Executive Director - Nonprofit

JOIN ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF LONG BEACH!
With over 750 members, Assistance League® of Long Beach has been transforming the lives of children and adults in the greater Long Beach community since 1940 through community programs such as low-cost orthodontic care, new school uniforms for children in need, scholarships, museum tours, tutoring and more!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director provides leadership, vision, and direction for the implementation of the philosophy, mission, strategic goals, and objectives of Assistance League of Long Beach. Responsibilities include managing operations, fund development, oversight of fiscal operations and full supervisory authority over a team of 5 employees.
The Executive Director reports to the President and is responsible to the Board of Directors.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund Development (25%)

• Supervise all fund development responsibilities.
• Work with and advise fund development committee.
• Provide guidance on special event fundraising to ensure growth.

Operations (20%)

• Manage the day-to-day administrative functions of the organization.

Board of Directors Relations (15%)

• Report to the Board of Directors on employee, revenue generation and facilities management matters.
• Support a Governance framework for the Board of Directors.
• Implement and communicate to the staff policies and procedures set by the Board of Directors.

Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management (10%)

• Work with member volunteer committees to develop and recommend annual budget for Board approval and manage organization resources within budgetary guidelines.

Human Resource Management (10%)

• Work with the Personnel Committee and human resources consultant to effectively manage the human resources function of the organization.
• Responsible for adequate staffing to maintain efficient operations.

Program Support (5%)

• Provide support, resources, and tools to assist in the delivery of the organization’s programs and services, to align with mission and goals.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (5%)

• Provide support to achieve the organization’s mission through DEI.

Strategic Planning (5%)

• Participate with committees in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan.

Community and Public Relations (5%)

• Assure the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess good working knowledge of the greater Long Beach community.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management or a closely related field and/or 5 years of Executive and supervisory nonprofit experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with and taking direction from a volunteer Board of Directors.
• At least 5 years of experience with successful fund development strategies.
• At least 5 years successfully working with individual volunteers and volunteer groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Situational leadership skills ranging from task management to strategic leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of fund acquisition, grant development, writing and management.
• Demonstrate a high level of ethics, accountability and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and effective interaction with diverse individuals and teams.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills.
• Model effective teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Proven successful supervision of a team.
• Excellent computer and software skills, including the Microsoft Suite, database management and fundraising software.

HOW TO APPLY
We appreciate your interest! Please submit your letter of interest and resume for consideration. We are unable to accept direct inquiries for this position (emails, phone calls, etc.).