Description
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Amara Board of Directors.The CEO is responsible for Amara's visionary leadership, strategic direction and all aspects of organizational operations, including program development, fundraising, financial management, staff leadership.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services to meet the needs of the organization's constituents, centering children at-risk of or impacted by the child welfare system.
Ability to build enduring relationships and leads with a thoughtful, positive, loyal, and strategic presence and garner loyalty and support from impacted communities and stakeholders.
7+ years serving an organization in an executive leadership capacity , with comparable scope of responsibility over policy, operations, programs, development, communications, and financial oversight.
~5+ years working with foster care, child welfare or social services preferred.~5+ years in supervision or administration of social services.
~3+ years in roles that inform and further policies to benefit the wellbeing of children and families.
~ Demonstrated skill and implementation of equity principles and practices that create a safe and affirming environment for clients and staff across intersectional characteristics.
~ Demonstrated leadership in promoting advancement and development of diversity.
~ Experience in program development and implementation.
Education :
BA degree in related field or 10+ years of experience in a similar role for an organization of a similar size and scope.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
The CEO will lead a team of executives including the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Innovation and Program Officer (CIPO) and Chief Development Officer (CDO).
This is a full-time position with an annual salary between $170,000-$200,000, depending on experience.Amara offers a generous leave and benefits package including 10 company holidays, 4 personal days, sick leave, and 15 days of vacation per year.
Competitive health, dental and vision insurance rates, a 401k with a company match, life, disability insurance and a paid sabbatical.
Work is done in the community, in clients' homes, and at our facilities in Pierce and King County, as well as other sites throughout the state.
Amara requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement is designed to prioritize the safety of the children and families we serve. Exemptions may be sought only for documented medical or religious accommodation.Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2024
7+ years serving an organization in an
executive leadership capacity , with comparable scope of responsibility over policy, operations, programs, development, communications, and financial oversight.
* 5+ years in supervision or administration of social services.
* 3+ years in roles that inform and further policies to benefit the wellbeing of children and families.
_Education_
:
BA degree in related field or 10+ years of experience in a similar role for an organization of a similar size and scope.
_Supervisory Responsibilities_ _:
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The CEO will lead a team of executives including the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Innovation and Program Officer (CIPO) and Chief Development Officer (CDO).
This is a full-time position with an annual salary between $170,000-$200,000, depending on experience.Amara offers a generous leave and benefits package including 10 company holidays, 4 personal days, sick leave, and 15 days of vacation per year.
Competitive health, dental and vision insurance rates, a 401k with a company match, life, disability insurance and a paid sabbatical.
Work is done in the community, in clients' homes, and at our facilities in Pierce and King County, as well as other sites throughout the state.
**Amara requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement is designed to prioritize the safety of the children and families we serve. Exemptions may be sought only for documented medical or religious accommodation.**Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2024