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Position available: enter Director, FOCUS Detroit
Location: FOCUS Detroit
Position Type: Full time – Exempt

Organizational Management Reporting:

  • Reports to the Director of Operations of FOCUS North America
  • Frequent collaboration with and accountability to the Director of Finance and Director of Development teams

Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall management and strategic direction for all FOCUS Detroit programs
  • Assure that all programs are effective and efficient in meeting the needs of those served by FOCUS and in the furtherance of our mission
  • Accountable for the financial sustainability of the local Center which includes:
    • Direct and indirect support of all donor development activities
    • 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 oversight and direction of  their responsibilities
  • Oversee the recruitment and training of volunteers
  • Continue building and deepening  relationships with Orthodox parishes in the Detroit area
  • 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 Committee
  • 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
  • Continue the relationship with our community partners: Oasis of Hope Christian Church, Commonwealth Community Development Academy, and the Detroit Public Schools Community District
  • Ensure safe, secure facilities for delivery of services
  • Maintain sufficient 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 North America policies
  • Expand programs and ministry as need arises and funding is present
  • Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with the local Advisory Committee
  • Meet and communicate regularly with 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 the FOCUS National Office

Candidate Profile:

  • Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 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 is a plus
  • Experience working with Advisory Committees is a plus

Core Competencies:

  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent products
  • Service-mindedness
  • Knowledge of Detroit and the Detroit-area’s Orthodox history
  • 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
  • Ability to 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 be a resident in general proximity of service area in Detroit
  • 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
  • Ability to work with multilingual and multi-racial communities