Executive Director

Executive Director

Claremont Soup Kitchen, Inc.
Full-Time | Salaried
Benefits: Paid Time Off and Health Insurance Stipend

OVERVIEW

Claremont Soup Kitchen, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and hands-on Executive Director to lead the organization and help carry out our mission of serving individuals and families in our community with dignity and respect.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day leadership and management of the organization. This position oversees operations, finances, employees and volunteers, fundraising, grants, donor relations, community partnerships, and organizational communications.

This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership position. The Executive Director must be comfortable balancing administrative and leadership responsibilities with the day-to-day needs of a busy community organization. This includes ensuring scheduled meal services and other programs are delivered safely, reliably, and efficiently and being willing to step in and assist with operations if needed.

The ideal candidate is an organized and approachable leader who enjoys working with people, can manage multiple priorities, builds strong community relationships, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Claremont Soup Kitchen operations while carrying out the strategic priorities and policies established by the Board of Directors.
• Keep the Board informed of organizational operations, finances, fundraising activities, challenges, and emerging needs.
• Prepare the annual operating budget for Board review and monitor revenue and expenses throughout the year.
• Establish annual fundraising goals for Board review and lead fundraising efforts, donor stewardship, sponsorships, and other resource-development activities.
• Identify appropriate grant opportunities and prepare, submit, track, and complete required reporting for grant funding.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure scheduled meals and other services are provided consistently, safely, efficiently, and with dignity.
• Provide hands-on assistance with meal service and other operational needs if necessary.
• Recruit, supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate employees and oversee day-to-day human resources responsibilities.
• Coordinate payroll in partnership with the organization's payroll service provider.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, while maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment for staff, volunteers, and patrons.
• Oversee bookkeeping and financial administration, including accounts payable, payroll, financial recordkeeping, and information needed for Board oversight and external reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, donors, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee organizational communications and marketing, including social media, donor communications, community outreach, and public awareness efforts.
• Serve as a visible, positive, and professional representative of Claremont Soup Kitchen within the community.
• Address difficult or sensitive situations involving patrons, employees, or volunteers calmly, respectfully, and consistently.
• Maintain appropriate records and support compliance with applicable food-safety, employment, financial, grant, and organizational requirements.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position and the evolving needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a well-rounded leader who can successfully manage both the people and operational sides of a community-focused nonprofit organization.

Preferred qualifications and skills include:

• Demonstrated experience supervising employees and working effectively with volunteers.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, community-service, human-service, or other mission-driven organization is preferred.
• Experience with bookkeeping and basic financial management, including payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, and financial recordkeeping.
• Experience with fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, sponsorships, or community outreach is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees, volunteers, patrons, donors, community partners, and Board members.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain appropriate confidentiality, and handle challenging situations professionally and compassionately.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and comfort learning technology used for bookkeeping, fundraising, communications, and operations.
• Willingness and ability to be an active, hands-on leader and assist with food-service and other operational activities when needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks reasonably associated with kitchen and food-service operations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on meal service, staffing needs, fundraising activities, community events, and other organizational requirements.

Claremont Soup Kitchen, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law. Employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Join Claremont Soup Kitchen as our Executive Director and help make a meaningful difference in our community. This hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure individuals and families in need continue to receive reliable services with dignity and respect.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person