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Position available: Center Director, FOCUS Houston
Location: FOCUS Houston
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 leadership and strategic direction for all FOCUS Houston programs
  • Ensure programs operate effectively and efficiently in meeting community needs and advancing the mission of FOCUS
  • Ensure the financial sustainability of the Center through:
    • Engagement in donor development activities – cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising activities
    • Development and implementation of an annual fundraising plan
    • Assistance in preparation and management of  annual operating and capital budgets
  • Provide direct supervision, support, and guidance to staff and volunteers
  • Ensure staff and volunteers receive appropriate training, oversight, and accountability for their responsibilities
  • Recruit, train, and retain volunteers to support Center programs and operations
  • Build and strengthen relationships with Orthodox parishes throughout the Houston area
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of programs, services, and activities, including required statistical and operational reports
  • Ensure accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all Gift-in-Kind revenue and expenses
  • Participate directly in FOCUS-sponsored programs to support volunteers and serve clients
  • Ensure facilities are safe, secure, and appropriate for the delivery of services
  • Maintain adequate inventories of supplies, equipment, and program resources
  • Develop collaborative relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and service providers
  • Review and approve Center expenditures and ensure operations remain within approved budgets
  • Research, identify, and pursue new funding opportunities
  • Implement and uphold FOCUS North America policies, procedures, and standards
  • Expand programs and services as community needs and available funding allow
  • Facilitate regular meetings with the local Advisory Committee
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, supporters, and community stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with Orthodox parishes, nonprofit organizations, corporate and foundation funders, benefactors, and community development groups
  • Represent FOCUS through presentations, public speaking engagements, and community events
  • Periodically attend nonprofit, community development, advocacy, and networking meetings to strengthen community engagement and partnerships
  • Build and maintain relationships with local government and agency officials within the Center’s service area
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the FOCUS National Office

Candidate Profile:

  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Minimum of three years of experience overseeing operations within a service-oriented organization, preferably in social services or community development (five years preferred)
    • Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws governing nonprofit organizations, preferably those related to homelessness and social service programs
    • Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
    • Experience managing an annual operating budget of at least $100,000
    • Familiarity with the doctrines, traditions, and practices of the Orthodox Church
    • Ability to read, interpret, and utilize financial statements and budget management reports
    • Ability to negotiate and manage service and supply contracts with vendors
    • Experience in donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement preferred
    • Experience identifying, securing, and managing grant funding preferred
    • Experience working with advisory committees or volunteer leadership groups preferred
  • Core Competencies:
    • Proficient with a computer, including Google Workspace or equivalent software applications
    • Service-minded
    • Knowledge of Houston and the area’s Orthodox Christian history and communities
    • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to local community needs
    • Ability to understand, engage, and work effectively with homeless, impoverished, and vulnerable populations
    • Ability to build and maintain relationships with Orthodox churches, communities, and leaders
    • Ability to represent FOCUS effectively to local government officials, individual donors, and corporate partners
    • Ability to think critically and analytically to address programmatic and funding challenges
    • Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork among Center staff
    • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
    • Advanced organizational and time-management skills
    • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Working Conditions

  • Must reside within reasonable proximity to the service area in Houston
  • 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
  • Combination of inside and outside of a facility typical of FOCUS operations
  • Often multilingual and/or multi-racial communities