Position Title:

FOCUS Center Directo

Position Type:

Full time – Exempt

Organizational Management Reporting:

·         Reports to the Director of Operations & Community Engagement of FOCUS North America

·         Frequent collaboration with and accountability to the CFO and Development Director

Responsibilities:

·         Provides overall management and strategic direction for all of the FOCUS programs in their location

· Assure that all programs are effective and efficient in meeting the needs of those served by FOCUS and in the furtherance of its mission to serve the poor

·         Accountable for the financial sustainability of the local center which includes:

o   Direct and indirect support of all donor development activities

o   The development and implementation of an annual fundraising plan

o   Assistance with annual operating and capital budget preparation

·         Provide direct oversight and support for the staff and volunteers who work with them

·         Ensure that local staff and volunteers are provided with the necessary administrative and technical support to discharge their responsibilities in a satisfactory manner

·         Oversee the recruitment and training of volunteers

·         Maintain, or cause to be maintained, records on all activities conducted and services provided, including but not limited to statistical reports outlined by FOCUS Management and the local center Advisory Board

·         Assure accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all activities which generate Gift-in-Kind revenue and expenses

·         Work directly at programs sponsored by FOCUS to support volunteers and to meet and serve clients

·         Ensure safe, secure facilities for delivery of services

·         Maintain inventories of goods and supplies

·         Proactively engage with community leaders, schools and others service providers in program service delivery

·         Review and approve all center-based financial expenditures and ensure that operations are maintained within the approved budget

·         Research and develop new funding opportunities

·         Implement FOCUS NA policy decisions

·         Expand programs and ministry as need arises and funding is present

·         Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with the local Advisory Board

·         Meet and communicate regularly with foundation Boards, donors and supporters to develop and maintain relationships

·         Establish and maintain relationships with local Orthodox parishes, the nonprofit community, corporate and foundation Grantors, Benefactors and any relevant community development groups

·         Speak to community groups, parishes, and the public at events sponsored by FOCUS

·         Periodically visit and attend local nonprofit, community development/advocacy and/or networking meetings

·         Periodically visit with local government and agency officials in the center’s area of operations

·         Perform other duties as required and/or assigned by FOCUS National Management

Candidate Profile:

Education and Experience:

·      Minimum Bachelor’s degree within a relevant field of study

·      Minimum of three years of experience in the oversight of operations in a service-oriented organization, preferably in the provision of social services or community development work; five years preferred

·  Familiarity with federal, state and local laws regarding the operation of not-for-profit organizations; homeless and domestic social service/entitlement programs preferred

·         Direct supervision of staff and / or volunteers

·         Responsible for an operating budget of at least $100k per year

·         Familiarity with the doctrines and traditions of the Orthodox Church

·         Ability to read and understand financial and budget management reports

·         Service and supply contract negotiations and management with vendors

·         Donor development and / or interaction a plus

·         Experience in the solicitation and management of grants a plus

·         Experience working with Boards or Board committees a plus

Core Competencies:

·         Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent products

·         Service minded

·         Cultural and local area sensitivity

·         Ability to understand and work with homeless, impoverished, and / or vulnerable communities and demographics

·         Ability to build organizational relationships between FOCUS and Orthodox churches, communities, and leaders

·         Ability to represent FOCUS to local government officials and donors both individual and corporate

·         Capacity of critical, analytical thinking to innovatively resolve program and funding issues

·         Foster a sense of teamwork among center offices and staff

·         Demonstrated advanced communication skills (written and verbal)

·         Advanced organizational skills

·         Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

·         Must resident in general proximity of service area

·         Frequent local travel required

·         Some interstate travel possibly required to speak on behalf of FOCUS/promote FOCUS activities

·         Nominal but present security risk working with vulnerable communities

·         Primary working environment is a combination of inside and outside of a facility typical of FOCUS operations

·         Multi-lingual communities