Seeking Director for FOCUS Southern California

Position Title:
FOCUS Minnesota Center Director

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:
  • Direct and indirect support of all donor development activities
  • The development and implementation of an annual fundraising plan
  • 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

Benefits:

FOCUS offers paid time off and holidays, participation in a 401(k) Qualified Retirement Program, health insurance availability with 50/50 employee match, as well as company paid life insurance benefit. Supplemental employee paid dental and vision are also available.