Executive Director

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead the White County Council on Aging with passion, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment. The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer, responsible for guiding the organization’s mission, fostering community relationships, and ensuring the effective delivery of social services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence positive change within underserved communities, oversee comprehensive program development, and manage a dedicated team.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The Executive Director is the general manager and Chief Executive Officer of the White County Council on Aging/Public Transit, serving to carry out all policies and decisions of the Board of Directors/Governing Body, and ensuring the accomplishment of all functions and requirements mandated to the Council on Aging.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible to the Board of Directors for the administration of all Board approved policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
• Attends or is represented by a designee at all meetings of the governing body and advisory committee meetings.
• Responsible for the execution of the Council on Aging programs and including persons working under contractual agreements.
• Responsible for the hiring, supervision, evaluation, promotion, and dismissal of all White County Council on Aging staff, including persons working under contractual agreements with compliance with Federal and State employment laws.
• Responsible for developing and coordinating funding sources for the White County Council on Aging and supervising activities relating to the financial and programmatic contracts negotiated by the Council on Aging and reporting of such to the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for coordination and overseeing all Council on Aging Fundraisers.
• Responsible for identifying, planning, and implementing new programs or modifications to ensure coordinated systems of service and cooperative relationships at local and state levels.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining effective public relations, community education, and participation in public meetings and community groups related to areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for advocating for change in regulations, policies, procedures, and operations in accordance with established Council on Aging philosophy.
• Attend staff meetings, TAC meetings, Task Force meetings, State meetings, INCOST meetings, trainings, and various conferences.
• Ensure compliance with the Indiana Transit Asset Management (TAM) Group Plan and submitting required data and information to INDOT Office of Transit on an annual basis.
• Write thank you notes for donations to the Council on Aging and send tax donation forms to donors.
• Check mail and e-mail as received.
• Supervise renter opening and closing position and secure coverage in case of absence.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to maintain and ensure quality services throughout the programs that are offered by the center.
• Attend community meetings and events to advocate for White County Council on Aging/White County Public Transit clients and families served as appropriate.
• Ensure that appropriate action is taken for the resolution of all complaints from renters, vendors, and staff.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years in professional management preferred. Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide long and short-term strategic planning are a must. Applicant must understand fiscal management and principles of accounting with an ability to analyze and present complex reports and statistical data. Experience in working with volunteers would be useful. This position does require dependable transportation and a valid Indiana driver’s license. Travel is required at a local, State, and national level so reliable transportation with a valid Indiana Driver’s License is essential. The Executive Director must agree to sign a drug free workplace policy, confidentiality policy, conflict of interest and standards of conduct. Random drug and alcohol testing will be performed if the Executive Director drives a revenue service vehicle. The position requires a criminal background check and driving record check be performed. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, volunteers, and staff. The individual must be well organized with an attention to detail and an ability to facilitate and speak to large groups of people. An ability to assist and support others is a necessary ability. This position is subject to the Board of Directors, or a committee established by them selection process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required with or without reasonable accommodation to:

Ability to sit at a desk several hours at a time, working steadily.

Ability to react calmly when problems arise.

Normal range of hearing and vision.

Frequent movement using wrists, hands and or fingers.

Ability to implement emergency procedure if safety situation presents itself.

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person