Join The Highland Center Team

GENERAL DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF WORK:
Reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership, vision and direction for the organization and develops the strategic plan for The Highland Center. The Executive Director provides executive level support to the Board and is the primary representative for the organization in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS
Board Support and Strategic Planning
•    Assists in identifying, recruiting, and educating Board members
•    Provides support to the Board of Directors, officers, and committees
•    Ensures materials related to fundraising, grant management, and special projects are provided to the Board
•    Is responsible for the achievement of special projects and strategic objectives. To that end, provides guidance, direction,

      and authorization to carry out major project-related plans, standards and procedures, consistent with the mission of the

      organization and the established policies of the Board
•    Ensures organization compliance with all local, state and federal legal requirements

Financial Management
•    Leads the staff and Board in developing a realistic annual budget and makes financial decisions consistent with the

      budget as approved by the Board
•    Provides regular, timely internal financial statements to the Board that compare performance to budget and to the

      previous year (or other benchmarks)
•    Monitors revenue and spending to ensure accountability of funds; plans for adequate cash flow to cover operational

      needs
•    Conducts multi-year financial analysis, analyzing trends and engaging the Board in strategic discussions about financial

      stability and sustainability, including the development of adequate operating reserves
•    Works with staff to plan and execute annual fundraising campaign

Operations and Programs
•    Responsible for overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, and safety of The Highland Center’s facility
•    Manages The Highland Center building and daily operations: greets visitors, responds to the needs of tenants, and is on-

      site for rentals and special events
•    Plans and executes a variety of special and/or fundraising events for the community
•    Hires staff and develops staffing plan to meet the evolving needs of the organization
•    Supervises staff and volunteers who deliver the organization’s programs and services
•    Ensures that the Center has the capacity to carry out its programs and manage its operations within available financial

      resources
•    Ensures that programs are conducted at a high level of quality and professionalism and are consistent with commitments

      made to funders and supporters

Community Development and Public Relations
•    Represents the Center and the community in key associations and organizations by participating in regional, state, and

      national collaborative efforts, and speaking in public settings
•    Provides oversight in fundraising efforts, including supporting the Board’s involvement in fundraising, personally

      cultivating and soliciting donors and supervising development staff and implementation of fundraising plans and policies

      approved by the board
•    Cultivates positive relationships for the Center and the community with the media, nonprofit organizations, businesses,

      foundations, and community organizations
•    Provides relevant information to print publications and digital media communications, including newsletters, brochures,

      website, social media, news releases and other media

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
•    Ability to collaborate and build consensus
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Understanding of the practices and principles of financial management
•    Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and their operations
•    Exceptional organizational and time management skills
•    Computer skills including database management, spreadsheet, and word processing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft     

      products including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint
•    Ability to make presentations to a wide range of individuals and groups
•    Strong leadership ability, sound judgment and high professional ethics
•    Knowledge of various media opportunities to incorporate in an extensive public relations program promoting the

      organization
•    A valid Virginia driver’s license is required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent amount of training and experience required. Master’s degree preferred.  Successful management of a nonprofit organization with grant writing and monitoring is strongly preferred; equivalent experience in business and government may be considered.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION
Position requires frequent work in evenings and on weekends to represent the Center at public events and fundraising activities.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
This is both sedentary work in an office environment and physical activity involved in community fundraising events which requires the exertion of negligible amount of force to move objects, up to 10 pounds of force frequently and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Work requires stooping, reaching, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions; typing/word processing requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks involving fine motor skills. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging information and instructions, presenting to groups and individuals by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for driving, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of standard office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

FLSA DETERMINATION:
•    Exempt:    __X__        Category:    Executive             _X_        

 

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to Board Chair, Windsor Betts, at ebetts@mcguirewoods.com.  Inquiries should be directed to the same.