The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Yakima and Kittitas Counties seeks a qualified and committed individual to fill the position of Executive Director beginning.
The Executive Director guides the tone of the DRC and effectively articulates and implements its vision and direction with an emphasis on equity: justice, gender, racial, and cultural equity. The Executive Director leads fundraising efforts, including grant writing and contract creation, and builds and maintains strategic and healthy partnerships—law enforcement, legislators, and other community leaders, among others—that can assist the DRC in reaching its goals. The Executive Director is the primary face of the DRC to the public and its primary spokesperson, advocating for state and local programs.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of personnel, volunteers, finances, development, and overall funding. The Executive Director directs program development, managing development from inception to implementation. The Executive Director cultivates a collaborative workplace and empowers staff to lead and coordinate program activities with other community agencies.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through the President of the Board, is an ex officio meber of the Board and works closely with the Board members to set the direction of the DRC.
COMPENSATION: The Executive Director will receive a salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the job. Ranged between $80,000 and $95,000, the annual salary will be determined based on experience and expertise.
BENEFITS: Annual, holiday, and sick leave; medical, dental, and disability insurance; life insurance
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Board Governance
Financial Viability
Organizational Mission and Strategy
Organizational Operations
Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of: Non-profit management and organization; principles of supervision and training; strategic planning; successful practices and systems supporting fundraising in the non-profit sector; conflict resolution; mediation.
Skills in: Leadership and management, oral and written communication, team building and personnel management, implementation of programs and working with community groups, working with diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, working with volunteers, developing and nurturing financial support for a non-profit, and working with a diverse Board.
Ability to: Direct, supervise, and empower personnel and volunteers; inspire staff and work with them collaboratively in making decisions and reaching goals; communicate effectively inside and outside the DRC; cultivate relationships and trust with people who can help the DRC financially; make difficult decisions when faced with competing demands and limited resources; develop and articulate realistic yet ambitious goals for the DRC.
QUALIFICATIONS
Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties
Yakima, WA