Executive Director

Austin, TX

Description

YWCA Greater Austin is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Greater Austin provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director is a bold and strategic leader who articulates the vision and mission of YWCA Greater Austin, furthers the organization’s goal to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors and provides leadership to preserve the rich legacy and sustainability of the YWCA in accordance with its powerful mission and vision. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Board and the local organizations to create a vision for the future, and provide overall strategic leadership to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. The Executive Director motivates, inspires and teams with the staff, volunteers, and the multitude of stakeholders within the YWCA movement. All staff are expected to carry out the YWCA mission of empowering women and eliminating racism by maintaining a commitment to social justice, trauma recovery, elimination of systemic oppression, and multiculturalism. YWCA staff must maintain high ethical standards and abide by YWCA policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

I. STRATEGIC LEADER & BOARD ENGAGEMENT

• Implement and guide the organizational strategy in partnership with the board and management that defines the YWCA’s focused role in the community and what its priority mission impact will be.
• Maintains a transparent relationship with the Board and works collaboratively with Board members to establish strategic direction and policies, enabling the organization to adapt to a constantly changing external environment.
• Administratively supports the Board of Directors in the recruitment and cultivation of new members and committee chairs that best fit the organization’s values, strategic objectives, and functional needs.
• Provides regular reports on all strategic, operational and programmatic matters.
• Oversees the preparation of annual operating plans and budgets for review and approval by the Board.
• Build organizational sustainability and improve organizational productivity.

II. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER AND MANAGEMENT  

Provides inspiring culturally competent leadership and ensures internal culture supports the mission while promoting synergy and collaboration across the organization.

•  Provides inspiring culturally competent leadership and ensures internal culture supports the mission while promoting synergy and collaboration across the organization. 
• Provides overall leadership of staff in all aspects of managing the organization including development and executions of plans, policies, programs, activities, grants, and related business. 
• Ensure the effective operation, growth and delivery of programs within the YWCA and the community.
• Develops and leads the implementation of YWCA’s organization-wide vision and long-term strategic plan with appropriate delegation to direct reports.
• Demonstrates an energetic, entrepreneurial nature that combines leadership and intellectual curiosity with practical management skills.
• Ensures all operations, human, and financial resources are sound and aligned to provide the highest impact and implementation.
• Oversees the financial management of the organization, manages the approved annual budget, ensures targets are met and provides for appropriate controls and accountability of all funds, physical assets and other property.
• Reviews current practices and methods and initiates development of new ones as necessary to reduce costs, encourage growth and improve efficiency.
• Oversees the human resources function to ensure optimum staffing and utilization of competent staff, recommending policy changes to benefits, compensation, employment, training, performance appraisal, rewarding and disciplining employees and resolving complaints and issues and other areas as appropriate.
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of financial information, reporting and disclosure requirements, internal controls and management information systems.
• Protects the legal interests of the organization and upholds and maintains compliance with the law; retains and works with outside counsel to obtain opinions or handle claims and litigation.
• Develops strategic partnerships with agencies, community organizations and other relevant parties that are aligned with the Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans.
• Represents Austin in YWCA USA and YWCA Heartland Region issues and activities.
• Lead a senior management team to carry out the organizational strategy and successfully manage a significant organizational change process.

III. COMMUNITY LEADER 

• Contributes to the vision and thought leadership in the public dialog around Racial Justice and Civil Rights, Empowerment and Economic Advancement of Women and Girls, and Health and Safety of Women and Girls.
• Serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson, brand champion and advocate, increasing the YWCA’s visibility and national reputation.
• Ensure a visible, substantive, leadership role in the greater Austin community on issues related to anti-racism efforts and gender equality.
• Engages with public policy leaders and other influencers, helping to shape the agenda and decision making of government officials and other external stakeholders.
• Establish strong, positive relationships with local government officials and foundation leaders.
• Establish collegial relationships with leaders of other community non-profits.
• Raise the YWCA’s profile by being available to print and broadcast journalists. 

IV. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT LEADER 

• Actively drives YWCA’s long-term fundraising efforts to secure significant investments from diverse sources.
• Build new, sustainable, and diverse streams of funding. Ensure the annual budget is funded and the organization has adequate cash flow.
• Develop strategic plans to generate revenues through a variety of fundraising techniques. 
• Identify, cultivate and solicit donors. Oversee planning and implementation of special events.
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff and volunteers performing resource development functions.
• Oversee management of donor software.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. YWCA Greater Austin may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Keen analytic, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities that enable sound decision-making.

* Strong professional ethics, integrity, and accountability in all actions.

* Commitment to the mission and values of YWCA of Greater Austin.

* Five or more years’ experience directing an organization or a complex function/operation 

* Experience with strategic planning/execution, staff leadership, programs, and advocacy. 

* Must have 3 or more years of management-level experience with skills in each of the following:

• Financial Management: fiscal/financial skills in dealing with all phases of business operations.
• Successful record of growing top-line revenue, establishing innovative sources of income and driving sustainable growth and demonstrated success in fundraising. This includes knowledge of grant administration, contract negotiations/administration.
• Skills in staffing complex organizations and directing, developing, appraising employees to attain desired organization goals and results. Including a proven track record for team building in a complex layered organization.    
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and plan organizational wide activities with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies, and be a fixture in the community who is inspirational and a proactive connector and facilitator of innovative programs.  
• Political savvy to build and sustain relationships with many internal and external constituencies including local organizations, peer organizations, government agencies funding sources, and the media. This includes a demonstrated understanding of the principles of marketing/public relations.
• Engaging and effective communicator with an infectious enthusiasm for the mission culminating in a strong advocate for the organization who will inspire others. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’sDegree in Social Work, Non-Profit Management Business, Finance, Non-profit Management or relevant area of concentration OR 
• 8+ years relevant work experience ; CFRE and bilingual (Spanish preferred).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Non-Profit Management Business, Finance, Non-profit Management or relevant area of concentration

COMPENSATION

• The base salary range for this position is $80-110K; Additional competitive benefit structure will be included.

Benefits: 

• Pension 401(a)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holidays: 12 days plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid Time off

REQUIREMENTS

• WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise move up to 15 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment to complete daily work responsibilities.
• Ability to operate fax/copy machines, telephone, calculator, and general office equipment on a daily basis.
• Inside work in an office environment with no exposure to weather conditions.
• Available to work 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week or more as necessary to meet organization objectives.
• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule within the Greater Austin Area. 

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. YWCA Greater Austin may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.