Simply Living
Executive Director
Job Description
Primary Objective:
Provide management, fundraising, and administrative support to Simply Living
Board and membership in pursuit of its mission:
Simply Living of Central Ohio supports individuals, families and
organizations in creating a more compassionate and sustainable culture. We
provide opportunities for learning, leading, and community building that
promote personal responsibility, civic engagement, and informed action.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Primary Responsibilities:
Management and Administration
Manage financial administration of organization
Supervise, mentor and train office staff and contractors
Ensure policies and procedures are documented, standardized
Manage organizational contracts and legal agreements/compliance
Provide written and oral reports to the Board of Directors monthly or as
requested
Recommend appropriate policies to the Board of Directors; support existing
policies
Program
Oversight of all budgeted programs
Knowledgeable about all Simply Living programs, partnerships, and
initiatives
Organizational Development
Oversee fundraising efforts; network with fundraising sources
Play integral role in planning and implementation of major annual
fundraising event
Foster leadership capabilities of engaged members
Oversee ongoing development of information technology and communications
infrastructure
Communication/Information/Networking
Network with community organizations
As appropriate, respond to member and community inquiries/correspondence
Communicate regularly with membership
Required Skills:
Self-starting, able to work independently
Able to supervise and to delegate
Fiscally literate
Computer literate
Internet savvy
Writing skills
Event planning and logistics experience
Public speaking skills; ability to respond to press requests on the
organization's behalf
Meeting facilitation experience
Required Experience:
Previous non-profit or business management experience
Fundraising experience
Terms of Employment (all negotiable):
Expected start date: November 1, 2011
Salary: minimum $14/hour; minimum 30 hours per week
Paid vacation & sick leave
Opportunity for increased salary and benefits, dependent upon successful
organizational growth and funding.
Letters of inquiry and resumes accepted until October 7, 2011
Forward to Chuck Lynd at: chuck.lynd@gmail.com