The Metanoia Project, a 501 (c) 3 organization focused on creating a welcoming space, engaging and building relationships with people who are experiencing homelessness and are shelter-resistant, is seeking an Executive Director. This part-time position reports to the Board of Directors and has vital strategic and operational responsibility for leading the organization’s management, communication, fund raising, outreach and growth initiatives. Interested parties will find a position description and instructions for applying on the Metanoia Project website (http://metanoiaproject.org/ed/). Deadline for submitting materials is July 24, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Interested candidates should submit their resumes for consideration to: info@metanoiaproject.org.

Position Description – Executive Director

The Metanoia Project, Inc.

This part-time position has vital strategic and operational responsibility for The Metanoia Project and provides ongoing leadership for the organization’s management, communication, fund raising, outreach and growth initiatives. As the primary representative and public face of the organization, the Executive Director must be able to exemplify Metanoia’s vision, ideals and strengths through his/her own conduct and commitment. S/he has day-to-day control of the organization and is responsible for its operation and evaluation. The Executive Director reports to its Board of Directors.
Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

– At least five years’ experience working in progressively responsible leadership positions, preferably for a non-profit organization;

– Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in theology, sociology, social work, non-profit management, psychology or a related field;

– Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people while establishing and building working relationships with other like-minded not-for-profit organizations;

– Demonstrated record of developing, implementing and evaluating strategies and initiatives that have guided an organization to the next stage of growth;

– Experience working with the homeless population considered a plus;

– Strong business and management skills combined with a strong spiritual focus and a passion for serving our guests;

– Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget;

– Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation;

– Demonstrated success in working with a Board of Directors, cultivating strong working relationships and recruiting future members.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

– Prepare and manage the annual budget

– Manage day to day operations for staff and guests

– Supervise, coach and evaluate all staff members and programs

– Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems

– Work with the Board of Directors to develop strategic goal and recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve them

– Actively engage and energize The Metanoia Project’s volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders

Fundraising & Communications:

– Is responsible for Metanoia’s marketing, public relations, and fundraising initiatives designed to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures;

– Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multi-disciplinary project skills;

– Will deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger community presence and recognition;

– Will expand local revenue generating initiatives and fundraising activities to support existing program operations;

– Will be assisted by a grant writer and be responsible for expanding and strengthening relationships with funding organizations;

– Will build and strengthen relationships to garner new opportunities especially with faith-based communities in the community.

Characteristics

Successful candidates will:

– Possess excellent public speaking skills and a high level of social awareness;

– Demonstrate solid leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience;

– Demonstrate a willingness to include those we serve in making decision which impact our programs, structure and services;

-Be action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning;

-Demonstrate the abilities to be inclusive and work effectively with diverse communities;

-Be able to embrace a model of compassion based on the importance of all those involved with Metanoia.

How to apply

Interested parties will find a position description and instructions for applying on the Metanoia Project website (http://metanoiaproject.org/ed/). Deadline for submitting materials is July 24, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Interested candidates should submit their resumes for consideration to: info@metanoiaproject.org.