Executive Director

Summary

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This is a responsible position implementing Mental Health America in Montgomery (MHA-M) goals and objectives through planning, oversight and administrative/management functions, including management of Board of Directors functions; planning and development of agency programs and services; fund raising, grant writing and other resource development; hiring, training and supervision of staff and volunteers; budget preparation and monitoring and financial management; performance improvement/monitoring to ensure programs meet grant and other requirements; public awareness and interaction with related agencies, governmental departments and community leaders and representing MHA-M in the community. Position is part time, with hours as determined by employee and Board president/designee. Duties generally fall into the following areas:

Governance
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· Manage logistics of the Board of Directors, including location, electronics, refreshments, and Board communications such as meeting schedules, meeting notices, follow-up to ensure quorum

· Prepare and distribute Board documents such as agendas, minutes, financial reports, committee minutes and reports, Executive Director reports, Board member attendance records, and other documents needed for Board and meetings and Board committees

· Serve as ex-officio member of all Board committees; attend and provide support for all committee meetings and functions

· In concert with Governance Committee and other Board members, seek out and invite new board members to fill vacancies

· Provide orientation to new Board members and assist all Board members as requested

· Assist Board of Directors in planning, preparing, implementing, and tracking MHA-M strategic plan goals and objectives

Fund Raising and Development
:

· Coordinate and implement Board-approved MHA-M Fundraising Plan and oversee the agency fundraising activities and events

· Research and seek funding through federal, state, local, and foundation grants; write or oversee writing of grant proposals

· Work with Board members and community partners to arrange service contracts, donations, and other sources of funding

· Plan and develop new agency programs to grow the agency's capability to serve the community

Management and Financial

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· Oversee financial management of MHA-M, including preparation of budgets for Board approval and management of financial resources in compliance with overall budget and individual grant requirements

· Work with accounting staff and Board to arrange for the annual audit/compilation, develop accounting procedures, prepare financial reports, and implement other financial operations

· Oversee security and management of client information and preparation of management reports from client data and other sources

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Draft program, administrative, and human resources policies for Board approval

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Oversee implementation of policies approved by the Board

· Report to the Board on all activities of the organization on a routine and timely basis, including a monthly report of Executive Director activities and an annual report

Human Resources

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· Provide leadership for and supervise program staff, administrative staff, consultants/contractors, and volunteers

· Ensure
appropriate hiring, training, evaluation, supervision and professional development for staff and volunteers

· Ensure training of staff on human resources policies and procedures

· Oversee maintenance of accurate and secure human resources records for pay, leave, and other personnel functions

Programs:

· Oversee development and implementation of programs including Clubhouse, Outreach & Education, Operation Santa Claus, Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), Pathways grant, and other programs to
ensure quality

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Ensure staff coverage of programs and cover programs in absence of staff as needed

· Oversee management of grants, contracts, donations and other funding, including program implementation, compliance with grant terms, submitting progress reports, and related issues

· Serve as a member of the Programs Committee and provide direct work in programs as needed

Community & Other
:

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F
urther the image and presence of MHA-M in the community
and to related agencies
through s
erving as a professional representative of MHA-M in the
community

· Stay abreast of current local, state and national mental health issues and effectively and accurately disseminate that information to the MHA-M membership, related groups and the community as appropriate

· Maintain awareness of legislation pertinent to mental health issues, nationwide and in Alabama

· Develop relationships with Board member and community partner agencies to mobilize and maximize collaboration and partnerships for common goals

· Represent MHA-M on committees, task forces, and work groups in the community and in other community functions and meetings

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Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Requirements

:

Individual should have a solid combination of training, knowledge, and experience in conducting the overall management of a social services / non-profit organization

Qualifications
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· Management skills necessary to plan and manage programs and projects and financial management of nonprofit agency, including marketing, public relations, human resources and financial and grants management

· Strong empathy for persons with mental illness, a desire to improve their quality of life, and willingness to continuously learn more about mental illness and mental health

· Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate and coordinate volunteers and staff and guide development of skills needed to perform each person's duties effectively

· Computer skills as necessary to review financial reports, develop reports, correspondence, budgets, and other documents.

· Skill in verbal and written communication, well organized, computer literate and capable of managing a variety of activities/projects

Education and Experience
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Master's degree preferred in management-related field, or degree in mental health, health, or social service with management experience. At least three years' progressive management experience is required. Experience in fund raising, marketing, public relations, grant writing and grants management is preferred

Salary
:

Negotiable depending upon pertinent training and experience and hours agreed upon with the Board